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Yogi Bhajan’s Dharma to Receive at Least $30 Million
A circuit court last month ordered the food company, Golden Temple of Oregon, be turned over to a court-appointed administrator and the company’s management returns more than $30 million dollars of bonuses and perks to the religious community founded by Yogi Harbhajan Singh Khalsa.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 | 12:02 AM
Pat-down Complaints? There’s an App For That
A Sikh advocacy group this week launched FlyRights, a new smart-phone application that enables travelers to file complaints regarding airport security searches, which the Transportation and Security Agency will consider as official passenger complaints.
Friday, May 04, 2012 | 02:57 PM
Kara Exception for Restaurateur
In an unusual advocacy case, a Sikh restaurant owner won an exception last month to the Georgia state health regulations that allows him to wear his kara while cooking in the kitchen.
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2012 | 03:47 PM
Green Gurdwaras and Beyond
Reporting from Rockville, Maryland - Gurdwaras in United States and India are adopting solar energy, using recyclable materials and considering organic foods for langar as a result of a push from EcoSikh, an environmental advocacy group initially funded by the Norwegian government.
Sunday, Mar 25, 2012 | 10:43 PM
Sikhtoons Book Goes Digital
Inspired by positive response from schoolteachers at a couple of large cartooning conferences to the paper version of 'My Headcovering is Downright Sikh,' author Vishavjit Singh recently released a digital version, which is free to view on any computer, tablet or smart phone.
Wednesday, Feb 08, 2012 | 08:59 PM
Previous Leno Jabs Not Found
A thorough search of Jay Leno’s monologues show that claims by two California Sikhs that the comedian insulted the community with his monologues in 2007, in which he allegedly called Sikhs ‘diaper heads,’ and in 2010, in which he allegedly embellished about the president’s cancellation of the Darbar Sahib trip because he had to wear a turban, were inaccurate.
Wednesday, Feb 01, 2012 | 12:33 AM
Sikh Joke, Over Reaction Or Political Play
A libel lawsuit filed last week by a California Sikh against comedian Jay Leno is being called an over-reaction by some Sikhs, but Sikhs on both sides of the controversy agree the incident is being exploited by Indian politicians during this election season.
Monday, Jan 30, 2012 | 07:56 PM
Charlottesville Elects Sikh Mayor
Satyendra Singh Huja is the new mayor of Charlottesville, Virginia.
Monday, Jan 16, 2012 | 05:50 PM
Six-Figure Settlement But California Prisons Keeps No-Beards Policy
Trilochan Singh Oberoi, a retired Indian naval officer who is now an American citizen, was working at Walmart before the California state prisons system offered him a settlement he could not refuse: A $61,000-a-year job and $295,000 in damages.
Friday, Dec 02, 2011 | 04:42 PM
Bandi Chhor Divas at the White House
President Barack Obama conspicuously recognized the Sikh gurpurab, Bandi Chhor Divas, during the official celebration of Divali, a Hindu festival, and for the first time welcomed a Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee representative to the White House, Sikh groups said.
Monday, Nov 07, 2011 | 01:00 AM
U.S. State Department Considering Nath Immunity
Reporting from Washington - The U.S. Department of State is still considering providing a statement of diplomatic immunity for Kamal Nath, Indian minister of urban development, who is facing a civil lawsuit in New York for his alleged participation in the 1984 anti-Sikh pogroms in New Delhi.
Saturday, Oct 29, 2011 | 12:14 AM
For Sikhtoons-walla, It's All About the Dastaar at Comic Con
Vishavjit Singh, creator of Sikhtoons, will be the first Sikh at the largest comic convention on the East coast, showcasing the dastaar.
Thursday, Oct 06, 2011 | 05:31 PM
Vegas PD's Custom Sikh Curriculum
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department created and released this month a custom Sikh cultural awareness module in its training program for law enforcement.
Wednesday, Sep 28, 2011 | 11:28 PM
Activism and Outreach From 9/11 Hate Killing
A new kind of activism was born out of the Balbir Singh Sodhi tragedy ten years ago when he became the first person killed in the backlash against those perceived to be related to the 9/11 attackers.
Monday, Sep 19, 2011 | 11:54 PM
Faith Groups Denounce Rise in Islamophobia a Decade After 9/11
Reporting from WASHINGTON – A group of religious leaders representing the Islamic, Jewish, Christian and Sikh communities this week commemorated the 9/11 attacks by denouncing the rise of Islamophobia and by asking Americans to overcome the fear and division that has defined the decade since the tragedy.
Sunday, Sep 11, 2011 | 12:30 AM
NYC Sikhs Give Boost for Federal Workplace Religious Freedom Law
A new bill, initiated by Sikh activists and enacted by the New York City council, to protect workers against religious discrimination, adds momentum for such legislation at the federal level, a U.S. senator said.
Friday, Aug 26, 2011 | 10:33 PM
Historical Collection Under the Hammer
A highly important collection of documents and artifacts of the Sikh empire and the Punjab are going under the hammer on Thursday, August 18, at Mullock’s auction house in Ludlow, Shropshire, England.
Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM
Minimal Progress on Bullying Prevention in NYC Schools
On his way home from school, Sanjeet had stopped by a local deli to grab a bite to eat when some boys came from behind and pulled off his dastaar. New York City Councilman Daniel Dromm, who was a teacher at the time, saw the incident and tried unsuccessfully to stop the perpetrators.
Friday, Jul 22, 2011 | 05:02 PM
The First Punjabi Public School
Sikh children in Sacramento, California, will have an opportunity beginning this fall to attend the first Punjabi-language school in the United States.
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2011 | 11:57 PM
Camp For At-Risk Bhujangis
The time has come for a Sikh camp for at-risk teenagers who are having problems with school or family, exhibiting low self-esteem or motivation, making poor peer or relationship choices, defying authority or responsibility, or experimenting with drugs or alcohol.
Thursday, Jun 23, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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