Langar Hall Kaneda
As a young kid, the langar hall was my favourite space in our local Gurdwara. Located in the basement of the building, it was a home away from home. My parents helped build the Gurdwara in the 1970s and I spent many weekends helping with the preparation of Sunday morning langar. I occasionally helped...
Part 3 – Sikh Book Club – Sikhs in Britain: Khalistan and Multiculturalism
Coblogged by: Jodha and Mewa Singh
Well it doesn’t seem by the number of comments (0) that this first attempt at a book club garnered much interest, although by the number of hits, it has been extremely popular. Regardless, for us it has been a great excuse to read a great book….So we’ll continue....
Reconciling the Rights of Sikh Prisoners
Posted by Camille in General on 11 17th, 2008 | 4 Comments
Over the past ten years, we’ve seen a resurgence of concern over religious accommodation for Sikh prisoners, witnesses, and the accused, in the American courts. Four years ago a Sikh inmate starved himself to death. At the time, there were competing stories and speculation over whether this was...
Farmers Create A Blockade On Punjab Railroad Tracks
Several farmers created a blockade on Punjab railroad tracks to demand better prices for rice and cotton. Read here for the full story.
This protest was done in the quintessential farmer-way … a picture always speaks a thousand words … beautiful! Hope you all have a relaxing weekend!
Voting On California Prop. 8: Protecting Love NOT Marriage
Posted by Phulkari in California, General, Human Rights, News, Sikhi, USA on 11 13th, 2008 | 18 Comments
In a recent THL discussion on Prop. 8 we have been addressing the use of Sikh principles in taking a position on homosexual marriage. At a recent Nagar Keertan in Yuba City, California there were “Yes on Prop. 8” fliers along with the really interesting T-shirts. Thus, I think religion is an important...
Picture of the Day
Posted by Sundari in Images on 11 13th, 2008 | 5 Comments
Pakistan-bound Sikh devotees wave to relatives as they depart by a special pilgrimage train in Amritsar, India. Hundreds will journey to the birthplace of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak Dev, in Nankana Sahib, to celebrate his birthday.
[Photo by Altaf Qadri]
Slumdog Millionaire
A movie you might be interested in, Slumdog Millionaire, is being released in major cities today and most other North American cities throughout the next few weeks. The plot might sound corny to the skeptical (it involves some romance), but if it’s as well done as it seems to be from the trailer,...
Words of Wisdom
The elections are over, but even after the last card has been punched and the last absentee ballot counted, the political fervor that they ignited is still alive. While the country took two steps forward on its march towards complete civil rights by electing its first African American president , it...
Sikh MP in NZ and the State of Sikh MPs
Unfortunately South East Asia’s coverage in The Langar Hall remains sparse, except for often tragic stories that make the world headlines.
Here we report on something much more pleasant.
It seems that in New Zealand, we have our first Sikh elected as a member of parliament (MP). Delhi-born businessman,...
Part 2 – Sikh Book Club – Sikhs in Britain: Between Demography and Gurdwaras
Coblogged by: Jodha and Mewa Singh
After a suggestion from a fellow langa-(w)riter (thanks Reema!), we are trying a more thematic approach this week instead of summation. Let’s see how it goes:
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Bienvenidos a la comunidad Sikh de la Argentina!
Posted by Camille in General on 11 7th, 2008 | 84 Comments
In the spirit of offering profiles of Sikh communities around the world, I wanted to share this article on a small but thriving Sikh community in Argentina:
The Sikhs originally came to Argentina in the early 19th century to work on a British-built railroad. Later, in the 1970s, others came after being...
Obama’s Chance To Make The Change
Barack Hussein Obama’s historic victory as the 44th President of the United States Of America is being celebrated not only in America, but across the world.
He said in his victory speech that:
This victory alone is not the change we seek. It is only the chance for us to make that change. And that...
Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
Posted by Publius in Human Rights, India, Punjab on 11 6th, 2008 | Comments Off on Justice Delayed is Justice Denied
As I searched the Internet for information on the 2008 Diwali celebration at the Golden Temple, I came across this video on YouTube. It shows a beautifully lighted Golden Temple complex, with fireworks going off in the nighttime sky. My joy at watching the visuals soon turned to discomfort in hearing...
Picture of the Day
Posted by Publius in Images on 11 6th, 2008 | Comments Off on Picture of the Day
A Sikh devotee offers prayers at a gurudwara in New Delhi November 5, 2008.
REUTERS/Francois Lenoir (INDIA).
Open thread- history made.
Posted by Reema in General on 11 5th, 2008 | 25 Comments
I almost can’t believe it. One newscaster announced “Barack Hussein Obama has just become the 44th President of the United States” and I burst out laughing.
Someone pinch me.
As all the headlines read- history was made last night.
I’m awed by the level of civil participation...
“Why blend in when you were born to stand out?”
Posted by Singh in General on 11 5th, 2008 | 14 Comments
Like so many Sikhs and friends of Sikhs, I was in Yuba City that past weekend for what is the closest thing to a “jor mela” that America has to offer. Lot of colorful Sikhs, lost of seva, and lots of food, lots of people selling lots of things.
One of the things that I think stood out among...
Part 1 – Sikh Book Club – Sikhs in Britain: From and Through Punjab
Coblogged: Jodha and Mewa Singh
First off, our sincere apologies. Due to unforeseen circumstances, this could not be published on Monday. The rest of the days will go along much better. Also, bear with us as we will get better as we go along. So Ji Aayan Nu and welcome to TLH’s 1st Book Club
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Be Part of the Solution: Vote!
Posted by Camille in General on 11 4th, 2008 | Comments Off on Be Part of the Solution: Vote!
As readers may have seen, we’ve been swept up with the elections here at TLH, and many of us are out volunteering and (wo)manning the polls today. As a Sikh-American woman and the daughter of Punjabi immigrants, this day is especially important to me — my right to vote is the product of over...
Presidential race commodified: another product bought and sold
Posted by Reema in General on 11 1st, 2008 | 4 Comments
What are you basing your vote on this election? Whether you think health care is a right or responsibility, concern about a raise in taxes, your belief in diplomacy or American exceptionalism?
What appeals to you about the candidates, what makes you trust them?
If you do trust either of them, I’d...
