J.K. Rowling whose new novel, The Casual Vacancy, features a Sikh family at the heart of its plot has said that she has been deeply influenced by Sikhism because of its stress on gender equality.
So, when she thought of introducing a “family of colour” in a predominantly white setting of her...
Of 50 ministerial portfolios in Punjab, 27 held by Badal family
Friday, September, 21 2012 - 19:17
CHANDIGARH: Of about 50 ministerial portfolios in Punjab, 27 are held by the 4 members of the Badal family, while the rest 23 are shared by other 11 ministers. And all the important...
I'm 40 years old and was married for 7 years to a sikh girl. We got divorced 3 years ago.
About 18 months I met an english lady, we fell in love and now we're living together with her 13 year daughter. My family know about this, and seem to be ok about it. I see my mum and dad regularly, and...
i'm a 21 year old boy living in NZ.
My family is in Punjab and my dad is hospitalised and he is in serious condition.
Waheguru may this never happen, but if my dad doesnt makes it through and leaves us alone in this world , i would become the head of my family. In this case, what would be my...
Congress Party will turn again to the Gandhi family
As the prime minister declines, attention turns to Harvard, Cambridge grad
By Jonathan Manthorpe, Vancouver Sun - October 17, 2011
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh addresses an election campaign
rally in 2009. It is believed that he...
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I recently received news that our house has indeed burnt down in the massive fires around Bastrop, TX. Everyone in my family got out safe with only the cloths on their back. I am concerned for my family but am away at college. All of our families history... our photo albums...
BY MICHAEL DOYLE
WASHINGTON — Tejinder Bhullar's brother might be hanged at any time, achingly far from Bhullar's Sacramento Valley home.
The Indian government calls Bhullar's brother a terrorist who confessed to a murderous conspiracy. Bhullar calls his older brother, Devinderpal, an...
July 27, 2011
Discrimination against Sikh family
forces Texas' Harris county to hire expert
Jul 27, 2011, 05.01PM IST
The Commissioners Court of Harris County, Texas, voted unanimously (July 12) to authorize a memorandum of agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to hire an expert...
Karunanidhi and his Familiy Assets
20/06/2011 13:35:13
The following list gives the known details of the important Real Estate Assets (Immovable Property)owned by Karunanidhi and other members of his family in Tamil Nadu and elsewhere in South India.
A) This is not an exhaustive list...
LUDHIANA: It was a proud moment for brothers Ravinder Singh and Gurcharan Singh of Ghai family as they celebrated 'dastar bandi' (tying turban for the first-time) of their sons Japnoor Singh and Onkaar Singh on Monday. The function was held at Gurudwara Guru Singh Sabha in Sarabha Nagar...
A Roseville Sikh family is like any other family.
But Dr. Narinder Singh Parhar and his wife Baljit Kaur Parhar may take a little longer to get ready in the morning.
Both have unshorn hair, as is the custom of baptized Sikh. Each morning, the husband puts his long hair into a turban. His...
Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) – Nearly 3,000 Sikhs, or immigrants from India, live in Southern Nevada. Many fear that a deadly robbery involving one of their own is a sign they are all targets.
Sikhs say their distinctive headgear – turbans – set them apart. But they hope this was not a factor in a...
If you live with your spouse in a house that is owned by his parents, you might wonder if you will be asked to vacate it on their death if your husband’s siblings demand their share in the property. But the good news is you won’t have to. Under the Hindu Succession Act, there are rules as to how...
The Sikh community has rallied to raise money for air tickets for the family of an alleged carjacking victim who cannot afford to pay their way to New Zealand.
But their arrival could be some time off as none of the relatives have passports.
Sukjhinder Singh is in an induced coma in a...
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I have been with my boyfriend for a year now. He is a doctor, I am a graduate but I am finding it difficult to find a job...
How The Mubarak Family Made Its Billions
HuffingtonPost.com - Marcus Baram
First Posted: 02/11/11 09:16 AMUpdated: 02/11/11 12:42 PM
This story has been updated to reflect breaking news
A tourist in Cairo spots three photographs on the wall of a restaurant: one of Nasser, another of...
India's family dynamic undergoing a change
Relatives splitting up into own homes
Daily Telegraph - February 7, 2011 2:02 AM
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