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Langar On Capitol Hill Unites Members Of US Congress And Sikh Community
The annual Langar on the Capitol Hill was hosted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) last week with prominent members of the Congress and community leaders in attendance.
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Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
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"Sikhs Share Sense Of Selfless Service": US Senator's Praise On Vaishakhi
Noting that Sikhs share a strong sense of community, family, and selfless service, a senior US Senator has greeted members of community from across the world as two important celebrations are taking place this week: ''vaisakhi'' and the 400th birth a
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Racism, Xenophobia: Joe Biden Campaign Focuses On Challenges Sikhs Face
The Biden campaign has launched an initiative to reach out to the Sikh community in the US and vowed to address the unique challenges, including xenophobia, being faced by the minority religious group in the country.
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Sikh Volunteers Prepare Over 30,000 Free Meal Packets In New York
The Sikh Community in New York has packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans living in self-isolation.
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American-Sikhs Urge Pak To Maintain Kartarpur Complex In Original State
American-Sikh communities have urged the Pakistan government to make sure that the Kartarpur Sahib Complex (KSC) is maintained in its original state.
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US Sikh Community Thanks PM Modi For Kartarpur Corridor Project
The American Sikh community has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the laying of the foundation stone for the Kartarpur corridor in Punjab.
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Sikh-American Body Seeks PM Modi's Help To Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
A Sikh American body yesterday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in opening the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which would give the community members unhindered access to the historic place in Pakistan where Guru Nanak Dev spent last 18 years of his life.
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$1.5 Million Campaign In US To Change Perception Of Sikh Community
Sikh campaigners who ran a $1.5 million TV campaign have said that it helped in increasing Americans' understanding of the community even though the US is in a period of rising communal tensions.
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US Vice President Mike Pence Applauds Contribution Of Sikhs
US Vice President Mike Pence has lauded the Sikhs' contribution, saying the community should continue to give serve in the military and public offices at local, state and federal levels in the country. Mr Pence, 58, said the community's "issues" were close to his heart and he was aware of them.
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After Surge In Hate Crimes, Indian-Americans Protest In Front Of White House
Indian-Americans, particularly Hindus and Sikh, have become victims of Islamophobia and xenophobia in the US, the community members said as they held an awareness rally against hate crimes in front of the White House seeking President Donald Trump's intervention in the matter.
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Indian-American Sikh Man Made Honorary Police To Promote Communal Harmony
An Indian-American Sikh has been made honorary police assistant in US to bridge gap and increase cooperation between policemen and community members in cases of hate crimes and discrimination.
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From Brave Subway Driver To Stylish Fashion Designer, Untold Sikh Stories
A Sikh subway driver who saved countless lives by reversing a train headed for ground zero on 9/11 and a decorated Sikh-American army veteran are among the several men and women from the community profiled in an art exhibition to showcase their perseverance in the face of backlash against them after the terror attack.
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Sikh-American Teen Forced To Remove Turban At Airport In US: Report
A Sikh-American teenager, who penned a book about bullying of children from the community, was forced to remove his turban by airport personnel in the US state of California, according to a media report.
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Sikh Fervour Grips Times Square On New York's Turban Day
The iconic Times Square was seeped in the colours of the Sikh culture as thousands of community members gathered in New York to celebrate Turban Day, an annual Vaisakhi celebration and a day to educate fellow Americans about Sikhism in the wake of growing incidents of hate crimes and discrimination against them.
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Langar On Capitol Hill Unites Members Of US Congress And Sikh Community
The annual Langar on the Capitol Hill was hosted by the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF) last week with prominent members of the Congress and community leaders in attendance.
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Diwali Should Be A National Holiday In US, Says Congresswoman
Diwali, celebrated by millions of Americans from various faiths and religions including Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains, should be declared a federal holiday, Congresswoman Grace Meng has said.
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"Sikhs Share Sense Of Selfless Service": US Senator's Praise On Vaishakhi
Noting that Sikhs share a strong sense of community, family, and selfless service, a senior US Senator has greeted members of community from across the world as two important celebrations are taking place this week: ''vaisakhi'' and the 400th birth a
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Racism, Xenophobia: Joe Biden Campaign Focuses On Challenges Sikhs Face
The Biden campaign has launched an initiative to reach out to the Sikh community in the US and vowed to address the unique challenges, including xenophobia, being faced by the minority religious group in the country.
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Sikh Volunteers Prepare Over 30,000 Free Meal Packets In New York
The Sikh Community in New York has packaged more than 30,000 home-cooked meals for Americans living in self-isolation.
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American-Sikhs Urge Pak To Maintain Kartarpur Complex In Original State
American-Sikh communities have urged the Pakistan government to make sure that the Kartarpur Sahib Complex (KSC) is maintained in its original state.
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US Sikh Community Thanks PM Modi For Kartarpur Corridor Project
The American Sikh community has expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the laying of the foundation stone for the Kartarpur corridor in Punjab.
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Sikh-American Body Seeks PM Modi's Help To Open Kartarpur Sahib Corridor
A Sikh American body yesterday sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in opening the Kartarpur Sahib corridor, which would give the community members unhindered access to the historic place in Pakistan where Guru Nanak Dev spent last 18 years of his life.
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$1.5 Million Campaign In US To Change Perception Of Sikh Community
Sikh campaigners who ran a $1.5 million TV campaign have said that it helped in increasing Americans' understanding of the community even though the US is in a period of rising communal tensions.
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US Vice President Mike Pence Applauds Contribution Of Sikhs
US Vice President Mike Pence has lauded the Sikhs' contribution, saying the community should continue to give serve in the military and public offices at local, state and federal levels in the country. Mr Pence, 58, said the community's "issues" were close to his heart and he was aware of them.
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After Surge In Hate Crimes, Indian-Americans Protest In Front Of White House
Indian-Americans, particularly Hindus and Sikh, have become victims of Islamophobia and xenophobia in the US, the community members said as they held an awareness rally against hate crimes in front of the White House seeking President Donald Trump's intervention in the matter.
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Indian-American Sikh Man Made Honorary Police To Promote Communal Harmony
An Indian-American Sikh has been made honorary police assistant in US to bridge gap and increase cooperation between policemen and community members in cases of hate crimes and discrimination.
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From Brave Subway Driver To Stylish Fashion Designer, Untold Sikh Stories
A Sikh subway driver who saved countless lives by reversing a train headed for ground zero on 9/11 and a decorated Sikh-American army veteran are among the several men and women from the community profiled in an art exhibition to showcase their perseverance in the face of backlash against them after the terror attack.
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Sikh-American Teen Forced To Remove Turban At Airport In US: Report
A Sikh-American teenager, who penned a book about bullying of children from the community, was forced to remove his turban by airport personnel in the US state of California, according to a media report.
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Sikh Fervour Grips Times Square On New York's Turban Day
The iconic Times Square was seeped in the colours of the Sikh culture as thousands of community members gathered in New York to celebrate Turban Day, an annual Vaisakhi celebration and a day to educate fellow Americans about Sikhism in the wake of growing incidents of hate crimes and discrimination against them.
