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Mesmerised with the world of Sikh Nihangs

Ludhiana, Punjab: Today, some people see Nihangs as a relic, but others recognise them as a colourful and important part of the Punjabi heritage. Gurbir Singh Brar, a photo artist also feels that there is no colourful subject as compared ...

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Unseen photo’s of Sikh Empire go on show

London, UK: An exhibition in London will show unseen photo’s, these include photos of Sikhs during World War II. The earliest images on display are taken by Josh McCosh in 1848 during the war between the Sikh Empire and the ...

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Legal action looms after Calgary concert halted over kirpan

Calgary, Canada: The show went on Monday afternoon for fans of Punjabi singing star Gurdas Maan, whose concert was stopped amid controversy the night before. But the dark clouds above Prairie Winds Park, where the outdoor makeup show was held, ...

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Sikhs on motorway inferno subjected to racist abuse

UK: A group of Sikh women and children who escaped a burning bus on a British highway last week were subjected to racist abuse by passing motorists, the BBC reported. Sixty-six women and children who worship at a gurdwara in ...

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