Kulveer Ranger’s Biography, Wife, Career, Achievements »
Introduction
Kulveer Ranger is a well-known name in the field of transport and urban planning. He has made a substantial contribution to society, …
Sidhu Moosewala Biography: The Rise of a Punjabi Sensation »
Sidhu Moosewala, born as Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu, was a Punjabi singer, lyricist, and actor who has become a sensation in the Punjabi music …
The life of Amrita Sher-Gil: India’s Frida Kahlo »
Amrita Sher-Gil was an acclaimed Hungarian-Indian artist. She has been referred to as ‘one of the greatest avant-garde women of the twentieth century’ and a ‘pioneer in modern Indian art.’ Her impressive paintings are amongst the most expensive of all female Indian artists. But what do we know about her life and how she became such a prominent figure in India’s history?
Read more...The Father of Fibre Optics »
Narinder Singh Kapany (born 31 October 1926) is an Indian-born American physicist known for his work in fibre optics. He is also known …
India-pakistan celebrates Guru Nanak dev Ji’s 550th birth anniversary together. »
ਅਵਲਿ ਅਲਹ ਨੂਰੁ ਉਪਾਇਆ ਕੁਦਰਤਿ ਕੇ ਸਭ ਬੰਦੇ ॥ ਏਕ ਨੂਰ ਤੇ ਸਭੁ ਜਗੁ ਉਪਜਿਆ …
ੴ ‘Ik Onkar’ symbol painted on aircraft »
Air India paints ੴ ‘Ik Onkar’symbol which means ONE ABSOLUTE BEING on its aircraft to mark Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s birth anniversary.
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Canada: Jagmeet Singh Urged To Cut Off His Turban »
Canada: Jagmeet Singh was told to “cut off” his turban to “look like a more canadian”.Singh was in Montreal ahead of the TVA …
Indian Athlete Dedicates Gold Medal to his Father »
Tajinderpal Singh Toor has won a Gold Medal in Shot Put with a new record by throwing the ball to 20.75m at the …
Lepra urges UK Government not to neglect Leprosy »
31 January, 2018, Colchester – Lepra, the UK-based specialist leprosy charity, has warned that the failure to include leprosy in a new government funding programme will hinder the fight to beat this disease, allowing it to continue to destroy the lives of millions of vulnerable people across the globe.
Read more...Could you give a Sikh child a brighter future? »
In Slough, UK, there is a need for Sikh foster carers to offer a loving, nurturing home to Sikh children in care.
Read more...Roko Cancer Charitable Trust »
With this as the central idea, Roko Cancer Charitable Trust is committed to identifying and eliminating BREAST, CERVICAL AND ORAL cancer in an institutionalised and structured manner by creating awareness amongst women of the nuances of this dreadful disease and its early detection through screening processes and self examinations.
Read more...Welcome to the team Rajveer Kaur »
London, UK: We're super excited about welcoming Rajveer Kaur to the Sikhs Online team. Her passion for travel, reading, acting and dancing is something we've long been looking for and look forward to her reviews on Punjabi Literature and Travel in the coming weeks.
Read more...First Female Turbaned Sikh Pilot Congratulated by SGPC »
Arpinder Kaur of San Antonio, Texas was the first turbaned pilot hired by a commercial airline in the United States. As a Sikhni, she has helped pave the way for both Sikh men and women to wear a dastaar/turban to fulfill their passion for flying.
Read more...Sikhs in USA showcase a floral spectacle »
1st Jan 2018, USA: Members of the Southern California Sikh community highlighted this religious tenet, at their fourth consecutive Rose Parade float.
Read more...Top Ten Things That Inspire Me »
Many of us are searching for something. Something that will help us take the next step or even leap forward. Over the last few years, I’ve interviewed and listened to many people and have always asked them ‘what is inspiration to them’ or ‘what is it that inspires them’. In all those years, I’ve never really asked myself that. So I did and I surprised myself.
Read more...Meet The Woman Behind London Finance Solutions »
Amar Dhanota, the face of London Finance Solutions, has been involved in the Financial Services Industry for 15 years, having gained experience of …
Canada – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is Getting Married »
The stylish NDP leader appeared in a series of photos on social media posts on the weekend with Gurkiran Kaur Sidhu, an entrepreneur and fashion designer
Read more...India: Milkha Singh Wax Work Unveiled in Madame Tussauds »
After winning Gold in the 1958 Commonwealth Games in Cardiff, Wales, UK, the Athlete had a day stop over in London and to …
UK: Bhai Sewa Singh Mandla OBE Passes Away »
Birmingham, UK. Bhai Sewa Singh Mandla OBE, a high profile lawyer and a community, inter-faith leader in Birmingham has passed away.
In 1978, …
Canada: Jagmeet Singh becomes leader of NDP »
Jagmeet Singh, a 38-year-old lawyer and practising Sikh, was elected on Sunday to lead Canada’s left-leaning New Democrats, becoming the first non-white politician …
Lifetime Achievement Award for Lord Indarjit Singh CBE »
22nd September 2017, London: Congratulations from the Sikhs Online team to Lord Indarjit Singh CBE who won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the …
Basics of Sikhi, Jagraj Singh Passes Away »
Bhai Jagraj Singh, founder of Everythings13 has sadly passed away.
On their official Twitter, the following announcement was made:
“VaheGuru Ji Ka Kalsa, …
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi wins seat at UK General Elections »
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi has become the first Turban wearing Sikh to be elected to the British Parliament’s House of Commons in the UK …
Britain Elects First Female Sikh MP – Preet Gill »
The first female Sikh MP has been elected to parliament.
Preet Gill, 44, secured 24,124 votes to hold the seat in Birmingham Edgbaston …
WATCH: The Power of Positivity with Mann Matharu on Sikh Channel »
On 20 May 2017, founder of Sikhs Online, Mann Matharu was invited on to Sikh Channel to discuss …
A Remarkably Unique Home for Girls »
Founder of Sikhs Online, Mann Matharu recently travelled to Punjab in India where he had the privilege of meeting one of the most inspirational women of modern times. Her name is Bibi Prakash Kaur and her home truly is unique.
Read more...Ustad Sital Singh Sitara Awarded MBE »
Blind at birth, Ustad Sital Singh never let that hinder his independence and his tenacity to travel on public transport with his Baja and Tabla...
Read more...OBE for City Sikhs founding Chair, Jasvir Singh »
What great news to end 2016 with. Over the last few weeks, we’ve heard about the horrible losses in the media and entertainment …
Watch – Emotional Tribute from Basics of Sikhi »
On 30th November 2016, it was announced on the official Facebook page of Everythings 13 – Basics of Sikhi, that their founder, Bhai …
Redbridge’s First Sikh School »
A Sikh faith school has opened its gates fоr thе fіrѕt tіmе thіѕ September. Thе ѕсhооl called Atam Academy іѕ аn іnсluѕіvе Sіkh …
Sikh Man Builds Mosque for his Muslim Friend »
Joga Singh, a farmer in Punjab, in a heartfelt gesture combining all that Sikhi is about has built a Mosque for his friends and neighbours from the Muslim community so that they have a place to worship in.
Read more...Leicester Samaritans 5th Mental Health Fundraising Event »
Thaliwal & Co Solicitors were delighted to have hosted their fifth annual Mental Health fundraising event at The City Rooms on 27 April …
Princess Sophia, A Prominent UK Suffragette »
Sорhіа Alеxandra Dulеер Sіngh wаѕ a Punjаbі Prіnсеѕѕ аnd Quееn Vісtоrіа’ѕ gоddаughtеr, whо wеnt оn tо bесоmе a …
The Man behind Khalsa Aid, Ravi Singh »
Rаvіndеr (Ravi) Sіngh wаѕ bоrn іn Sіngароrе and іѕ thе fоundеr аnd сhіеf сооrdіnаtоr оf Khalsa Aіd. Hе bеgіnѕ his jоurnеу аѕ a …
Legal team’s insightful tale into Mental Health »
As a specialist Mental Health Law Solicitor who provides representation on a day to day basis to those detained under the Mental Health …
Importance of Blood Donation »
Can you imagine your loved one being facing medical emergency? And you need a particular blood group to save their life? Now you …
Green plan for Sikh Gurdwaras in Pakistan »
A plan to explore green projects at Kartarpur and Nankana Sahib has endorsed by Pakistan, as a part of the celebration of 550th …
WHAT TO SAY WHEN CALLING FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCY »
Spotting an ambulance on the UK roads is not hard. You can often see them flashing blue lights, making their way through traffic …
A STEP TOWARDS INTERFAITH HARMONY »
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha on Alice Way, Hounslow, welcomed around 30 women and children from borough’s Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Baitul’s Wahid …
Appeal to South Asian community to register as potential blood stem cell donors »
Delete Blood Cancer UK is supporting a seriously ill man who is appealing for people to register as potential blood stem cell donors. …
A name worth remembering Satjiv S. Chahil »
Some of you may have of heard of his name, if you’re in the United States of America, you would’ve certainly seen him …
Khalsa Aid Annual Dinner 2014 »
Khalsa Aid is delighted to report the success of its Annual Dinner held on 25th October 2014. The event was attended by 170 …
Sikhs Online Founder Mann Matharu Meets UK Prime Minister David Cameron »
Vaisakhi, 2013, founder of Sikhs Online and Author of ‘The Monk of Lantau’ Mann Matharu is a guest at 10 Downing Street to …
‘Tell police’ urges family rape case victim »
A Sikh woman raped by three members of her own family has urged other women who find themselves in a position of family …
Fusion jewellery sparkles across Indo-Western spectrum »
A youthful entrepreneur has embarked on a quest to promote jewellery and bejewelled accessories created by top Indian designers into every kind of …
SACA bike ride boost for children’s hospice »
A two-day charity bike ride organised by the Sikh Arts & Cultural Association (SACA) is optimistic about meeting its target of raising £25,000 …
Royal guard breakthrough for Sikh soldiers »
Soldiers are never far from the headlines in Britain today, often for the sad and regrettable reason of death or injury on duty in Afghanistan. But the gloom was lifted for a while this week by the smiling faces of two soldiers who were the first Sikhs to join the Royal bodyguard.
Read more...Sikh police in key culture crimes scheme »
London’s Metropolitan Police force is trialling what may prove to be a very contentious scheme whereby officers from ethnic minorities will be called …
Sant Anoop Sing Ji in plea for UK donors »
The UK’s biggest Gurdwara, Sri Guru Singh Sabha, in Havelock Road in London’s Southall district, will host a two-day blood donation appeal on …
Transit boss bhangra’s to YouTube fame »
A delightful show of togetherness led by a Sikh executive of an American public transport organisation has turned into a popular item on …
Where are the UK’s Sikh mayors »
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…
Students praised for stand over kirpan »
Three Sikh students in the UK who sacrificed examinations rather than betray their faith have been praised for their “exemplary strength of character” …
Sikh police seek front line service in UK »
Sikh police in the UK are calling for the development of protective turbans so they can serve alongside colleagues who put their lives …
Sikh devotee reviving ancient martial art »
A feature article about an ancient fighting technique from northern India has sparked a fierce debate on The Independent newspaper’s website about the …
Oz nightclub in turban ban climbdown »
A 28-year-old Sikh who visited a nightclub in Canberra, Australia, got caught up in a fight – with the club owners.
Sikhs up in arms over Army turban veto »
The US Army has come under fire from American Sikh organisations protesting about two Sikh military trainees being asked to remove their turbans …
Vaisakhi – both celebration and remembrance »
Sikhs everywhere are preparing for the biggest religious festival of the year – Vaisakhi, which in 2009 falls on April 13th.
Read more...Feed the Hungry campaign needs your help »
Working with the London Langar group, the United Sikhs charity have launched a campaign to raise the profile of the Sikh sangat’s worldwide …
Racist attack suspected as temple burns »
Ten fire engines and around 50 firefighters raced to the Sikh Temple in Harley Grove, Bow, East London, on Monday afternoon after a …
Urns on airlines: have you been refused? »
A Sikh widow who protested when Emirates Airlines refused her permission to board a plane in Australia with her late husband’s ashes – …
Sikhs squeeze out blood donor victory? »
Donations of blood by many thousands of Sikhs may have earned a place in the Guinness Book of World Records for the donors …
Protests in Italy over torching of Sikh »
A homeless Sikh construction worker is in hospital in Rome after being attacked and set alight while he slept on a railway station …
Saboteurs ‘confirm value of Sri Dasam Granth’ »
In 2008, there was a real resurgence to ensure that the wisdom contained in the Sri Dasam Granth Sahib was given proper respect …
Woman sues US revenue over ‘discrimination’ »
Kawaljeet Tagore, a Sikh American, has filed a lawsuit in the Houston Federal Court in Texas claiming that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) …
Youngsters learn the art of turban tying »
BBC News in the Midlands reports that a Leicestershire Sikh community has taken action to ensure the tradition of wearing a turban does …
Guru who introduced brotherhood commemorated »
Sikh devotees in India have just celebrated the 342nd birth anniversary of the tenth and last guru, Guru Gobind Singh, the warrior-martyr who …
Useful contact details from organisations »
This page has a list of useful contact details of UK advice lines…
NRI recognition for legendary Bhangra singer »
Malkit Singh, the Punjabi pop singer who received an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) award in January 2008, ended the …
Surjit Babra: ‘kindness transcends his business goals’ »
2008 was a memorable year for businessman and philanthropist Surjit Babra.
The chairman of the Skylink Travel Group received an Excellence Award from …
Mumbai hotel man’s bravery after tragic family loss »
The terrorist attack on the Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai, created victims and heroes and for one man an unbearable combination of both.
Professor campaigns for more Asian organ donations »
A Sikh health expert has been awarded £130,000 for a two-year research project which could prove vital in efforts to increase the number …
Café grub popularity brings project to halt »
A Sikh community cafe that is also a social enterprise training project for would-be caterers has had temporarily to suspend its activities in the Scottish town of Leith…
Bhai Fauja Singh Ji Interview »
English Translation
Interviewer: Hello, Baba Fauja Singh Ji…Today you ran in the Edinburgh marathon, how was it?
Fauja Singh: It …
Hundreds follow 97-year-old in charity walk »
A world renowned 97-year-old Sikh marathon runner led a charity walk in Coventry that celebrated the 300th anniversary of the Sri Guru Granth …
Sikh MP joins Westminster anti-Semitism group »
A British Sikh MP has been recruited to the All-Party Parliamentary Group against Anti-Semitism and Hate Crime.
Parmjit Dhanda, formerly the government’s community …
Marriage forced on widow annulled in High Court »
A Sikh woman has been freed from a marriage she was forced to accept by “threats and pressure” says a British judge.
Sitting …
Sikhism’s contribution through appreciative eyes »
“The Sikh scriptures are unique among the religious Holy Books of the world in that they don’t just offer spiritual guidance for the …
UN security at sixes and sevens over kirpan »
A United Nations committee chairman has hinted at a relaxing of attitudes towards the wearing of the kirpan by Sikhs in UN buildings.
A-level teacher talks about his path »
I was running late for my lesson. As I entered the classroom the teacher, who was very strict, put up his hand and …
Sikhcess™ »
About Sikhcess™
Sikhcess™ is a worldwide community service based organisation dedicated to creating positive change by bridging cultural, socioeconomic, and religious divides. Sikhcess …
SikhAid International »
Sikhaid International is a humanitarian organisation run by volunteers and guided by fundamental principles of sikhism, one of which is seva – service …
Sikh Community Care Project »
Sikh Community Care Project (SCCP) is a community organisation which continues to focus on the development of Sikh and other South Asian Communities in East London…
Sikh Woman: First Turbaned Pilot In America »
The Sikh Research Institute (SikhRI) reported today that Arpinder Kaur, 28, of San Antonio, Texas has become the first turbaned pilot hired by …
Indian made effortless »
‘The tails of prawns are such a beautiful orange colour that it is far better to leave them on,” says Anjum Anand, the …