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Sikh Man Kidnapped In Daylight, Killed In California Mistaken-Identity Case
A 57-year-old Sikh man of Indian origin was kidnapped and murdered in California in a horrific case of mistaken identity on Tuesday. Avtar Singh was abducted in broad daylight from Tracy, which is an hour from San Jose.
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Mocked For His Turban, He Bought 5 Rolls-Royces: What Happened Next Went Viral
UK-based Sikh billionaire Reuben Singh responded to a racist remark about his turban by launching the Rolls-Royce Turban Challenge.
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Terrorist Says Targeted Kapil Sharma's Cafe As His Show Mocked Nihang Sikhs
A participant at Kapil Sharma's show had made some "humorous" remarks on the traditional dress and conduct of Nihang Sikhs that had hurt the sentiments of the community, said Harjit Singh Laddi, who claimed responsibility for the firing at his cafe.
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Shooting Of Sikh Family In Canada Case Of Mistaken Identity: Police
A Sikh family from India who was targeted last month in a shooting spree in the Canadian province of Ontario that killed one person was possibly a case of mistaken identity, provincial police have said.
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Singapore's Deputy PM Lawrence Wong Hails Sikhs' Contribution
Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.
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Sikh Body SGPC Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Raises Concern Of Culture Loss
Sikh body SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami today opposed the Uniform Civil Code, citing concerns about the potential erosion of traditions, culture, and the unique identity of minorities.
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Turban Day Celebrated At Times Square In New York
The iconic Times Square in New York was seeped in the colours and tradition of the Sikh culture as members of the community tied turbans to thousands of New Yorkers and tourists to spread awareness about the Sikh identity amid a spike in hate crimes against them in the country.
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New Art Exhibit To Explore Sikh Identity In Post-9/11 US
A first-ever exhibition exclusively featuring contributions of the Sikh-Americans to the US will open here next month aiming to spread awareness about Sikhs in the wake of numerous hate crimes against the community after the 9/11 attacks.
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US government to consider requests of allowing Sikhs in army: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will consider requests being made by over 120 lawmakers, both from the House of Representatives and the Senate, on allowing Sikhs to serve in the armed forces without any compromise of their religious identity and symbols, the Pentagon has said.
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Sikh leader asked to remove turban at Rome airport: Punjab Chief Minister to take up matter with PM
Terming removal of turban in the name of security checks a direct assault on Sikh identity, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said the Union government must mount pressure on countries resorting to this measure, to desist from such practices.
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Sikh Man Kidnapped In Daylight, Killed In California Mistaken-Identity Case
A 57-year-old Sikh man of Indian origin was kidnapped and murdered in California in a horrific case of mistaken identity on Tuesday. Avtar Singh was abducted in broad daylight from Tracy, which is an hour from San Jose.
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Mocked For His Turban, He Bought 5 Rolls-Royces: What Happened Next Went Viral
UK-based Sikh billionaire Reuben Singh responded to a racist remark about his turban by launching the Rolls-Royce Turban Challenge.
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Terrorist Says Targeted Kapil Sharma's Cafe As His Show Mocked Nihang Sikhs
A participant at Kapil Sharma's show had made some "humorous" remarks on the traditional dress and conduct of Nihang Sikhs that had hurt the sentiments of the community, said Harjit Singh Laddi, who claimed responsibility for the firing at his cafe.
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Shooting Of Sikh Family In Canada Case Of Mistaken Identity: Police
A Sikh family from India who was targeted last month in a shooting spree in the Canadian province of Ontario that killed one person was possibly a case of mistaken identity, provincial police have said.
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Singapore's Deputy PM Lawrence Wong Hails Sikhs' Contribution
Sikhs in Singapore have distinguished themselves in their chosen professions and made significant contributions in diverse fields while retaining their culture, faith and unique identity, Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said.
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Sikh Body SGPC Opposes Uniform Civil Code, Raises Concern Of Culture Loss
Sikh body SGPC chief Harjinder Singh Dhami today opposed the Uniform Civil Code, citing concerns about the potential erosion of traditions, culture, and the unique identity of minorities.
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Turban Day Celebrated At Times Square In New York
The iconic Times Square in New York was seeped in the colours and tradition of the Sikh culture as members of the community tied turbans to thousands of New Yorkers and tourists to spread awareness about the Sikh identity amid a spike in hate crimes against them in the country.
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New Art Exhibit To Explore Sikh Identity In Post-9/11 US
A first-ever exhibition exclusively featuring contributions of the Sikh-Americans to the US will open here next month aiming to spread awareness about Sikhs in the wake of numerous hate crimes against the community after the 9/11 attacks.
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US government to consider requests of allowing Sikhs in army: Pentagon
US Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will consider requests being made by over 120 lawmakers, both from the House of Representatives and the Senate, on allowing Sikhs to serve in the armed forces without any compromise of their religious identity and symbols, the Pentagon has said.
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Sikh leader asked to remove turban at Rome airport: Punjab Chief Minister to take up matter with PM
Terming removal of turban in the name of security checks a direct assault on Sikh identity, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday said the Union government must mount pressure on countries resorting to this measure, to desist from such practices.
