RELIGION IN THE NEWS: SIKHISM

Canadian Major Dailies:  An archive of articles through the North Island College Database.

  : A portal to contemporary Sikh-related news stories.

Sikhism -- Guardian:  An anthology of articles from the British publication.

World Religion News -- Sikhism:

  Jaswinder Singh, "Kindness, Humility And Equality: How The Sikh Tradition Of Sewa Can Transcend Cultural Boundaries And Foster Unity," Guardian, March 10, 2024.

  "Khalistan: Why Are Some Sikhs Calling For A Separate Homeland In India?," BBC News, December 1, 2023.

  Haroon Khalid, "From Khalistan To Tourism Dollars: Pakistan's Love-Hate Ties With Its Sikhs," Al Jazeera, November 25, 2023.

  "Martyrdom Day Of Guru Tegh Bahadur: Legacy Of Inclusive, Peaceful, Harmonious World," The Print, November 24, 2023.

  "Guru Nanak Dev's First Udasi: A Spiritual Odyssey Reshaping History," The Print, November 9, 2023.

  "Tens Of Thousands Of Sikhs Cast Ballots In 2nd Khalistan Vote In Surrey, B.C., Organizers, Observers Say," CBC News, October 30, 2023.

  Ines Pohl, "Canada's Sikhs Under Pressure Amid Row With India," DW, September 29, 2023.

"India: Sikhs Protest In Amritsar After Canada's Allegations," DW, September 29, 2023.

  Salimah Shivji, "Some Sikhs In Punjab Worry About Pro-Khalistan Sentiments From Abroad," CBC News, September 29, 2023.

  Michael Kugelman, "Why India's Warnings About Sikh Separatism Don't Get Much Traction In The West," NPR, September 28, 2023.

  Leyland Cecco and Sarah Berman, "'Whether It Costs Our Lives Or Not': Killing Of Canadian Sikh Leader Reignites Historic Fight," Guardian, September 27, 2023.

  Murali Krishnan, "India-Canada Standoff: Who Are The Khalistan Separatists?," DW, September 26, 2023.

  Shekhar Gupta, "Punjab's Sikhs Have 99 Problems But Khalistan Ain't One. They're Very Proud Indians, But Angry," The Print, September 23, 2023.

Reeta Tremblay, "The Fraught History Of India And The Khalistan Movement," The Conversation, September 20, 2023.

  Mark Juergensmeyer, "Why India Fears The Khalistan Movement And How Canada Became Embroiled In Diplomatic Spat Over Killing Of Sikh Separatist," The Conversation, September 20, 2023.

  Stuti Bhatnagar, "Explainer: What Is The Khalistan Movement Sparking A Diplomatic Feud Between India And Canada?," The Conversation, September 20, 2023.

Sarah Berman, "'His Spirit Is Still Among Us': Sikhs Defiant In Canada City Where Activist Was Murdered," Guardian, September 20, 2023.

  Crawford Kilian, "The Terrible Consequences Of Hardeep Singh Nijjar's Murder," The Tyee, September 19, 2023.

  "A U.S.-Based Sikh Group Is Rallying The Diaspora In B.C. To Vote For An Independent State In India," CBC News, September 7, 2023.

  "Australian Court Overturns Ban On Wearing Kirpan Inside Campus For Sikh Students," Outlook, August 5, 2023.

  "Advocate For Separate Sikh State In India Shot Dead In Canada," Guardian, June 20, 2023.

  Srishti Chaudhary and Raphael Reichel, "Amritsar: The Indian City Where No One Goes Hungry," BBC News, June 13, 2023.

  Sarabjot Anand, "I'm A Canadian Soldier. I'm Also Sikh. I Shouldn't Have To Choose Between Faith And Service," CBC News, May 24, 2023.

  Amitabh Mattoo, "Is A Sikh Separatist Movement Seeking A Resurgence Four Decades After Sparking Terror In India?," The Conversation, May 11, 2023.

  "Indian Police Arrest Sikh Separatist Preacher Amritpal Singh After Weeks On Run," Guardian, April 23, 2023.

  Manjot Mann, "I Wanted To Cut My Hair.  Did That Make Me A Bad Sikh?," First Person, CBC, April 15, 2023.

  Mona Moufahim, "We Asked Sikh Men In Britain What The Turban Means To Them -- Here's What They Told Us," The Conversation, April 14, 2023.

  Nidhi Suresh, "Why Is India's Khalistan Separatist Movement On The Rise?," DW, March 22, 2023.

  Amelia Hill, "Sikhs In England And Wales At Risk Of Being Unlawfully Banned From Entering Court," Guardian, February 9, 2023.

  Aleem Maqbool, "Jasvir Singh: 'I'm A Devout Sikh -- And Married To A Man,'" BBC News, February 5, 2023.

  Derrick Bryson Taylor, "Court Rules Sikh Marine Recruits Can Wear Beards At Boot Camp," New York Times, December 26, 2022.

  "PM Modi Pays Tributes To Guru Gobind Singh's Martyred Sons, Sikhs Urge To Observe Dec 26 As 'Sahibzade Shahadat Diwas,'" Outlook, December 26, 2022.

  Halisia Hubbard, "Sikh Men Can Serve In The Marine Corps Without Shaving Their Beards, Court Says," NPR, December 24, 2022.

  "Sikh Prayer Books Return To Military After 100 Years," BBC News, November 10, 2022.

  Akanksha Saxena, "India, Canada See Diplomatic Rift Over Sikh 'Khalistan' Vote," DW, November 8, 2022.

  Kabir Upmanyu and Aroop Mishra, "Graphic Novel: Kartarpur -- Where Guru Nanak Lived His Last 17 Yrs," Quint, November 8, 2022.

  Amy Phipps, "Leicester: Statue Honouring Sikh Soldiers Unveiled," BBC News, October 30, 2022.

  Harjinder Kaur-Aujla et al., "Domestic Abuse And Mental Health Remain Taboo Subjects For Many Sikhs -- With Deadly Consequences," Conversation, September 26, 2022.

  "Punjab: Nihang Sikhs And Radha Soami Followers Clash In Amritsar, 11 Injured," Outlook, September 4, 2022.

  Debdutta Chakraborty, "Guru Arjan's Friend Mian Mir Laid Golden Temple's Foundation Stone And Offered Namaz," The Print, August 11, 2022.

  "Afghanistan: Deadly Explosion Rocks Sikh Site In Kabul," BBC News, June 18, 2022.

Mythreyee Ramesh, "Guru Arjun Dev: The First Sikh Guru Martyr," Quint, April 15, 2022.

  "Swansea Sikh Community Marks Arrival Of Holy Scriptures," BBC News, March 6, 2022.

  "Afghanistan's Last Sikhs In A Dilemma: To Stay Or Leave," Al Jazeera, January 20, 2022.

  Chitleen K. Sethi, "Sikh Clergy, Scholars Reject Modi's Veer Baal Diwas -- '10th Guru's Sons Weren't Just Brave Kids,'" The Print, January 11, 2022.

  Arshpreet Kaur, "Guru Gobind Singh: Father Of The Khalsa Pant," Outlook, January 9, 2022.

  Kuljeet Singh, "Punjab Sacrilege: 'Blasphemy' Is An Alien Concept To Sikh Worldview," Quint, December 25, 2021.

  Sameer Yasir, "2 Lynchings Reported At Sikh Temples In India," New York Times, December 19, 2021.

  Chitleen K. Sethi, "What Is 'Beabdi' Or Sacrilege In Sikhism, Which Sees Guru Granth Sahib As Living Guru," The Print, December 19, 2021.

  "Pakistanis Welcome Indian Sikhs For Founder Guru Nanak's Birthday," France 24, November 19, 2021.

  J. S. Grewal, "Sufism Prevails In Guru Nanak's Islam, No Place For Mullah Or Qazi," Outlook, November 19, 2021.

  "Pakistan, India Reopen Kartarpur Corridor For Sikh Pilgrims," Al Jazeera, November 18, 2021.

  Vikas Pathak, "Nihangs: All You Need To Know About This Sikh Sect," Outlook, October 21, 2021.

  Rifat Fareed, "Kashmiri Hindus, Sikhs Reel From Spate Of Deadly Attacks," Al Jazeera, October 10, 2021.

Seerat Chabba, "Afghanistan: What Does Taliban Rule Mean For Sikhs And Hindus?," DW, September 8, 2021.

  John Arkless, "Sikh And Hindu Ashes Scattering Site Opens In Cardiff," BBC News, July 31, 2021.

  Crawford Kilian, "How The British Empire Died In Burrard inlet," The Tyee, July 16, 2021.

  Jasreen Mayual Khanna, "Viewpoint: Why Sikhs Celebrate Kindness," BBC News, July 16, 2021.

  Rifat Fareed, "Why Two Sikh Women Marrying Muslims Triggered Disputes In Kashmir," Al Jazeera, July 1, 2021.

  Seerat Chabba, "COVID: India's Sikh Community Steps Up Amid Pandemic," DW, June 2, 2021.

Li Zhou, "'We Are Shook, Again,'" Vox, April 20, 2021.

  Simran Jeet Singh, "Sikhs In America: A Religious Community Long Misunderstood Is Mourning Deaths In Indianapolis Mass Shooting," Conversation, April 17, 2021.

"Immerse Yourself In The Spiritual Realm Of Sri Anandpur Sahib, The Gateway To Sikhism," India Today, February 26, 2021.

  Christopher Cheung, "This Mural Tells A Beautiful Tale Of Cultural Solidarity. But Did It Really Happen?," The Tyee, February 23, 2021.

  M. Rajivlochan, "Sikhs Of India -- History Proves That They Are Distinct And Different From Others," Outlook, November 30, 2020.

Harmeet Shah Singh, "Guru Nanak: A Revolution And Submissive Status Quo," India Today, November 30, 2020.

  Mark Tully, "Bhindranwale Distorted Guru Nanak's Teachings And Congress Encouraged Him: Mark Tully," Outlook, November 30, 2020.

  Shubhangi Misra, "Guru Arjan Dev, The Martyr Whose Death Changed The Course Of Sikhism," Print, April 15, 2020.

  Chitleen K. Sethi, "Who are Nihang Sikhs?: 'Guru Di Laadli Fauj' Warrior Sects In News For Chopping Off Cop's Hand," Print, April 14, 2020.

  Ruchi Kumar, "Solidarity For Sikhs After Afghanistan Massacre," Al Jazeera, March 6, 2020.

  "Maharaja Ranjit Singh Named Greatest World Leader In BBC Poll," NDTV, March 5, 2020.

  Prabhdeep Dhaliwal, "New Westminster Museum And Archives Hosts A 100-Year History Of The Sikh Community," Peak, January 29, 2020.

Christopher Cheung, "The Gurdwara Of New West Shares A Century Of Stories," Tyee, January 23, 2020.

Theresa McManus, "New Exhibition Celebrates Sikh History In New Westminster," New Westminster Record, January 8, 2020.

  Clare Hennig, "B.C. Exhibit Marks 100 Years Since Policy Change Allowed South Asian Women To Join Their Husbands In Canada," CBC News, December 9, 2019.

  Paramjit S. Judge, "Guru's Army Of Outsiders," Outlook, December 6, 2019.

Amandeep Sandhu, "Thou Art Here, Nanak!," Outlook, November 22, 2019.

  Haroon Khalid, "The Tale Of Guru Tegh Bahadur And Aurangzeb Embodies Simplification Of Sikh-Mughal History," Dawn, November 19, 2019.

  "Guru Nanak: Sikh Founders' 550th Birthday Celebrated," BBC News, November 12, 2019.

  Sabrina Topppa, "Sikhs Mark Guru Nanak's 550th Birth Anniversary In Pakistan," Al Jazeera, November 12, 2019.

  "Sikhs Celebrate Founder Guru Nanak's 550th Birth Anniversary," Dawn, November 12, 2019.

Dan McGarvey, "Calgary Sikhs Celebrate Founder's 550th Birthday," CBC News, November 12, 2019.

  Haroon Khalid, "Guru Nanak And The Promise Of An Inclusive Pakistan," Al Jazeera, November 11, 2019.

  Naveek Siddiqui, "'This Is The Beginning': PM Imran Inaugurates Kartarpur Corridor On Historic Day," Dawn, November 10, 2019.

  "Kartarpur Corridor: Indian Pilgrims In Historic Visit To Pakistan Temple," BBC News, November 9, 2019.

  "'Big Moment': Indian Sikhs On Historic Pilgrimage To Pakistan," Al Jazeera, November 9, 2019.

J. S. Grewal, "Road To Khalsa," Outlook, November 8, 2019.

Reema Anand, "The Kaur Of Patriarchy," Outlook, November 8, 2019.

  Shamil Shams, "Why Kartarpur Corridor Is Unlikely To Defuse India-Pakistan Tensions," DW, November 8, 2019.

Simran Jeet Singh, "550 Years After His Birth, A Reflection On The Life Of Guru Nanak," Religion News Service, November 8, 2019.

Jyotika Sood, "How Khalistan Movement Scarred Punjab's Very Soul -- Wassan Singh Lives To Tell Horror Tales," Outlook, November 8, 2019.

Puneet Nicholas Yadav, "Sikhism Teaches Us The Oneness Of God: Punjab CM Amarinder Singh," Outlook, November 8, 2019.

  Haroon Khalid, "Nanak To Gobind Singh: How Did The Attire Of Sikh Gurus Change So Dramatically?," Dawn, November 4, 2019.

Srijan Shukla, "How Are Sikhs So Powerful In Canada? It's Not About Their Numbers," The Print, November 1, 2019.

  "Pakistan To Launch University In Honour Of First Sikh Guru," Al Jazeera, October 28, 2019.

  Charu Kartikeya, "India, Pakistan Sign Historic Agreement To Construct Kartarpur Corridor," DW, October 24, 2019.

  Sirmran Jeet Singh, "Why Sikhs Wear A Turban And What It Means To Practice The Faith In The United States," Conversation, September 13, 2019.

"New Book Captures Brilliance Of Ranjit Singh's Polity, Rule," Hindustan Times, August 19, 2019.

"First Time After Partition, 'Nagar Kirtan' Carrying Guru Granth Sahib Arrives From Pak To India," Outlook, August 1, 2019.

  Gurpreet Singh, "Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Legacy Becomes More Relevant In Narendra Modi's India," Georgia Straight, June 29, 2019.

Faizan Ali Warraich, "Maharaja Ranjit Singh Sculpture To Be Unveiled At Lahore Fort On 27th," Nation, June 26, 2019.

  Ali Kazimi, "Nep Sidhu's Art Stirs Controversy About The History Of Sikh Separatism," The Conversation, June 25, 2019.

  Matt Humphrey, "Surrey Vaisakhi Parade Draws Crowd Of 500,000 People," CBC News, April 20, 2019.

  Laura Sciarpelletti, "Project Aims To Preserve 'Rich And Robust' Stories Of B.C.'s Punjabi Pioneers," CBC News, April 8, 2019.

  "New Westminster Sikh Temple Celebrates 100-Year Anniversary," CBC News, March 3, 2019.

  Michael Safi, "Former Indian MP Jailed For Life Over 1984 Sikh Massacre," Guardian, December 17, 2018.

Grant Wyeth, "India, Pakistan, And The Kartarpur Corridor," The Diplomat, December 11, 2018.

  Pippa Virdee, "Sikh Shrines In India And Pakistan -- Why Construction Of Visa-Free Kartarpur Corridor Is So Historic," The Conversation, December 5, 2018.

  Secunder Kermani, "Kartarpur Corridor: A Road To Peace Between India And Pakistan?," BBC News, November 29, 2018.

  Murali Krishnan, "Kartarpur Corridor: Can India And Pakistan Bring Down Their 'Berlin Wall'?," DW, November 28, 2018.

  "India And Pakistan Reach Deal On New Road To Sikh Temple," BBC News, November 22, 2018.

Deepak Rikhye, "Guru Granth Sahib: Prayers Through Hymns," Statesman, November 9, 2018.

  Siobhan Hegarty, "Rainbow Turbans And Beard Buns: Australian Sikhs On The 'Uncut' Approach To Life," ABC News, November 7, 2018.

Katie De Rosa, "Ahousaht First Nation, Sikh Agency Connect To Right Wrong Of British Past," Times Colonist, October 26, 2018.

  Dan McGarvey, "Alberta's Unexplored Sikh History Documented For First Time," CBC News, September 29, 2018.

  Andrew Gumbel, "'The Violence Is Always There': Life As A Sikh In Trump's America," Guardian, September 19, 2018.

  "Bollywood Biopic In Hot Water Over Sikh Name," BBC News, July 17, 2018.

  Derek Welch, "First Turban Wearing Sikh In British Army Is Part Of Proud Tradition," World Religion News, June 11, 2018.

  Matt Humphrey, "After 100 Years, Vaisakhi Returns To Victoria," CBC News, April 28, 2018.

"Thousands Celebrate Birth Of Sikh Faith At Surrey's Annual Vaisakhi Parade," CBC News, April 19, 2018.

  Mike McCahill, "'Sajjan Singh Rangrat' Review -- Sikh First World War Drama Has Mud And Guts," Guardian, March 22, 2018.

Jagmeet Singh, "I Will Never Ignore The Pain That Lingers In The Sikh Community," Globe And Mail, March 15, 2018.

Laura Kane, "Sikh Canadian Dismayed By Extremism Allegations," Globe And Mail, March 12, 2018.

Elisa Meyer, "Gucci's Turban At Milan Fashion Week Angers Sikhs For Cultural Appropriation," World Religion News, February 26, 2018.

Gurpreet Singh, "Sikhs Must Be Vigilant About Hindutva Attempts To Appropriate Guru Gobind Singh," Georgia Straight, January 6, 2018.

  Sabrina Toppa, "Sikh Pilgrimage Transcends Pakistan-India Tensions," Al Jazeera, November 8, 2017.

Akinyi Ochieng, "Why American Sikhs Think They Need A Publicity Campaign," Code Switch, NPR, April 28, 2017.

"Why Has The Sikh Holy Book Been Desecrated Over 100 Times In Punjab: All You need To Know," New Indian Express, April 18, 2017.

  Ashley Southall, "Religious Police Officers In New York Will Be Able To Wear Beards And Turbans," New York Times, December 28, 2016.

  "Abbotsford Museum Follows Up Award-Winning Exhibit With Feminist Sikh Display," CBC News, December 11, 2016.

  Harriet Sherwood, "Sikhs In UK Are 'Invisible To Government' Despite Hate Crime Increase," Guardian, November 25, 2016.

  Tom Dart, "'My Crime Was Wearing A Turban': Sikh Man Arrested On U.S. Bus Pursues Justice," Guardian, April 30, 2016.

  Dave Philipps, "Sikh Captain Says Keeping Beard And Turban Lets Him Serve U.S. And Faith," New York Times, April 1, 2016.

  Rajeev Gupta, "Why Are Some Sikh Women Now Wearing The Turban?," BBC Newsmagazine, February 14, 2016.

  Christine Hauser, "Sikh American Actor Flies Home To New York Wearing His Turban," New York Times, February 10, 2016.

  "Waris Ahluwalia Accepts Airline's Apology For Turban Incident," Guardian, February 9, 2016.

Kat Chow, "Long before They Were 'Apparent Muslims,' Sikhs Were Targeted In U.S.," Code Switch, NPR, January 2, 2016.

  Ryan Schuessler, "Years After A White Supremacist's Mass Shooting, Sikhs In U.S. Remain On Guard," Guardian, December 28, 2015.

  Ravinder Singh Robin, "Why Are Indian Sikhs Angry?," BBC News, October 20, 2015.

  "Punjab Holds Emergency Meeting To Defuse Sikh Violence," Guardian, October 20, 2015.

Pat Johnson, "Sikhs Reflect On Meaning Of Guru Granth," Vancouver Courier, October 14, 2015.

M. Ashraf Haidari, "From Confrontation To Cooperation In South Asia: Lessons From Sikhism And Sufism," The Diplomat, June 21, 2015.

  "Court Rules New York Sikh Student Can Serve In U.S. Army With Beard And Turban," Guardian, June 15, 2015.

  Siri Srinivas, "Super Sikh: A Superhero In A Turban Fighting Injustice And Ignorance," Guardian, March 9, 2015.

  Athar Ahmad, "The Sikh Captain America Fights Racial Stereotypes," BBC Newsmagazine, January 23, 2015.

  Henry Gass, "Sikh Student Sues Army Over Religious 'Catch-22' In ROTC Enlistment," Christian Science Monitor, November 15, 2014.

"Sikh Student Sues US Army Over Rules That 'Violate His Religious Beliefs,'" Guardian, November 14, 2014.

Stacey Teicher Khadaroo, "Sikh Woman Wins Settlement From U.S. Government Over Wearing Religious Knife," Christian Science Monitor, November 6, 2014.

Alison Lesley, "Sikhs Celebrate The Installation Of The Guru Granth Sahib," World Religion News, October 20, 2014.

  Samuel G. Freedman, "Fighting Enmity Against Sikhs With Art, Talks And Superhero Garb," New York Times, September 19, 2014.

Jasjit Singh, "Explainer: Who Are The Afghan Sikhs," The Conversation, August 20, 2014.

  Purvi Thacker, "US Sikhs Fight Racism With PR Campaign," Al Jazeera, August 4, 2014.

  Perminder Khatkar, "Should The Last Sikh Maharajah Be Returned To India?," BBC News, July 4, 2014.

  "India Sikh Groups Clash At Golden Temple," BBC News, June 6, 2014.

  Nida Najar, "Remembering Operation Bluestar On Its 30th Anniversary," New York Times, June 6, 2014.

  "Sikh Clashes Break Out At Golden Temple Massacre Anniversary -- In Pictures," Guardian, June 6, 2014.

  Simran Jeet Singh, "The Meaning Of Vaisakhi, The Biggest Sikh Celebration," Daily Beast, April 13, 2014.

  Tim Alamenciak, "Legendary Sikh Sword Bought By Canadian Businessman," Toronto Star, April 8, 2014.

  "Bearded Woman: I'm Confident And I Love Myself," BBC Newsbeat, February 21, 2014.

Helene Cooper, "Sikhs Fight Back Against New Pentagon Dress Code," New York Times, January 23, 2014.

  Amit Chaudhuri, "For India's Sikhs Amritsar Casts A Long Shadow," Guardian, January 15, 2014.

  James Estrin, "Sikh Farmers In Stalin's Birthplace," New York Times, November 13, 2013.

  Simran Jeet Singh, "Sikh Officer And Afghanistan Veteran Fights The Army's Ban On Beards," Daily Beast, November 8, 2013.

  Manan Ahmed Asif, "A Stranger On Lenox Avenue," New York Times, September 27, 2013.

  Manmeet Kaur, "A Message Of Hope In Response To The Attack On Prabhjot Singh," Daily Beast, September 25, 2013.

  J. David Goodman, "Chronicling Anti-Sikh Violence, And Now A Victim," New York Times, September 23, 2013.

  "Anti-Sikh Hate Crime To Be Tracked As Oak Creek Anniversary Approaches," Guardian, August 2, 2013.

  James Dao, "Taking On Rules to Ease Sikhs' Path To The Army," New York Times, July 7, 2013.

  Divya Talwar, "Warrior's Martial History Explored In New Book," BBC News, May 4, 2013.

  Salman Masood, "New Ideological Battle In Pakistan: Traffic Circle's Name," New York Times, March 30, 2013.

"Alberta To Allow Sikhs To Wear Religious Knives In Court," CBC News, January 28, 2013.

  Jason Burke, "Sikh Golden Temple Memorial Reopens Old Wounds In India," Guardian, October 2, 2012.

  Rosie Swash, "The Sikh Woman Who Stood Up To Online Abuse About Her Facial Hair," Guardian, September 26, 2012.

  Hartosh Singh Bal, "Being Sikh In America," New York Times, August 13, 2012.

  Emine Saner, "Why Are Sikhs Targeted By Anti-Muslim Extremists?," Guardian, August 8, 2012.

"Op-Ed Contributor: A Sikh Temple's Century," New York Times, August 7, 2012.

Amardeep Singh, "Being Sikh In America," New York Times, August 7, 2012.

  "Sikhs Express Shock After Shootings At Wisconsin Temple," BBC News, August 6, 2012.

Scott Neuman, "Sikhs No Stranger To Violence In Recent Years," NPR, August 6, 2012.

Bilal Qureshi, "After Shooting, Sikhs Assess Their Place In America," NPR Two-Way, August 6, 2012.

L. V. Anderson, "How Do Sikhs Honor The Dead?," Slate, August 6, 2012.

John Bingham, "BBC Expresses Regret Over Suggestion Sikhism Is 'Made Up Of Other' Religions," Telegraph, May 14, 2012.

  Stephanie Hegarty, "The Only Living Master Of A Dying Martial Art," BBC Newsmagazine, October 29, 2011.

Riazat Butt, "London 2012 Olympics Chief Allows Sikhs To Carry Ceremonial Dagger," Guardian, July 29, 2011.

Sarfaz Manzoor, "Turban Display Uncovers Sikh History," Guardian, June 7, 2011.

"Exhibition Aims To Celebrate The Turban's Relevance -- In Pictures," Guardian, June 7, 2011.

Gurpreet Kaur Bhatti, "Back To Behzti: What Happened Next," Guardian, July 6, 2011.

  "Celebrations In Coventry As Vaisakhi Festival Begins," BBC News, April 14, 2011.

Daniel Schwartz, "What Is A Kirpan?: Controversial Sikh Religious Symbol In The News Again," CBC News, February 14, 2011.

"Kirpan Ban Blasted By Sikhs," CBC News, February 10, 2011.

"Kirpans: Should They Be Banned From Quebec's National Assembly?," CBC News, February 10, 2011.

"Kirpan Banned At Que. National Assembly," CBC News, February 9, 2011.

"Ban Kirpan From Parliament: Bloc," CBC News, January 20, 2011.

"Kirpan Is Not A Weapon: Ignatieff," CBC News, January 20, 2011.

  Aftab Gulzar, "Temples 'Breaking The Sikh Code' On Meat And Alcohol," BBC News, December 1, 2010.

  "Gurdwara Open To Gravesend Sikhs After Eight Years Work," BBC News, November 19, 2010.

  "Sikhs Urge Obama To Visit Golden Temple On India Trip," BBC News, October 21, 2010.

Ken Maguire, "Sikhs Lament Obama Plan To Bypass India Temple," New York Times, October 21, 2010.

  Lydia Polgreen, "Amritsar Journal: A Sikh Temple Where All May Eat, And Pitch It," New York Times, August 29, 2010.

"Nourishing Souls At The Golden Temple," New York Times, August 29, 2010.

Nushin Arbabzadah, "Afghan Sikhs: Forgotten Victims," Guardian, July 6, 2010.

Robert Sharp, "Behzti Is No Longer Taboo," Guardian, May 5, 2010.

  "Sikh New Year Celebrations," Guardian, April 15, 2010.

Raveena Aulakh, "Did Guru Gobind Singh Write The Dasam Granth?," Star, April 11, 2010.

Adam Gabbatt, "Let Sikh Pupils Wear Ceremonial Daggers, Judge Says," Guardian, February 8, 2010.

  "Harper Visits Golden Temple To Close India Trip," CBC News, November 18, 2009.

Terry Milewski, "In The Shadow Of The Golden Temple: History Follows Stephen Harper Around The Sikh Holy Shrine," CBC News, November 18, 2009.

Schona Jolly, "No Justice For India's Sikhs," Guardian, October 31, 2009.

"Boy's Sikh Dagger In School Ban," BBC News, October 13, 2009.

"Vienna's Sikhs Still In Shock," DW, May 28, 2009.

  "Punjab Riots After Vienna Killing," BBC News, May 25, 2009.

Vishal Sharma, "'Sikhism Is About Compassion, Forgiveness,'" Times Of India, March 21, 2009.

  "Sikhs Celebrate Religious Freedom," BBC Bristol, November 20, 2008.

Sunny Hundal, "Face To Faith," Guardian, April 12, 2008.

Frances Harrison, "Sikhs Boycott Meeting With Pope," BBC News, March 6, 2008.

"Warnings Over Sikh Extremists Ignored, Dosanjh Tells Air India Inquiry," CBC News, November 21, 2007.

Neil MacFarquhar, "Airport Scrutiny Of Headgear Raises Bias Claims From Sikhs," New York Times, August 30, 2007.

  "Sikh Passport Photos Rejected Because Of Headgear," CBC News, August 17, 2007.

"Your View: Canada's Immigration Policy Bans Common Sikh Names," CBC News, July 24, 2007.

  Jesse McKinley, "Bowing To Sikhs' Call, California Wants Textbook Change," New York Times, March 10, 2007.

Priya Yadav, "In Punjab, The Turban Is Disappearing Fast," Times Of India, October 30, 2006.

Holland Cotter, "Wonders Of Sikh Spirituality Come Alive," New York Times, September 18, 2006.

Sunny Hundal, "Losing My Religion," Guardian, September 12, 2006.

"Ban On Kirpan Overturned By Supreme Court," CBC News, March 2, 2006.

  "Grenades Found At Golden Temple," BBC News, January 10, 2006.

  "Pakistan Lets Sikh Pilgrims Enter," BBC News, November 29, 2005.

Greg Lucas, "Sikhs Struggle To Be Accepted," San Francisco Chronicle, October 31, 2005.

"Sikhs Fight Turban Rule," CBC News, August 25, 2005.

  "Sikhs Remember Amritsar Victims," BBC News, June 12, 2005.

Clifford Krauss, "Canadian Sikhs Are Cleared In 1985 Air India Bombing," New York Times, March 17, 2005.

  Soutik Biswas, "The Fading Of Sikh Militancy," BBC News, March 16, 2005.

"Original Copy Of Holy Guru Granth Sahib At Kartarpur Villages," Outlook, August 29, 2004.

  Asit Jolly, "Amritsar Bids For World Heritage List," BBC News, August 18, 2004.

  :  "Golden Temple Attack -- Your Memories," BBC News, June 9, 2004.

"Flashbacks -- Golden Temple Attack," BBC News, June 3, 2004.

  Neil Arun, "British Sikhs Salute Indian Success," BBC News, May 21, 2004.

Asit Jolly, "Sikhs Urged To Support Turban Day," BBC News, April 12, 2004.

John Holl, "Long Hair, Deep Faith And Bigotry," New York Times, April 11, 2004.

"Sikh Scriptures Make Historic Journey To Canada," CBC News, April 5, 2004.

"Sikhs Protest Against Turban Ban In France," Times Of India, February 1, 2004.

  Hugh Schofield, "Sikhs Protest Against French Ban," BBC News, January 31, 2004.

  :  A brief twenty-year commemoration of the 1984 attack on the Golden Temple in Amritsar from the BBC.

"Witness Says Suspect Confessed To Air India Bombing," CBC News, November 4, 2003.

"Chretien Marks Political Anniversary," CBC News, October 25, 2003.

Jerome Monahan, "Places Of Worship, Week 5: A Gurdwara," Guardian, October 7, 2003.

Ronald Smothers, "Steadfast In His Turban, A Lawyer Raises Awareness," New York Times, January 28, 2003.

"Sikhism," Guardian, October 30, 2002.

Jane Lampman, "Under Attack, Sikhs Defend Their Religious Liberties," Christian Science Monitor, October 31, 2001.

Laurie Goodstein and Tamar Lewin, "Victims Of Mistaken Identity, Sikhs Pay A Price For Turbans," New York Times, September 19, 2001.

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