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Now 50% DU quota for Sikhs

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:36:00 +0000

For the first time four DU colleges are considering reserving 50 per cent of their under-graduate seats for Sikh students.

Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, in North Campus, is among the four colleges planning the reservation.

The colleges, all run by the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC), were declared minority institutions last year by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institution. During this year’s admission season, the colleges will have a separate cut-off for Sikh students.

“We will reserve 50 per cent of the seats for Sikh students. For general category seats, students will be admitted as per university norms. There will be separate cutoffs to admit students to the minority seats. The dates for admissions will be according to the university and the college will remain as close to the university as it has been,” said Dr Jaswinder Singh, principal of SGTB Khalsa College.

The college will continue to provide three per cent reservation for physically handicapped students, both in general and Sikh quota, he said.

The other three colleges awarded the minority status in July last year are Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce, Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College and Mata Sundri College.

with thanks : Indian Express : LINK for detailed news.

Man chops off Sikh's beard, arrested

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Tue, 15 May 2012 07:34:00 +0000

Ambala, May 14 (PTI) A man has been arrested for attacking a Sikh youth and allegedly chopping off his beard following a scuffle over ice-cream in the Cantonment area here, police said today. The Sikh youth, Gurjeet Singh, who runs an ice-cream parlour in Palledar Mohalla, in his police complaint alleged that a customer came to his shop last night and asked for a cup of ice cream. The customer, Aman, entered into an argument with Gurjeet over the quantity of the ice cream served and soon it took an ugly turn and he attacked him with a sharp weapon, police said. Gurjeet, who received minor injuries in the attack, alleged that Aman had also cut his beard with the weapon. Police arrested Aman and booked him for deliberate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feelings. Meanwhile, Haryana SGPC and Akali Dal have condemned the incident.

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Foundation stone of Langer hall at Gurdwara Bala Sahib : DSGMC : SikhsIndia

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Vaisakhi 2012 celebration & Turban Day in Oslo (Norway)

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Gurdeep Kaur) — Fri, 11 May 2012 23:07:00 +0000

The Vaisakhi 2012 celebration in Oslo (Norway) was a week full of different activities.It reached its peek on 14th April when hundreds of Sikhs marched through the main street of Oslo, and over 1500 Norwegians wore turbans in all imaginable colours. Sikhs arrived in Norway in the beginning of the 1970´s.Since then,Vaisakhi has been celebrated in Norway and Vaisakhi celebration has gone through several milestones.For instance,when first Gurdwara was established in 1984(Oslo),and the first time Sikhs marched through the main street of Oslo.This year the Nagar Kirtan ended up at Rådhusplassen (Town Hall square, in the middle of central Oslo) where different activities were held and langar was served. One of the main activities is the Norwegian Turban Day.

In 2010 a group of young Norwegian Sikhs felt that even though the Nagar Kirtan is extremely beautiful, the point of walking through central Oslo fade away when we forget to actively invite the Norwegians (non-Sikhs). People not familiar to Sikhism observe a lot of turbans, long beards, kirpans and hear us screaming something they can’t understand. Those who aren´t used to this might find it bit scary. Having this in mind, UngeSikher (Young Sikhs) under Gurudwara Sri Guru Nanak Dev Ji – Oslo, decided to do something, and arranged the first Norwegian Turban Day in 2010.It was a great success.

This year The Norwegian Turban Day was held for the third time.Several tents were put up at the Town Hall square and the guests went through a route consisting of several posts.When they leave the tent they are told to show the turban respect if they want to keep it. In the tent we hang up posters and photos of Sikhs that provide information about Sikhism. Not least,representatives from Young Sikhs are there to break the barriers. The excitement and positive feedback from the guests was enormous. Not only did several thousand people visited, but over 1500 tried and kept their turbans. Over 1500 Norwegians from 2-90 years walked around in the city with colourful turbans! In a time where Sikh turbans are unfamiliar and seen as scary; it is important to invite the rest of the society and make them understand that even though you wear a turban you are not scary.Almost all the big newspapers and TV-channels covered The Turban Day. Aim of the Norwegian Turban Day is to re-launch the turban as a symbol of solidarity, equality and religious freedom. The past years have been characterized of prejudices in the public debate, not least; there is growing tendency of polarizations in the society. With The Turban Day contributes in reducing the gap between Sikhs and the society. Link:http://www.sikhfoundation.org/2012/

Gurmat Camp by DSGMC

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Tue, 08 May 2012 15:51:00 +0000

Dr.Man Mohan Kaur with Daler Mehndi

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Gurdeep Kaur) — Mon, 07 May 2012 08:52:00 +0000

Dr.Man Mohan Kaur ( Principal,Sri Guru Nanak Dev Khalsa College,Dev Nagar,University of Delhi) with Daler Mehndi,King of Bhangra Famous Punjabi singer

Just found this shocking news on net. Donno if true or fake. DSGMC must immediately check it.

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Sun, 06 May 2012 17:28:00 +0000

चंद रूपयों की खातिर...गुरूद्वारा बैचनें की तैयारी?

Posted on: Saturday 28 April 2012

नई दिल्ली (संवादाता अफज़ल खान)।सीलम पुर विधान सभा अंतर्गत वार्ड संख्या 249 के मरकज़ी चौक जाफराबाद के पास घनी मुस्लिम आबादी के बीच एक मात्र गुरूद्वारा है जिसको कुछ लालची लोग चंद रूपयो के खातिर फ्लैट बना कर बेचनें की तैयारी कर रहै हैं।और चुपके-चुपके गुरूद्वारा के अंदर लेंटर डाल कर फ्लैट बना रहै हैं इस कार्य में पुलिस और एमसीडी के कुछ भ्रस्ट अधिकारी भी उनका साथ दे रहै हैं।गौरतलब है क्षेत्र में प्रोपर्टी (ज़मीन) का रेट आसमान छू रहा है । इंच दर इंच जगह की कीमत बहूत है। जिसके कारण प्रोपर्टी डीलर इस घनी आबादी में एकमात्र बचे गुरूद्वारे को रातो-रात फ्लैट बनाकर बेचना चाहते हैं। उनके इस अपराध में उनका सहयोग इस गुरूद्वारे के कथित संचालक भी कर रहै है। और इसमें बनने वाले फ्लैटो का ब्याना तक लें लिया गया है,सूत्रो से पता चला है, कि इन फ्लैटो को तैयार होनें से पहले ही 30-40 लाख रूपये प्रति फ्लैट के हिसाब से बेच दिया गया है ?और अवैध निर्माण जल्द से जल्द पूरा करके अपने मकसद में कामयाब होना चाहते हैं,आश्चर्य की बात यह है कि इस दुष्कर्म में उनका साथ मौजूदा गुरूद्वारा संचालक के अलावा ज़मीन दान कर्ता जो कि प्रोपटी डीलर भी है, खुल कर सहयोग कर रहा है,और वह इन फ्लैटो को अपने निजि इस्तेमाल की बात कह कर टाल रहा है, इस क्षेत्र के थाना (जाफराबाद) के अधिकारी भी अपनी आंखे मूंदे हुए है।क्योंकि उन्हें उनका हिस्सा जो मिल गया है ? एक गुप्त सूत्र के अनुसार प्रति लेंटर 20 हज़ार रूपया तय हुआ है,और``चाय-पानी``अलग से?एमसीडी के एक अधिकारी को भी `खुश` करा गया है,क्षेत्र के कई मुस्लिम समाजसेवी व बुद्दिजीवी इस अवैध निर्माण कार्य से नाखुश है, और उनका कहना है,कि गुरूद्वारा रहने से क्षेत्र में सदभाव का संतुलन बरकरार था परन्तु प्रोपर्टी के दलालो ने अपनी गंदी नज़र से इस धार्मिक स्थान को भी नहीं बक्शा है,और धार्मिक स्थान की जगह पर अवैध रिहाईश बनाना गैर मुनासिब है,और वह जल्द ही उस विषय को लेकर क्षेत्र के पुलिस व एमसीडी के आला अधिकारियों से मुलाकात करेंगे।

Link : http://crimeindiaonline.com/news.php?news_id=2295

Can Sikh women wear helmets for safety, DSGMC asks Akal Takht

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:02:00 +0000

Days after Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit disagreed with her Transport department’s undertaking to the Delhi High Court that it was willing to change rules and make it mandatory for women to wear helmets while riding two-wheelers, the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) has asked the Akal Takht, the supreme religious and temporal seat of Sikhism, to decide whether Sikh women should be allowed to wear helmets in the interest of safety.

The DSGMC move to step beyond religious compulsions on grounds of safety follows the Transport department’s submission that it was willing to change provisions in the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules that exempted women from wearing helmets. But Dikshit differed, saying the rule making it optional for women pillion riders to wear helmets was formulated in 1999 on requests by a particular community — she didn’t name the Sikhs — and that exemption couldn’t be withdrawn so easily.

Bhajan Singh Walia, Senior Vice President of DSGMC, told Newsline that they have approached the Akal Takht to take a call, given the safety issue involved.

“Essentially, the High Court’s decision is in totality for all men and women in view of safety of people travelling on busy and dangerous Delhi roads. But our religion absolutely prohibits people from wearing any form of a cap, and wearing a helmet (a form of cap) goes against the tenets of our religion,” Walia said.

“Our religious texts have given elaborate details about the way we should preserve our kesh (hair). Our hair can’t be trimmed, cut or even clipped. If at all one has to preserve his/her hair, it has to be done in a proper turban,” he said.

with thanks : INDIAN EXPRESS : LINK for detailed news.

Bala Sahib Hospital

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:06:00 +0000

डीडीए ने गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमिटी को नोटिस भेजा

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:04:00 +0000

प्रस॥ नई दिल्ली : डीडीए ने गुरु हरकिशन हॉस्पिटल मामले में दिल्ली सिख गुरुद्वारा प्रबंधक कमिटी को कारण बताओ नोटिस भेजा है। नोटिस में कहा गया है कि हॉस्पिटल के लिए जमीन 25 जून 2002 को सौंपी गई थी। जिसके दो साल बाद वहां निर्माण कार्य हो जाना चाहिए था। लेकिन फील्ड स्टाफ की जांच रिपोर्ट के मुताबिक बिल्डिंग अभी भी पूरी नहीं बनी है और उसे बनाने से पहले बिल्ंिडग प्लान का अप्रूवल भी नहीं लिया गया।

इस आधार पर जमीन दी गई थी कि इसे बेचा या ट्रांसफर नहीं किया जा सकता। यहां ओपीडी चलेगी और मुफ्त इलाज किया जाएगा। लेकिन यह नोटिस में आया है कि इस प्लॉट का कमर्शल इस्तेमाल हो रहा है जो शर्त का उल्लंघन है। डीडीए ने कमिटी से 15 दिन में जवाब देने को कहा है।

with thanks : NBT : link

Sikhs launch race profiling app for phones

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:38:00 +0000

A Sikh rights group in the United States has launched a unique smartphone app that would allow people to register complaints about ‘racial’ airport security screenings.

The Sikh Coalition, which released the Fly Rights app claimed that the 11 US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening complaints probed during the early part of 2011 were woefully unrepresentative of how many fliers were actually being pulled aside on the basis of race, religion or ethnicity.

“I would say that some of our board members have more than 11 complaints in a quarter,” ABC News quoted Sikh Coalition programme director Amardeep Singh, as saying. “With the app, what we are trying to do is say ‘No, there are more people out there that have issues with the screening procedures than you think’,” he said.

with thanks : Hindustan times : LINK

Gurdwara Baba Deep Singh Ji : SikhsIndia

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:50:00 +0000

Khanda Baba Deep singh ji : SikhsIndia

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:49:00 +0000

The Booming Economy of Punjab

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:58:00 +0000

By Dr Srimal Fernando, Asia Correspondent

The Indian state of Punjab is one of the most vibrant and dynamic states in the whole of India. Situated in the northwest of the country Punjab is called the “Land of Five Rivers”. This unique piece of land covers an area of 50,362 square kilometers. The state's 27 million inhabitants (Estimates 2011) spread across twenty two districts are well known for its socio-economic achievements. Agriculture continues to be the bedrock of the Punjab economy and earned its reputation as the “Granary of India”. By South Asian standards, the economy of the state has a diverse and rich resource base. Poverty has been reduced over the past 30 years, and a social safety net put into place. There are a number of popular people and celebrities that have already made their presence felt in different streams and activities. Among them is the incumbent Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, one of the internationally acclaimed personalities from Punjab. Another personality is Shri Prakash Singh Badal who has been the Chief Minister of the state since 2007. His party, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), together with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have been, once again, elected to power by winning the 2012 assembly elections in the state. Shri Prakash Singh Badal has been the Chief Minister of Punjab for a record-breaking fifth time. The states major economic resources are its fertile land, the irrigation systems and its well-educated, technically sound population. These factors have contributed to achieve higher levels of productivity and a better competitiveness level in the global economy.

The economy of the state depends heavily on agriculture, industrial exports and tourism .The state is endowed with vast agricultural resources. Being an agricultural state the majority of its workers are engaged in farming and animal husbandry. The state produces most of India's grains than any other state in the country. Wheat, rice, sugarcane, cotton, fodder are the vital economic indicators of Punjab's agrarian society. The state has two crop seasons “Rabi”, the spring harvest season and the “Kharif” the autumn harvest season. The rice produced in the state is marketed and processed in different types of rice mills. There are about 2,200 grain hullers mostly in rural areas of the state. The Punjab sugarcane industry has undergone a major overhaul during the last five decades. The sugar production too has increased in recent years. Morinda Co-operative sugar mill is one of the largest sugar crushing mills in the state with a daily crushing capacity of 4,000 tones. Animal husbandry has been an essential part of Punjab’s economic life. The dairy industry of the state is part of a long and proud agricultural tradition of the state. Punjab is one of the largest milk producing areas of India with a capacity of 10 per cent of the country’s total production capability. Moga, is one of the largest milk processing plants in the state with a total production capacity of 435 thousand liters of milk.

Punjab is one of the most industrialized states in India. The state has a large manufacturing sector serving both the local and exports sectors. The large and small scale factories are scatted in all parts of the state. The majority of the industrial workers are engaged in small scale industries that make up 160,000 units (Estimates 2010). Large and medium business units are four hundred in number (Estimates 2010). The state's diverse industries range from Steel Rolling, scientific instruments, agricultural goods, electrical goods, bicycles, garments, machine tools, textiles, sewing machines to manufacturing of sports goods. Over the past few years the industrial sector employed over a million. The state has positioned itself as a key destination for operations of multinational companies in a variety of industries. In recent years, the state has successfully attracted many big-names and reputed global companies such as Nippon, Hitachi, Fujitsu, Nestle, Glaxo, Smithkline and Motorola. The state economy has witnessed rapid growth in the bicycles manufacturing industry. Today the state of Punjab is the largest bicycles manufacturer in India. Handicrafts and cottage industries of the state have been extremely popular. Punjab has more than 39,000 (Estimates 2010) small cottage industries providing widest avenues for the state’s labours.

Both modern and ancient culture is visible all over the state. Punjab’s natural and historical attractions appeal to many visitors from all parts of the world. Moreover, the fast growing tourism sector is another major pillar in the overall economic field of the state. According to the Punjab Heritage and Tourism Promotion Board (PHTPB) the state has been ranked the fourteenth tourism destination in India from twenty eighth position.The first planned city of India is the state’s capital; Chandigarh. It is a bustling affluent metropolis with glitzy shopping malls, boutiques and colorful markets which houses the intellectual elite as well as the seat of government. It serves as the capital of two states, Punjab and Haryana .The pilgrimage to the holiest of Sikh shrines, the Golden Temple of Amritsar is regarded as the holiest city of Sikhism. It attracts millions of Sikhs from all over the world. Punjab's educational system and technical training is considered to be the best in India. The state has achieved universal literacy of more than 71 percent. The state's high proportion of tertiary graduates and its performance as a modern technological society with thirteen universities promotes high quality of professional education. Currently the state is ranked seventh in terms of education amongst the states of India. The state has a large potential for hydroelectricity, thermal and renewable energy. The state is constructing several power plants with the vision of becoming a state with a power surplus by 2013. As one of the fastest growing economies in the country, the state of Punjab has a unique prospect to position itself on a path of continuing sustainable economic prosperity for its entire people.

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Private school bans wearing turban in Shimla, Singh Sabha says

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 17:54:00 +0000

By Nagender Ranta

SHIMLA: The 18-year-old Sikh boy studying in a Christian private school in Shimla was banned wearing a turban in the school, said Guru Singh Sabha, Shimla, an apex body of the Sikhs in the capital of the state.

“A Sikh boy studying in plus 2 class in St. Edward’s School here in Shimla was denied wearing turban. The Guru Singh Sabha wrote a letter to the Principal in the Month of March when the school reopened but the school administration did not respond on this sensitive religious matter. Ultimately, we decided to go to the media as it hurts our religious sentiments. We would welcome if school administration allows wearing turban to the senior students. We want the issue to be resolved amicably,” Jaswinder Singh,President , Guru Singh Sabha Shimla, told Punjab Newsline.

The Guru Singh Sabha severely criticized this move of the private school calling it violation of the right to freedom of religion granted under the Indian Constitution.

We have given ultimatum to the principal of the school if this practice does not end and wearing turban was not allowed, we would begin a protest in front of the school and need be, can launch a protest movement across the state. The school is purposely hurting the sentiments of the Sikh community, he added.

“The Sikhs in Shimla feel hurt by this act of violation of the religious right of wearing turban, which is the religious identity of our community. We are a secular democratic country and such an act leads to spread of communalism in the society especially when an educational Institution practices such unconstitutional activity in its campus,” said President of the Guru Singh Sabha, Shimla. .

The school administration denies such allegations. The principal of the school said that we have no objection on wearing turban in the school and the matter has already been settled with the parents.

with thanks : PunjabNewsLine : LINK for detailed news.

Anand Karj Act

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Gurdeep Kaur) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:03:00 +0000

On behalf of Sikh Community,DSGMC President ParamjIt Singh Sarna along with other Sikh dignitaries visited Sonia Gandhi's house to convey thanks for Central Government's approval towards making a separate law to register marriages under the Anand Marriage Act.

Visit to Sri Kalgidhar Sahib Gurdwara : Europe's largest Gurdwara in Cremona,ITALY

noreply@blogger.com (Dr.Gurdeep Kaur) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 09:58:00 +0000

With thanks : Gill Family,Cremona,ITALY.

Sikh leaders want Manmohan-led Congress Government at Center to quit

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:31:00 +0000

Amritsar, April 24 (ANI): There have been strong reactions in Sikh circles to the final conclusion of arguments in the Delhi Court that was hearing cases related to the 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

On Monday, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had concluded that Congress leader Sajjan Kumar had incited mobs to attacks Sikhs during the riots in New Delhi.

Sikh leaders have called on the Manmohan-led UPA Government at the Centre to quit and take moral responsibility for their leaders secret involvement in the anti-Sikh riots.

Punjab Revenue and Public Relations Minister Bikram Singh Majithia said the Congress has no moral right to stay on in power at the Centre.

He said the Sikhs had all along maintained that the Congress leaders had taken the law into their own hands in 1984, and added that the Gandhi family was also responsible for the killing of hundreds of the Sikhs.

Majithia said the Congress and former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi acted hand in glove with the killers of Sikhs, and added that Congress leaders and activists incited mobs to act violently and in a retributive manner.

"Our stand had been vindicated that the Congress was responsible for the killing and massacre of the Sikhs in the national capital and other cities of the country in 1984'', said Majithia.

BJP State Executive Member Rajinder Mohan Singh said in a statement that what they had been saying for the years has now come true.

"The CBI has finally admitted that violence against the Sikhs had the backing of Congress leaders,'' he stated, adding it was Congress leaders like Sajjan Kumar who incited the mobs against the Sikhs.

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee's executive member, Rajinder Singh Mehta, said anti-Sikh riot victims were yet to get justice 28 years after the violent event.

with thanks : Yahoo News : LINK for detailed news.

MARTYRS an exciting new Docu-Feature Film

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:24:00 +0000

MARTYRS PROMO/ DURATION : 2 mins HD

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:22:00 +0000

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MARTYRS PUNJABI PROMO - SHAHEED HD DUR: 2 MINS 30 SECS

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Khalsa mero roop hai khaas

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:08:00 +0000

Khalsa mero roop hai khaas

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Sikh Journalism Student secures landmark decision for Sikhism in the United Kingdom:

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:30:00 +0000

Seems the leaders are just playing politics n nothing else !

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 12:03:00 +0000

Instead of sitting on a Dharna, why don't these leaders ask for the Documentary evidence from Sarna ji, to check that its sold or leased. If it's sold, Sarna ji has no right to sit on the seat. But if it's just leased than why to make it an issue. Terms can be discussed & if anything wrong or bad, can be altered. But seems the leaders are just playing politics n nothing else as the elections to the DSGMC are nearby. If any one has the Documentary evidence that it has been sold, please open it & let the Sikh community view n decide. But in case you dont have any thing, why to play blame games.

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Sikh Journalism Student secures landmark decision for Sikhism in the United Kingdom:

noreply@blogger.com (SikhsIndia) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:41:00 +0000

LONDON: In a groundbreaking achievement of upholding the distinction of Sikhism from Hinduism, National Council for the Training of the Journalists in the

United Kingdom

has issued an apology after a course student discovered the inaccurate and historically incomplete description of Sikhism in the text book.

Gurpreet Kaur, 41, a trainee journalist, escalated the successful defence and advocacy before Ofqual, the regulator of qualifications, examinations and assessments in the

United Kingdom

. Ms Kaur delineated with scriptural and historic references, the unique origins and the true spirit of Sikhism.

The matter came under her remit as a student of NCTJ, which delivers the premier training for the journalists in the

. She learnt about the erroneous description, which identified Sikhism as a sect of Hinduism. Talks were held with Ofqual and NCTJ as part of the wider discussions on the description reform.

The text book, ‘Essential Reporting’, published by Sage Publication, was written by an experienced NCTJ examiner Jon Smith, who included misinterpreted view of Sikhism and ignored many rich aspects of the religion.

In a statement issued by Emma Hart, Marketing and Communications Manager of the NCTJ said, ‘there was no intention to cause anyone in the Sikh community any offence’. Ms Hart apologised for any distress that this matter has caused. She assured to remove the objectionable reference from any future editions and hoped that this would ease the concerns.

Ms Kaur has welcomed the outcome. She called it ‘the huge constructive achievement, as it was sustained that the theological principle, the articles of faith, the way of life, rites and rituals of the Sikhs are altogether different from those of Hindus and that Sikhism is an independent religion’.