Tag Archives: London

School for Sikh students in UK

London, UK: British Sikhs in a town north-west of London in England’s West Midlands region have set up a school targeted at children from the Sikh community. The Seva School in Coventry kicked off term this week with 130 students, with ...

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Why are Afghan Sikhs desperate to flee to the UK

UK: in August, 35 Afghan Sikhs were found in a container at Tilbury docks – one had died. But why are they so desperate to come to the UK? The prayer hall at the Afghan Sikh Gurdwara in West London ...

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A 103-year-old Sikh marathon runner is urging people from all faiths to join a peace marathon calling for an end to war.

London, UK: Fauja Singh has just finished his last competitive race in Hong Kong, Fauja Singh and his trainer Harmander Singh. Running club Sikhs in the City has organised the relay race to mark the centenary of the First World ...

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Love thyself, says bearded Sikh woman via photos

London, UK: Appearing in a photography exhibition celebrating the world’s best facial hair, a British Sikh woman, who has grown a beard for seven years, seeks to convey a public message to love oneself. Harnaam Kaur, 23, from Berkshire county has ...

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