Ealing to set new tone for UK Sikh and Muslim co-operation
August 15, 2010 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
It had a low-key start but a joining together of Sikh and Muslim community activists lein West London could be a pathfinder for co-operation in other parts of the capital and country…
Lucky Dhillon visits Ramgarhia Panjabi School
July 9, 2010 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
Lucky Dhillon attended the school at the start and witnessed the activities of the School assembly. She immensely enjoyed the Simarn, Shabad Kirtan and Ardas performed by the children…
Panjabi language school brings Sikhism alive for London youngsters
February 21, 2010 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
In a world where they mix daily with people of all religions and none, is there more that can be done to help Britain’s Sikh children to appreciate and follow their parents’ faith? Sikhs Online’s Amar Dhanota, a mother of two, visits a renowned language and culture school in London and discovers that its staff believe that many Gurdwaras are not giving youngsters the lead that today’s complex society demands…
Khalsa Aid needs your help with Punjab poverty petition
February 11, 2010 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
Nine hundred people have signed a petition launched by humanitarian charity Khalsa Aid to persuade the British government to ask questions of the Indian government concerning “the lack of human rights for Sikhs living in the Punjab”…
Sikhs’ Haiti relief team builds food distribution to 5,000 meals a day
January 22, 2010 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
Volunteers from the United Sikhs organisation have battled through the devastation and chaos of Haiti to begin relief work in its earthquake stricken capital city of Port-au-Prince…
Forced Marriage Unit visits cash-strapped charity
December 17, 2009 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
A UK telephone helpline set up to support victims and survivors of forced marriages and honour related abuse will be forced to halve the number of hours it is staffed in the New Year.
The Karma Nirvana Honour Network Helpline currently responds to crisis calls from 9.30am to 9pm seven days a week, but without Government [...]
‘Moderates’ ground down in BC temple vote
November 30, 2009 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
A Sikh community in Canada has voted peacefully to adhere to traditional practices in its temple – with gurdwara members breathing a sigh of relief that the election saw no repeat of violent behaviour which made national headlines in 1997…
Exciting Research on Religious Young People in the UK Today
August 28, 2009 by RYS · Leave a Comment
A team of university researchers is beginning work on an exciting government-funded project which explores how religious young people negotiate their identities, values and choices in relation to their religious beliefs and their sexualities. They are inviting responses from 18 to 25 year old visitors to this site, and beyond.
The study focuses on six religious [...]
SACA bike ride boost for children’s hospice
August 20, 2009 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
A two-day charity bike ride organised by the Sikh Arts & Cultural Association (SACA) is optimistic about meeting its target of raising £25,000 for London’s first children’s hospice.
At the time of writing sponsors and collections taken at the start, finish and along the route from Birmingham to London had contributed more than £18,000 – enough [...]
Where are the UK’s Sikh mayors
May 23, 2009 by Sikhs Online · Leave a Comment
Slough Borough Council in Berkshire has appointed a Sikh mayor and a Sikh deputy mayor – and there’s also a Sikh in the mayor’s chair at neighbouring south of England…















