Sikhism

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Cover photo of 'The Past is Never Dead' by Ujjal Dosanjh. (Photo by arrangement)

Book Review | Politician’s debut flags caste in Sikh diaspora

The novel examines ways of configuring human relationships with empathy and kindness.

23 Jul 2023 12:14 AM

Sikh history is replete with innumerable examples of shahidis. The Sikh Gurus did not believe in giving only textual knowledge but rather they lived those great Sikh values to inspire the Sikhs. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Mystic Mantra: The journey to shahidi

Udham Singh was a noble soul and all the hardships of his life did not deter him from following the path of sacrifice, justice and the right cause.

16 May 2019 2:36 AM

Simon McDonald, Permanent Under-Secretary, Foreign & Commonwealth Office, referred to the Golden Temple in Amritsar as the 'Golden Mosque'. (Photo: PTI/File)

Top UK diplomat calls Golden Temple a mosque, apologises for gaffe

The Golden Temple located in Amritsar, is one of the most revered spiritual sites of Sikhism in the world.

25 Apr 2018 9:37 AM

Seva of the poor and needy is regarded as the greatest virtue of an ideal Sikh.

Mystic Mantra: Service before self

Bhagat Puran Singh was born in 1904 in Rajeval village in Ludhiana district of the Punjab.

26 Jan 2018 1:54 AM

The father of the student concerned, Mohammad R Rizvi, said that his daughter had been studying in the school since kindergarten, and as per Islam tradition, had to cover her hair after reaching the age of nine. (Photo: Representational)

Admit child in Islamic institution: UP school prohibits Muslim student from wearing headscarf

Father of the student concerned Rizvi told that he also met the District Magistrate regarding the school's order, but to no avail.

24 Nov 2017 8:54 AM

The Sikh youths hailing from Kalgidhar Dashmesh Jatha and other Gatka Jathas displayed their exhilarating 'Gatka'' skills (Sikh martial art forms) by performing extraordinary stunts with their blunt weapons, kirpans and swords.

Mystic Mantra: Gatka — An union of mind, body and spirit

Gatka is a technique that involves a series of combat training systems like duels and the use of weapons.

24 Jun 2017 2:48 AM

Khalsa said he was shopping on Monday when police approached him, walked him out of the store and took his kirpan. (Photo: Videograb)

Video: 33-year-old Sikh man in US arrested for carrying kirpan

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, born Justin Smith, has worn the kirpan every day since he converted to Sikhism 9 years ago.

18 Jun 2017 5:16 PM

Mystic Mantra: Why call her inferior?

In Sikhism women are considered equal to men, with same souls, sensibilities and levels of spirituality.

23 Mar 2017 4:27 AM

Nanded and Amritsar are two of Sikhism’s holiest places.

Heeding Sikh demand, Air India to connect Nanded-Amritsar

Sikhism’s 10th guru Guru Govind Singh had made Nanded his permanent abode.

31 Dec 2016 2:01 AM

Indian Sikh pilgrims waves upon their arrival at Wagah railway station near Lahore. (Photo: AP)

Indian Sikhs in Pakistan for Guru Nanak anniversary

More than 2,100 Sikhs arrived in Lahore on Saturday from India on three special trains.

12 Nov 2016 8:14 PM

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