The award exists to recognise a wide range of achievements from inspiring individuals through pivotal contributions made by the Sikh community across a
variety of fields with winners selected from across the globe, including Asia, the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Africa and the Middle East. This includes those who positively impact business, charity, sport, arts, culture, religious advocacy, education and medicine.
There is no central, organized system to answer their concerns and questions or guide them to the resources that might answer their questions and needs. In addition, parents are not always aware where to find attractive cartoon videos, children's books, Sikhi coloring books, animation videos, etc. for their young ones.
The religious and tourist capital of Punjab, Amritsar is a developing city with an international airport, that not only serves people in the state of Punjab but also the adjoining states including Jammu & Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh.
The monument, which was commissioned by the Guru Nanak Gurdwara Wednesfield after Wolverhampton Council agreed to transfer land, was officially unveiled by the Jathedar of the Akal Takht, Giani Harpreet Singh.
Of the 44 people, 32 will be adopted by the Sobti Foundation of New York-based philanthropist Mandeep Singh Sobti.
It also housed a Japanese spy who operated one of Perak's first photo studios!
The 21 soldiers chose to fight to the death rather than surrender against an enemy of more than 10,000 men
Sikhism in Afghanistan dates back to the 15th century, making the community as old as the religion itself.
Nearly 200 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus are still stranded in Afghanistan, an organisation that is coordinating their evacuation efforts with MEA and IAF said.
Pakistan has decided to allow Sikh pilgrims to visit Gurwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur from next month amidst efforts to contain the fourth wave of coronavirus.