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A hukamnama (edict) from Guru Gobind Singh addressing the problems with masands. (source: info-sikh.com)

Gurdwara conflicts: When Sikhs live down to the stereotype

April 26, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

The internet is abuzz today with the reports and video of the violence at the Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center, a Gurdwara in Queens, New York. The reports of this incident paint a disgusting picture.  When Sikhs are dealing with an ignorant public (and I mean “ignorant” in its literal definition and not in a condescending way), these all-too-common conflicts only reinforce the stereotypes that are promoted in the media.  However, while there are those who legitimately object to how the violence […]

Categories: News Bits, Reflections, Sikhism • Tags: Baba Makhan Shah Lubana Sikh Center, Gurdwara, Gurdwara conflict, Guru Gobind Singh, Guru Ram Das, New York, New York Post, Queens

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Vaisakhi at Rockefeller College, NJ

More Vaisakhi celebrations across the USA

April 19, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

I’ve been enjoying surveying all the different Vaisakhi celebrations across the United States among various Sikh communities.  It’s become apparent that many Sikh communities are using these celebrations as outreach efforts to educate non-Sikhs about the religion and the Sikh identity. Princeton, New Jersey: On his website, one Savraj Singh posted a couple of pictures of Sikhs celebrating Vaisakhi at Rockefeller College in New Jersey. The setting for their service appears to be an old college building and gives the sense of […]

Categories: Events, News Bits, Sikhism • Tags: Baisakhi, California, Connecticut, Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Foundation, Lawrence, Los Angeles, Nagar Kirtan, New Jersey, New York, Norwalk, Princeton, Rockefeller College, Savraj Singh, Selma, Sikh, Stockton, Vaisakhi

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Vaisakhi celebrations continue across America

April 15, 2011 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

While the official date of Vaisakhi was yesterday, Sikh communities in several cities have already had formal celebrations to commemorate the day. I attended American Sikh Day a couple of days ago in Sacramento, California.  And, across America, various media outlets are covering the continuing celebrations in their communities.

Categories: Events, News Bits, Sikhism • Tags: American Sikh Day, Anderson, Baisakhi, California, Fresno, Guru Gobind Singh Sikh Center, Los Angeles, Nagar Kirtan, New York, Plainview, Redding, Selma, Southern California, Stockton, Vaisakhi

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Turbans are professional

December 17, 2010 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

“The TLC couldn’t be prouder that the industry’s drivers come from all over the world,” Yassky said. “Anyone who thinks a turban wouldn’t be professional attire would be misguided.” — David Yassky, chair of the Taxi and Limousine Commission in New York, assuring taxi drivers that their new dress code wouldn’t infringe on religious garb.

Categories: News Bits • Tags: David Yassky, Dress code, New York, Taxi and Limousine Commission, taxicab

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Sikh parade in Queens, NY

Sikh Parade in Queens, NY

November 13, 2010 by Rupinder Mohan Singh

Sikhs took to the streets in Queens, NY today in their own Sikh Parade to celebrate the birth of Guru Nanak (the founder of Sikhism, born in 1469). See ny1.com for the video of the story.

Categories: News Bits • Tags: New York, Queens, Sikh Parade

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