Ottawa, Canada: I extend deep sympathies on the 29th anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple and dozens of other Gurdwaras in Punjab India. The tragic events that began in June of 1984 and the subsequent ...
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June 3rd 1984 – 10 Days of Terror
June 3, the martyrdom day of Guru Arjan Dev, and according to Gen Brar “as a result, during the entire day there was a steady flow of devotees to the Temple.” The traditional observances on this day conclude after 10 ...
Read More »Quebec Soccer Federation has no rational reason for banning turbans
Canada: The Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision on Sunday to maintain its ban on turbans and other Sikh headgear is, no pun intended, wrongheaded. Worse, its arguments in defence of the decision are specious. Quebec should join the rest of the ...
Read More »Religion losing influence, say 77% Americans
Washington, USA: While most Americans say religion is losing influence in the country, 75 per cent say American society would be better off if more Americans were devout. According to a new Gallup survey, over three-quarters of Americans (77 per ...
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