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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Gurbani was read in the US Senate Chamber »
For the first time in history, Gurbani was read in the US Senate Chamber Giani Sukhwinder Singh,a resident of Mellbourne in the American …
EastEnders – The Panesar Brothers in the House »
Albert Square’s newest family starts to arrive. Panesar’s are going to set a new trademark. Their conflict with Ben Mitchell will set a …
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 …
World Mourns The Demise of Deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal »
This week, Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal was gunned down in midday during a traffic stop, in “a cold-blooded manner, ambush style,” Harris …
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visit Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, UK »
The Earl and Countess of Wessex visited the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Gurdwara in Southall to celebrate their new licensing to offer The Duke of Edinburgh Awards
Read more...Direct Flights Between London Luton Airport and Amritsar »
New direct flights are expected to commence between Amritsar and London in early 2019, following significant ongoing discussion between London Luton Airport and a number of major Indian carriers.
Read more...Empire of the Sikhs Exhibition Opens in London »
Over 100 dazzling artworks and objects tell the story of a cosmopolitan empire that almost ended British rule in India
Read more...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 …
Maharani Jind Kaur’s Jewellery Sells for £182,000 »
A Sikh art collector, Davinder Toor, reveals news of the latest exhibition featuring stunning objects from the Sikh Empire!
A pair of gold …
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...Royal Mail stamp to feature Princess Sophia Duleep Singh »
The Royal Mail is to mark 100 years since women were allowed to vote in the UK by featuring Princess Sophia Duleep …
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...Want to write for Sikhs Online? »
Sikhs Online is looking for volunteer writers to work with us in 2018. As our readership grows, so is the need to provide fresh, unique content. Want to be part of something big in 2018? Join our team.
Read more...Melbourne School Change their Uniform Policy for a Sikh Boy »
Melbourne, Australia: A prep school in North West Melbourne, Australia has changed it’s uniform policy to ensure the enrollment of five year, Sidhak Singh.
Read more...Sikh Art Exhibits in the UK »
Saturday 4th November on the day of Guru Nanak Dev Ji Gurpurab there was an opening at Guru Maneyo Granth Gurdwara in Slough of a Sikh Art exhibition called Without Shape Without Form painted by the artist Kanwar Singh from Art of Punjab.
Read more...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...The Boy with the Topknot – Film Review »
The Boy with the Topknot, BBC2 adaptation of the critically acclaimed memoir by Sathnam Sanghera - Read our full review
Read more...Munshi Singh and The Komagata Maru Incident »
Munshi Singh was a Komagata Maru passenger interviewed by J. Edward Bird – the lawyer for the test case in the British Columbia Court of Appeal.
Read more...10 Oct 2017 World Mental Health Day Awareness and Support are Both Key »
Tuesday 10th October marks World Mental Health Day for 2017. The area of mental health does not always get the exposure, publicity and …
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 …
UK MP Tanmanjeet Dhesi calls for direct flights between Amritsar – UK »
22nd September 2017, London: Sri Guru Ramdas Amritsar international airport may witness international flights from Britain as UK Member Parliament Tanmanjit Singh Dhesi …
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 …
WATCH – LBC interview with Mohan Singh on Grooming Gangs »
Katie Hopkins, interviews Mohan Singh on LBC. Mr Singh, founder of Sikh Awareness Society has been working with communities across Britain with …
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 …
World Mental Health Day, 10th October »
As World Mental Health Day approaches Mental Health will get a welcome spotlight in terms of coverage via TV, press and radio which …
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 …
The Rise of The Sikh Empire »
In 1799, thе Sіkh еmріrе wаѕ еѕtаblіѕhеd undеr thе lеаdеrѕhір оf Mаhаrаjа Rаnjіt Sіngh. Thе fоrmаtіоn оf thе Sіkh …
Teenager wins backing from 3 wealthy Dragons »
Entrepreneurial teenager Arminder Singh Dhillon, aged 15, has become the youngest person ever to receive backing from three of the UK’s biggest and most established business people.
Read more...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...BBC’s Comedy Classroom – Calling Sikh Students! »
Are you a Headteacher, Teacher, Parent or Student involved in or attending a Sikh faith school around the UK? This may may …
Maharaja Duleep Singh »
Dulеер Sіngh wаѕ thе уоungеѕt ѕоn оf Mаhаrаjа Rаnjіt Sіngh аnd thе lаѕt Mаhаrаjа оf thе …
History Special : Maharaja Ranjit Singh »
Throughout May, we are running a series of special historical articles and we welcome you to share and comment.
Bоrn оn 13th Nоvеmbеr …
Missing Person Appeal : Navi Uppal »
It has been over a month since 42-year-old Sakhminder Uppal, known as Navi, was last seen at his home address in Freshwater Grove, …
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 …
Why Not Khalistan? »
Thе Khаlіѕtаn mоvеmеnt іѕ a nаtіоnаlіѕt роlіtісаl lіbеrаtіоn mоvеmеnt, whісh ѕееkѕ tо сrеаtе a ѕераrаtе соuntrу саllеd Khаlіѕtаn, thе Sіkhѕ’ аutоnоmоuѕ hоmеlаnd. Bу …
Battle of Saragarhi : Sikh soldiers defended a British Army post »
In 1897 at the Battle of Saragarhi 21 Sikh soldiers defended a British Army post against 10,000 Afghan Tribesman.
Read more...Interview: SikhsOnline Founder Releases New Book »
Mann Matharu, the founder of Sikhs Online, announced the publication of this debut novel, The Monk of Lantau on 9th August …
Sikh Grandfather Brutally Beaten »
An 82-year-old Sikh grandfather was brutally beaten with a steel pipe by a man who reportedly targeted him for looking like one of …
Man charged with murder of Ranjit Singh Power »
British millionaire Ranjit Singh Power went missing in India 2 weeks ago The businessman’s body was today found in woodland in northern India …
Made in India – DC Avanti »
Thanks to the fact that it is the first made-in-India sports car, the DC Avanti is one of the most awaited launches. The DC Avanti, first seen at the 2012 Delhi Auto
Read more...Body of Missing Baljeev Johal Found »
Body of missing Baljeev Johal has been recovered from River Leam in Marton. Baljeev went missing last year on October 5 from Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
Read more...UK Workplace Turban Law Amended »
A new employment law has come into force across the UK that enables Sikhs to wear turban in all workplace. Thanks to a decade-long campaign
Read more...FBI to track violence against Sikhs, Hindus and Arabs »
Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will now be able to track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindus and Arab Americans.
Read more...New Train From Amritsar to Anandpur Sahib »
A long standing demand of Sikhs for a train is finally met. New express train from Anandpur Sahib to Amritsar was flagged off …
New Jersey students to learn about Sikhism »
The burden of educating people of other faiths about Sikhism will be significantly eased for the Sikh community in the State of New …
Birthday Appeal For Missing, Baljeev Johal »
The family of missing man Baljeev Johal have released a further appeal, on the date of his 25th Birthday.
Read more...Is Captain America really a Sikh? »
A Sikh man in his 40s been seen talking to strangers in New York while dressed as Captain America!
Read more...Sikh man attacked with knife in supermarket »
North Wales, UK (January 17, 2015)- A 25-year-old man, armed with a hammer and a machete, launched a savage attack on an Asian …
Calsa Care Awarded Employer of The Year »
Calsa care has been awarded with the Employer of the year award by Wakefield College’s commercial training arm, Services to business. The annual …
Sikhs awarded with OBE »
Fauja Singh, 103, holds the world record for the marathon in his age group – along with five British records – and …
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 …
‘Disarm’ plea for Sikhs in Punjab nuclear peril »
The United Nations has been urged to intervene to de-escalate a situation that could end in an India-Pakistan nuclear conflict and …
‘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 …
RDB Nominated for two Urban Music Awards »
RDB are up for the Best UK Asian Act and Best Band competing against other talented and chart …
Armed robber disguised himself as a Sikh »
A robber who several times disguised himself with a beard and a red turban to give the impression that he belonged to the …
‘Wonderfully warm’ Grewals star in TV series »
A Sikh family from Horton near Windsor, Berkshire, is set to become the best-known Asian family in Britain.
The Grewals were chosen for …
Time for Diwali goodwill to shine again »
The BBC, consistently one of the most even-handed observers of Britain’s many ethnic communities, has put together a fine explanatory article about Diwali, …
Web World »
SGPC to fund five ‘true Sikhs’ at Cambridge
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) is to sponsor five Indian Sikhs at Cambridge University, …
1984 anti-Sikh riots: three jailed for life »
Three men involved in the anti-Sikh riots that followed the assassination of Indian prime minister Indira Ghandi in 1984 have been jailed for …
Californian legislators give a lead on kirpans »
The California State legislature has passed a groundbreaking bill to train law enforcement personnel about the importance of the ‘kirpans’ Sikhs are charged …
Sikh newsagent in tobacco talks with Health Minister »
A Birmingham businessman was among a contingent of newsagents who met Health Minister Gilliam Merron to explain the difficulties small retailers would face …
Exciting Research on Religious Young People in the UK Today »
A team of university researchers is beginning work on an exciting government-funded project which explores how religious young people negotiate their identities, values …
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 …
The Worlds Biggest Bhangra Group »
Saturday 12th September 2009, In Birmingham UK at Artsfest (Europes Largest Free Arts Festival) in Centenery Square, all of the UK’s …
Policeman helps 66 escape coach inferno »
An off-duty policeman is believed to have led the evacuation of more than 60 Sikh women and children shortly before the double-decker bus …
Mann Ents Present ‘Summer Mela 2009’ »
Mann Ents invite you to a cultural experience for all the family at Woodville Halls, the finest venue in Kent. Featuring live …
A top-notch tragicomedy of our times »
Son of a poor Sikh family in Britain’s industrial midlands, Sathnam Sanghera has risen through talent and scholastic endeavour – from assisted place …
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 …
Judge hits errant dairy with £200k costs »
A High Court battle between two Sikh-owned dairy businesses ended in June with the loser, Johal Dairies of Wolverhampton, facing a legal bill …
Introducing DJ BaLLi »
17 and from New Delhi, India, DJ BaLLi started his music career in 2005 and rose to undefined …
Punjabi man has five kidneys in his body »
A Punjabi photographer has made headlines worldwide with the revelation that he has five kidneys – the two he was born with and …
TV show suspends Hardeep Singh Kohli after complaint »
Britain’s busiest showbiz Sikh, Hardeep Singh Kohli, will be a little less ubiquitous during the next six months.
The comedian and TV and …
Brit Asia Super Star »
A nationwide search has been launched to find the next big British Asian singing sensation. Brit Asia Super Star is the …
Dhanda takes second round KO in Speaker contest »
Parmjit Dhanda, a Sikh member of the British parliament, failed in his bid to become Speaker of the House of Commons in …
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 …
Blood flows in India after Vienna shootings »
YOUNG militants who stormed into a temple in Austria and shot and killed one of the leaders of a Sikh sect sparked widespread …
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…
British Army links celebrated in parade »
A request from the local temple resulted in the British Army taking part in Vaisakhi celebrations in Derby.
Soldiers joined the Sikhs’ founding …
UK muslims condemn Taliban Sikh ‘tax’ »
The United Kingdom Council of Indian Muslims has spoken out against the alleged imposition by the Taliban of a religious tax on the …
Family die as car driven wrong way on M1 »
A Sikh family travelling south in a Jaguar car on the M1 motorway in Bedfordshire died when their car was hit by a …
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 …
‘Blackout’ throws light on telecomms pioneer »
At the age of 80, a Sikh venerated by fellow scientists as the father of fiber optics, has had his achievements reprised for …
Jaskirt’s musicians challenge stereotypes »
Up and coming performers on the vibrant British Asian music scene are being showcased on the website of a rising young …
Odd tale of the little temple on the prairie »
A Sikh man who says God told him to travel from Florida to build a temple on the Canadian prairies has become the …
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 …
Up to 7 years for hit-and-run driver »
A college professor who taught peacekeeping and international co-operation was fatally injured when he was struck by a car driven by a man …
Bedi banks on Sikh mantra career boost »
Monica Bedi, former Bollywood actress who became more famous for her dramatic personal life than for her performances on screen, is hoping that …
‘Landslide’ threat to gurdwara expansion plan »
A plan to expand a noted Sikh temple in California is facing an uphill struggle – for fears that more development would …
Sikh woman, 60, gives birth to twins »
A woman of 60 is thought to have become the oldest mother in Canada and perhaps the oldest Sikh woman ever to give …
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 …
BBC presenter asked for taxi driver without a turban »
A BBC radio presenter has been sacked for allegedly making “completely unacceptable” racial comments in a telephone call.
From a studio, BBC Bristol’s …
Families’ tug-of-love for abandoned boy »
A Sikh boy who was abandoned by his mother in London may complete a year in foster care by the time he is …
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 …
Tragic background to PM’s appeal to Sikhs »
Against a background of terrorist turbulence, prime minister Manmohan Singh has appealed to Sikhs in India to do their best to help ensure …
UK Sikhs join protest at Human Rights Court verdict »
Sikhs in the UK have joined the outcry against a decision by the European Court of Human Rights to uphold a French law …
Celebrations muted as Sikhs gain first NZ MP »
A one-time Indian businessman Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi has been elected to New Zealand’s new parliament on the winning National Party ticket.
Formerly resident …
SALDEF in dramatic move to head off Sikh outflow »
American Sikhs living in Indiana have been invited to an unusual State gathering to hear experts remind them of their civil rights and …
Lion of Punjab sale price tops £100,000 »
A white marble bust of the Sikh emperor who once owned the Koh-i-Noor diamond was sold for £110,000 at Bonhams, the London auction …
Muslim site hosts US Sikhi poll warning »
The undercurrent of apprehension among ethnic minorities in America about possible adverse reactions to the election of the next US president was addressed …
History made as Pakistani Sikhs process into India »
Online news site the Punjab Newsline has reported an historic religious procession of Pakistani Sikhs into India.
It says that 370 Pakistani nationals …
Have I Got Bhangra For You, says comedian Paul »
The exuberance of bhangra dancing was given unexpected exposure to UK audiences when comedian Paul Merton joined in a dance competition in the …
Belgian police condemned for akhand paath outrage »
Police who moved against a suspected people trafficking ring in Belgium have caused outrage among the country’s Sikh community for heavy-handed intrusion into …
Police find takeaway staff cooking near corpse »
Police investigating a report of a sudden death at a British kebab shop found the owner cooking with a colleague’s corpse lying on …
Dead singing star’s family reject drowning verdict »
The mysterious and sudden death of the teenage Sikh winner of a top-rated Indian TV talent show is still a matter of dispute …
Indian film maker will record Canada’s shame »
In 1914 a shipload of 376 passengers from Hong Kong, most of them Sikhs, had their hopes of immigration to Canada dashed when …
Jail sentence for ‘insulting’ turban attack »
A drunken passenger who committed “the grave insult” of ripping off a Sikh taxi driver’s turban has been jailed for 12 months.
The …
Saraghari: a celebration of inspirational gallantry »
The courage of a tiny band of Sikh soldiers in the face of insurmountable odds has been commemorated once more in a celebration …
Now Ealing has a Bollywood claim to fame »
An acting school for wannabee Bollywood stars has opened in Ealing, West London, location of the famous Ealing Studios, the home of British …
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.
Indian Takeaway: Kohli serves up the big question »
Hardeep Singh Kohli, one of UK Sikhism’s growing array of media personalities, is the personification of the contradictions that many Sikhs feel about …
Trail will show Scots and Sikhs ‘intertwined’ »
On Tuesday, September 30th, Scottish Minister for Culture, Linda Fabiani MSP, will host a reception at Edinburgh Castle to launch the Scottish Sikh …
Court orders Californian temple board election »
Legal pressure by a member of the congregation has resulted in a Sikh temple in Yuba City, California, being ordered to elect a …
Sikh jailed for life – threatening assault »
A Sikh who had passed his driving test only two days earlier caused a pedestrian a life-threatening head injury when he punched him …
Shah Rukh Khan prays at Golden Temple »
Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan and actress Anushka Sharma pray at Golden temple prior to the shoot of their upcoming …
Singh is Kinng (Movie Review) »
Staying true to his roots, Happy Singh (Akshay Kumar) strives to better the world in a far from traditional manner. Anees Bazmee has …
Britain’s Got Talent »
Trainee lawyer Suleman Mirza and sidekick Madhu Singh had the crowds at the Hackney Empire cheering when they performed at the auditions for Britain's Got Talent.
Read more...Poster boy Sikh joins fight against intolerance »
Still proudly wearing his beard and turban, a Sikh lawyer turned entrepreneur has leapt to fame in America by transforming himself yet again …
Johnson pledge to ‘unite London’ »
Boris Johnson, who attended the Sikh New Year festival, Vaisakhi, in Trafalgar Square, London, has pledged to be a “mayor for all London”. …
Rohit Bal to create Jewellery »
FASHION designer Rohit Bal has announced plans of creating exquisite gold and diamond pieces for city based jeweller Kirtilals.
“I have been retained …
Bracelet battle costs soar to £200,000 »
When a High Court judge ruled last year that a Welsh school was guilty of indirect discrimination against a 14-year-old Sikh girl the school was faced with legal costs of £76,000 for defending its position…