Birs removed from Guru Ravidas gurdwaras

Jalandhar, Punjab: Strained ties between Sikhs and the Ravidasia community, following murder of Sant Rama Nand in Vienna got accentuated with alleged removal of Guru Granth Sahib ji Birs by certain Dalits from gurdwaras named after Guru Ravidas in the Doaba ...

Gurbani, film music should not be mixed

Patiala, Punjab: Speakers at the inaugural function of the Gurmat Sangeet competition, organised by Punjabi University’s department of Gurmat Sangeet yesterday, disapproved of the practice of reciting Gurbani based on film music. They felt it was against the spirit with ...

Sikhs make history come alive at the Tower of London

Londond, UK: Against the stunning backdrop of the Tower of London, ‘Tigerstyle’ took over 200 people who gathered on the historic grounds, on a musical Journey through history. Launching this year’s event series presented by the Anglo Sikh Heritage, ‘Jewel ...

Candlelight vigil held for Sikh pioneer Bhai Bhag Singh

Surrey, Canada: A candle vigil was held in Surrey in memory of Sikh Bhai Bhag Singh, many have given him the title ‘the first Indian martyr on Canadian soil”. In commemoration of the 95th anniversary of the death of Bhai ...