Sikh Man Asked to Leave Canadian Gym Over Kirpan Sparks Debate
A Sikh man in Windsor, Ontario, has sparked widespread discussion after posting a video showing a GoodLife Fitness employee asking him to leave the gym for wearing a kirpan, a ceremonial dagger that is a sacred article of the Sikh faith. The employee…
Harjit Singh Grewal Appointed New Chief of India’s Minorities Commission
India’s government has appointed Harjit Singh Grewal as the new chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), ending a 15-month vacancy in the post. Grewal, a senior BJP leader from Punjab, became the second Sikh to head the commission under…
Sikh Province Demand by Sikhs and the Role of Shiromani Akali Dal
The demand for a “Sikh province” in Punjab is one of the most significant political and historical issues in post-independence India. It is closely linked with Sikh identity, linguistic reorganization, federal rights, and the evolution of regional…
Akali Dal Party: History, Ideology, and Role in Punjab Politics
The Akali Dal Party, officially known as the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), is one of India’s oldest and most influential regional political parties. It has played a defining role in Punjab’s political landscape for decades, especially in representing Sikh…
Akali Movement (1910s): A Major Reform Chapter in Punjab’s History
The Akali Movement, which gained momentum in the early 1910s, was one of the most important socio-religious and political reform movements in Punjab. It emerged within the Sikh community as a response to corruption and mismanagement in gurdwaras (Sikh…