Amritdharis Banned from Gurdwara in Rochester
Posted by Jodha in USA on 06 28th, 2010 | 180 Comments
Throughout the weekend, numerous reports have been circulating throughout the Punjabi language press of a ban being enforced by the management committee of a Gurdwara in Rochester, NY. We have received a large number of emails with regards to the matter (Pagh Salute: Balmeet Singh). Various press...
When Lions Roar II
Posted by Sundari in Activism, Art, Canada, Events, Human Rights, Music on 06 22nd, 2010 | 11 Comments
Last year, Maple Leaf Sikh highlighted a revolutionary event which occurred in Toronto and brought together young Sikhs to pay homage to 1984. The event, hosted by the Sikh Activist Network, returns this year and brings together artists such as Hoodini, Mandeep Sethi, Selena Dhillon and Yudh Gatka...
A Tragic Loss
Posted by RP Singh in News on 06 21st, 2010 | 5 Comments
Here on TLH, we’ve recognized accomplished Sikhs who have excelled in their field, and by doing so – presented a positive image of Sikhs and the Sikh way of life – academics, athletes, politicians, artists, the list goes on and on. Often unnoticed though are everyday people, who...
Cancer in Punjab
Guest blogged by Ajj Kaim
The fact that heavy use of pesticides in farming has left lot of farmers affected with Cancer in Punjab has been well documented. In fact almost a year ago, The Langar Hall had highlighted this sad state of affair in Punjab.
I came across a heartwarming documentary about the...
The Global Experience
Posted by Sundari in General on 06 11th, 2010 | 40 Comments
World Cup 2010, which kicks off today, is expected to be the most-watched TV event in history. While football soccer has not historically been a largey followed sport in the U.S. – it does seem like more people want to be part of the global experience this year.
Tomorrow’s USA vs England...
“I Am Singh”
Posted by Phulkari in General on 06 11th, 2010 | 22 Comments
I came across a new movie, “I Am Singh”, which is about the discrimination Sikhs faced post-9/11. Interesting topic indeed.
It is about time the Sikh experience makes it onto the big screen. I have seen “New York” and “My Name Is Khan”. Both decent bollywood films...
And a Child Shall Lead Them
Guest Blogged by Jind Kaur
The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) is hosting a workshop specifically for children called, “Session for Children: Getting to Know Vahiguru” on June 27, 2010 in Windsor, Ontario. The seminar is aimed at piquing children’s curiosity and interest in not just Gurbani,...
Post-9/11 hatred rages on near Ground Zero
Guestblogged by Brooklynwala
Yesterday morning I was reading the ubiquitous, free “AM New York” newspaper on the subway on the way to a meeting and was disturbed and saddened to learn about a protest of 1,000 people in lower Manhattan against an Islamic Center being built near Ground Zero, the site...
The Base Disgrace that is Jake Knotts – Jon Stewart and Ragheads
The issue was discussed last week, with many of our readers unable to differentiate the difference between private conversation and public discourse. On Sepiamutiny, my brother Ennis Singh Mutinywale also had some great analysis, here, here, here, and here.
On a sidenote, a pagh salute to our brothers...
1984: Between Bhopal and Delhi
Posted by Jodha in Human Rights on 06 7th, 2010 | 7 Comments
The year 1984 saw unimaginable calamities in India. This is the story of the two most well-known.
One was caused by a callous corporation and a complicit government. When thousands of people were exposed to horrendous toxins and poisonous gases in Bhopal, Union Carbide first denied it completely,...
Raghead, really? Enough is Enough. Time to Mobilize
Posted by Jodha in USA on 06 4th, 2010 | 30 Comments
I don’t believe I agree with much of anything when it comes to Nikki Haley’s politics. Nimrata Randhawa (her name before marriage) is currently a Republican gubernatorial candidate in the South Carolina. Again, I don’t care for her political positions, endorsements, that she converted...
Professor Babbu Mann on Lala Rajpat Rai
Posted by Jodha in History on 06 2nd, 2010 | 164 Comments
Gone are the days of great public intellectuals in the Punjabi tradition. Whither is our Sirdar Kapur Singh to give intellectual insights, analysis, and voice to the problems of Punjab?
In contemporary Punjab, when crooks rule the halls of power in Chandigarh or even the SGPC offices in Amritsar have...
Sikhs’ Reactions to the Israeli Government Terrorism
Posted by Jodha in News on 06 2nd, 2010 | 71 Comments
The story splashed all over the newspapers. An event that had been purposefully ignored by the US news could no longer be avoided when a number of humanitarian activists were killed (still no official number or names of those murdered??) by Israeli forces on Monday.
Activists from all over the world...
Another United States is Necessary: The US Social Forum in Detroit this June
Guest blogged by Brooklynwala
There’s no shortage of reasons why progressives and people who believe in social justice should be gathering together in the US now more than ever. With US wars raging on in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Pakistan, the financial meltdown taking its toll working and poor Americans,...
Top Job at MasterCard Goes to Ajay Singh Banga
Here on TLH we’ve often highlighted the accomplishments of Sikhs in various sectors of the community. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal discusses incoming MasterCard CEO, Ajay Banga. As of July 1st, Mr. Banga will be heading the second-largest credit- and debit-card processor. His...
