Takht Sri Patna Sahib, Patna, Bihar Harmandir Takht Shri Patna Sahib, popularly known as Patna Sahib Gurudwara is one of the holiest pilgrimages for the Sikh community. Located on the banks of holy Ganga, this Gurudwara in Patna, Bihar was built commemorating the tenth Guru of Sikhs, Shri Guru Gobind Singh. The Gurudwara is regarded … Sikh shrines associated with Guru Gobind Singh
The word Sikh (pronounced “sickh”) means ‘disciple’ or ‘learner.’ The Sikh religion was founded in Northern India in the fifteenth century by Guru Nanak Dev Ji and is distinct from Islam and Hinduism. Sikhism is monotheistic and stresses the equality of all men and women. Sikhs believe in three basic principles; meditating on the name … All about Sikhs and Sikhism
Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth master of Sikhs, was born on January 5, 1667, as “Gobind Rai” at Patna Sahib, Bihar. He became Guru on November 24, 1675, at the age of nine, following the martyrdom of his father, the ninth Guru, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. A divine messenger, a warrior, a poet, and … Guru Gobind Singh – A divine messenger, warrior, poet and philosopher
Khalsa, the purified and reconstituted Sikh community instituted by Guru Gobind Singh on March 30, 1699, on (Baisakhi Day. His declaration had three dimensions: it redefined the concept of authority within the Sikh community; it introduced a new initiation ceremony and code of conduct; and it provided the community with a new religious and political … Creation of Khalsa
Ancient martial art of ‘stick-fighting’ was in vogue for self-defence since times immemorial and Sikh martial art ‘Gatka’, based on stick-fight, developed as self-defensive style after fourteenth century in old Punjab. It is associated with the Sikh history and an integral part of vast arena of Sikh Shastar Vidiya (skills to use weapons). The sixth … The Sikh martial art – Gatka
Punjab has a long musical history, with traditional instruments dating back centuries. Such instruments had left an indelible mark on Punjab’s heritage. Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s follower Bhai Mardana used to play the Rabab, a string instrument. Furthermore, Punjabi folks have a musical programme for practically every occasion or holiday. Almost all traditional dances are … Traditional Punjabi musical instruments
Punjab is considered the motherland of dances. From tribals to the kings and eventually republics took shape. These changes left their seals on the sands of time and caused changes in culture also. The exuberance and vitality of the people of Punjab are vigorously displayed in their folk dances. With the drum beat or to … Popular folk songs and folk dances of Punjab
Vaisakhi, also spelled Baisakhi, is one of the most important dates in the Sikh calendar. It will be celebrated on April 14 this year. It also commemorates 1699, the year Sikhism was born In Punjab and Haryana, Vaisakhi or Baisakhi festival is celebrated with great delight and zeal. This celebration is very important to farmers … Vaisakhi – the harvest festival
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ (TIP): Furthering its commitment to incorporating diversity, equity inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) into county business practices, the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners have approved a resolution to set aside, or otherwise allocate, 20% of the dollar value of all the County’s contracts for goods and services in a fiscal year to … Middlesex County sets goal to award 20% of County contracts to minority-, women-, veteran-owned, and small businesses
LONDON (TIP): Two Indian-origin candidates are lined up to go head-to-head for the post of Leicester Mayor in the local elections coming up in the UK early next month.Conservative Party councilor Sanjay Modhwadia will compete with Rita Patel, a former Labor councilor who announced her bid recently in order to scrap the role. Patel, a … Two Indian-origin candidates line up for Leicester Mayor role in UK
EDMONTON (TIP): A 32-year-old Indo-Canadian police officer was killed in a traffic accident in the Canadian province of Alberta. Harvinder Singh Dhami died on Monday, April 10, after his vehicle crashed while responding to a noise complaint at 2 am east of Edmonton, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported. According to police, Dhami was driving a … Indo-Canadian police officer Harvinder Singh Dhami killed in traffic accident in Alberta
LONDON (TIP): An Indian-origin chef, who works with a senior citizens charity in the UK, is among the British Empire Medal (BEM) winners on the royal invitation list for King Charles and Queen Camilla’s Coronation ceremony in London next month, Buckingham Palace announced on Saturday, April 8. Manju Malhi was awarded a BEM for services … Indian-origin chef Manju Malhi among community champions on King Charles Coronation invite list
CHICAGO (TIP): Following a contested primary and general election contest in the 2022 election cycle, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) raised over $1.4 million in just the first three months of the 2024 election cycle. Not only has he significantly beaten his own personal quarterly fundraising record, but also far surpassed the vast majority of all … Indian American Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi raises record $1.4 million
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. (TIP): Federal investigators on Thursday, April 13, arrested a 21-year-old air national guardsman who they believe is linked to a trove of leaked classified U.S. intelligence documents, which have upended relations with American allies and exposed weaknesses in the Ukrainian military, according to a news report in New York Times. The man, … Air National Guardsman arrested as F.B.I. searches his home
Parminder Aujla SACRAMENTO (TIP): The California state assembly has passed a resolution urging the United States Congress to formally recognize and condemn the 1984 anti-Sikh violence in India as genocide. The resolution was introduced by assembly Member Jasmeet Kaur Bains, first-ever elected Sikh member of state assembly, on March 22, and was passed unanimously by … California assembly urges US Congress to recognize 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
NASHVILLE (TIP): Indian American lawmaker in the Tennessee House of Representatives Sabi “Doc” Kumar, who voted to expel two African Americans from the statehouse for staging a protest demanding strict gun-control laws, has accused one of the two Black legislators of hurling a racial slur at him. Representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson were expelled … Indian American lawmaker Sabi “Doc” Kumar accuses expelled Black Tennessee Democrat of racism
NEW YORK (TIP): Six Indian-Americans are among a diverse group of 171 scientists, writers, scholars, and artists across 48 fields who have been chosen out of almost 2,500 applicants for the 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships. Scholars Animashree Anandkumar, Venkatesan Guruswami, Abraham Verghese, Projit Bihari Mukharji, Prineha Narang and Leela Prasad (South & Southeast Asian Studies) were … 6 Indian-Americans win 2023 Guggenheim Fellowships
WASHINGTON D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those who don’t normally file a tax return, to consider IRS Free File to prepare their own federal tax return to potentially receive overlooked tax credits or refunds. The 2023 federal tax filing deadline for individuals is next Tuesday, April 18. … IRS reminds those with no filing requirement about IRS Free File; get overlooked tax credits and refunds
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) said it would increase enforcement in the area of digital asset transactions and listed transactions. The federal agency identified certain transactions to have high-risk issues in noncompliance and vowed to ramp up enforcement in those transactions. “The IRS tracks many known, high-risk issues in noncompliance, such as … IRS to Prioritize Enforcement Including Criminal Investigation for Certain Assets
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Wednesday, April 12, that over a million Americans have unclaimed tax refunds for the tax year 2019 and face a looming deadline to claim a total of $1.5 billion before it becomes government property. The IRS said in a press release that nearly 1.5 million people … IRS Says Time Running Out to Claim $1.5 Billion in Unclaimed Refunds for Tax Year 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): The Internal Revenue Service today reminded people that Tax Day, April 18, is also the deadline for first quarter estimated tax payments for tax year 2023. These payments are normally made by self-employed individuals, retirees, investors, businesses, corporations and others that do not have taxes withheld or employees that don’t have enough … IRS reminds taxpayers of April estimated tax payment deadline
Money, equipment and bulging numbers do not modernize or improve efficiency of a police force. Training and motivation are the key elements that distinguish between an efficient force in uniform and huge squads of lathi wielding shabbily dressed men with big pot bellies. Society gets the police it deserves, is an adage that appears to … How Good is Punjab Police?
Congress Party could ill afford to dismiss the increasing defections of leaders from its ranks, and it is time long overdue for an introspection as to what exactly is causing these people to walk away from the grand old party. Congress Party could ill afford to dismiss the increasing defections of leaders from its ranks, … Congress should be concerned about the increasing defections from its ranks
The massacre was a catalyst for fusion of multiple strands of anti-imperialist politics The tragic moment also became a transformative moment. The transformation manifested itself at four levels — local, regional, national and even global. “The April 13 massacre also contributed to a global perspective on all forms of violence and injustice. Gandhi imparted an … Many faces of Jallianwala Bagh
The United States confronts surging levels of hatred between social and political groups and apparent support for Trumpism as a movement Between the surging levels of hatred between social and political groups, and apparent support for Trumpism as a movement, it is likely that even if the cases against Mr. Trump work their way through … The Trump indictment, a polarized America
We congratulate our readers on the happy occasion of Vaisakhi, the harvest festival of Punjab. We congratulate the Sikh community on the joyous, momentous and historic occasion of their birth. The Sikhs probably are the only religious community in the world to know their day of birth. Way back in 1699, on the day of … HAPPY VAISAKHI AND A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KHALSA