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US Lawmaker Urges Pentagon To Reconsider Beard-Shaving Policy For Sikhs
Highlighting concerns for Sikh Americans serving in the military, a prominent US lawmaker has urged the Pentagon to reconsider a policy that calls for a blanket beard-shaving mandate among service members.
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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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In A First, Sikh-American Appointed As Attorney General Of A US State
Gurbir S Grewal, a prominent Indian-American lawyer has become the first Sikh attorney general of the US state of New Jersey after the state Senate approved his nomination unanimously.
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Sikh-American Stabbed To Death In Taxi
A Sikh American man was stabbed to death in his taxi in the US by a 19-year-old who was upset over not getting admission into his choice of university.
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He Was 12. He Had Just Moved To America. Then His Sikh Father Was Murdered.
Prabhjot Singh Rathor entered the sanctuary and bowed low toward the holy book at the front of the room.
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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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US Court Jails Two Americans For Assaulting Sikh Man In California
The Sikh Coalition said in the last 15 years after the September 11 or 9/11 attacks, Sikhs remain a hundred times more likely to be targeted in hate crimes.
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Hate Crime Charges Against Attackers Of Sikh-American
District Attorney official's in Contra Costa, US, filed hate crime charges against six who attacked a Sikh-American, severely injuring him. According to the Sikh Coalition, attacks on sikhs in America has gone up several times since 9/11 attacks in the US.
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2 Arrested After Sikh-American Brutally Assaulted In US
Two persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged hate crime attack on a 41-year-old Sikh-American IT professional in the US, police said today.
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Sikh Techie Beaten, Hair Cut With Knife In Alleged Hate Crime In US
Maan Singh Khalsa, 41, an IT professional in California, was driving home on the night of September 25 when a group of men in car threw a beer can at his vehicle. Shouting that his hair be cut off, the men pulled his head out of the window, and cut a fistful of his hair with a knife, alleged Mr Khalsa.
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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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Barack Obama Appoints Indian-American To Key Administration Post
US President Barack Obama has appointed an Indian-American engineer to a key administration post, the White House said.
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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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US House passes resolution denouncing attack against Sikhs
The Illinois House has passed a resolution denouncing attacks against Sikh Americans, in particular the shootout inside a Wisconsin gurdwara in August that killed six Sikh worshippers.
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US Lawmaker Urges Pentagon To Reconsider Beard-Shaving Policy For Sikhs
Highlighting concerns for Sikh Americans serving in the military, a prominent US lawmaker has urged the Pentagon to reconsider a policy that calls for a blanket beard-shaving mandate among service members.
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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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In A First, Sikh-American Appointed As Attorney General Of A US State
Gurbir S Grewal, a prominent Indian-American lawyer has become the first Sikh attorney general of the US state of New Jersey after the state Senate approved his nomination unanimously.
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Sikh-American Stabbed To Death In Taxi
A Sikh American man was stabbed to death in his taxi in the US by a 19-year-old who was upset over not getting admission into his choice of university.
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He Was 12. He Had Just Moved To America. Then His Sikh Father Was Murdered.
Prabhjot Singh Rathor entered the sanctuary and bowed low toward the holy book at the front of the room.
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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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US Court Jails Two Americans For Assaulting Sikh Man In California
The Sikh Coalition said in the last 15 years after the September 11 or 9/11 attacks, Sikhs remain a hundred times more likely to be targeted in hate crimes.
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Hate Crime Charges Against Attackers Of Sikh-American
District Attorney official's in Contra Costa, US, filed hate crime charges against six who attacked a Sikh-American, severely injuring him. According to the Sikh Coalition, attacks on sikhs in America has gone up several times since 9/11 attacks in the US.
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2 Arrested After Sikh-American Brutally Assaulted In US
Two persons have been arrested in connection with an alleged hate crime attack on a 41-year-old Sikh-American IT professional in the US, police said today.
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Sikh Techie Beaten, Hair Cut With Knife In Alleged Hate Crime In US
Maan Singh Khalsa, 41, an IT professional in California, was driving home on the night of September 25 when a group of men in car threw a beer can at his vehicle. Shouting that his hair be cut off, the men pulled his head out of the window, and cut a fistful of his hair with a knife, alleged Mr Khalsa.
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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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Barack Obama Appoints Indian-American To Key Administration Post
US President Barack Obama has appointed an Indian-American engineer to a key administration post, the White House said.
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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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US House passes resolution denouncing attack against Sikhs
The Illinois House has passed a resolution denouncing attacks against Sikh Americans, in particular the shootout inside a Wisconsin gurdwara in August that killed six Sikh worshippers.
