Author: Howard Yune

Source: The Appeal-Democrat

http://www.appeal-democrat.com/news/sikh-100930-dampen-unexpected.html

Among the many visitors to the Yuba City Nagar Kirtan and Sikh Parade on Sunday was an unexpected gate-crasher — steady rain.

But Sikhs converged on the Mid-Valley from across town and abroad, braving the soaking conditions to cap a weekend of celebration and charity by marching in the 31st annual...

Author: Ken Maguire

Source: The New York Times

Author: Anju Bhargava

Source: The Huffington Post

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anju-bhargava/out-of-many-one-diwali-il_b_778973.html

Diwali is a joyous festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhists (Dharmic traditions) and the festive spirit expressed by those of "any, all and no faith." Though celebrated for different reasons, it has evolved from a pan-Indian festivity uniting multicultural...

Author: Dawinder “Dave” S. Sidhu

Source: The Baltimore Sun

http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/opinion/oped/bs-ed-sikhs-20101103,0,4466786.story

Following the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Sikhs in the United States have been murdered, stabbed, harassed, removed from airplanes, fired from jobs, and refused service in public establishments, among other things. This mistreatment is based on their appearance and is because...

Author: Douglas Todd

Source: The Vancouver Sun

http://www.vancouversun.com/life/Diwali+festival+reaches+across+cultures/3768473/story.html

The shops and restaurants in Vancouver's Punjabi Market are laying out tables this week covered with candles, fireworks, sweets and saris to prepare for the popular festival of Diwali on Friday.

Marked by street signs in both the English and Punjabi...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Hindu American Foundation

http://www.hafsite.org/HAF_Critical_Obama_Canceling_Temple_Visit

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) expressed concern over the White House’s announcement that President Barack Obama would not be visiting Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) in Amritsar, Punjab -- the holiest shrine for Sikhs -- on his upcoming trip to India. According to some sources the decision was made...

Author: John L. Esposito and Sheila B. Lalwani

Source: Middle East Online

http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=42151

News that President Obama may skip a visit to the Golden Temple, the holy shrine to millions of Sikhs on his upcoming trip to India, is a sign of the confused times in which we find ourselves.

Part of the requirement for entering the Golden Temple - a sprawling and serene complex of polished marble that...

Author: Manoj R Nair

Source: Daily News & Analysis India

http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report_religion-meets-fashion-at-sikh-men-s-show_1457527

Gurmeet Singh Sethi, one of the finalists at a men’s beauty contest to be held in Mumbai later this month, begins his day at 6am with a round of exercises at the gym. Later, he and other contestants train with a choreographer, who teaches them how to walk on...

Author: Ken Maguire

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/22/us/politics/22turban.html?ref=religion_and_belief

Sikhs in the United States expressed their frustration Thursday that President Obama would skip a tentatively planned visit to their holiest site in India, while advocacy groups called on the White House to reconsider.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Sikh Net News/South Asian Focus

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/new-york-sikh-filmfest-gets-underway-weekend

The Sikh Art and Film Foundation takes pride in announcing its Seventh Annual Film Festival Friday, Oct 22, 2010.

Faithful to its mission of creating awareness and pride in the diversity, culture and history of the Sikhs, the festival will showcase exemplary masterpieces in film-making,...

Author: Lydia Polgreen

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/10/20/world/asia/20india.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y

The Golden Temple, a sprawling and serene complex of gleaming gold and polished marble that is the spiritual center of the Sikh religion, is one of India’s most popular tourist attractions. Revered by Indians of all faiths, it is a cherished emblem of India’s religious diversity. So it...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Economic Times

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/First-multimedia-Sikh-museum-opens-in-Canada/articleshow/6729081.cms

Canada became the first country after India to open a unique Multimedia Sikh Museum in the Indian-dominated city of Mississauga on the outskirts of Toronto on Sunday.

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Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/local/norfolk/hi/people_and_places/religion_and_ethics/newsid_9080000/9080204.stm

A 300-strong procession turned out to mark the opening of Norfolk's first permanent Sikh temple at an old furniture store in Norwich on Sunday, 11 October 2010.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Sikh Coalition

http://salsa.wiredforchange.com/o/1607/t/0/blastContent.jsp?email_blast_KEY=84533

The New York City school system last month agreed to settle a lawsuit alleging that it failed to protect a Sikh student from violent bullies.

The lawsuit was filed by the law firm Howrey LLP and the Sikh Coalition on behalf of Jagmohan Singh Premi. As a victim of...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Baha'i World News Service

http://news.bahai.org/story/795

Britain's most prominent heads of religion have called for the release of the seven Baha'i leaders serving prison sentences in Iran.

A statement by the United Kingdom's religious leaders – describing the sentencing of the seven as a "gross violation of the fundamental human right to freedom of religion" – was signed by, among others, the...