Punjabi rapper Shubh has become the first Indian musician to be appointed as the UN Global Brand Ambassador for Climate Advocacy. The announcement was made during COP29, the United Nations Climate Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan. Jingwen Yang from the UNFCCC praised Shubh’s global influence, stating, “His music and outreach are instrumental in raising awareness about climate change and preserving historic climate information for future generations.” In a statement, Shubh expressed…
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ABU DHABI, 16th January, 2025 (WAM) — Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, at his Majlis in Abu Dhabi, was awarded a special recognition by representatives of the global Sikh community. This honour celebrates his exceptional contributions to promoting the values of tolerance, coexistence, human fraternity, constructive interfaith dialogue, and cultural diversity. His efforts have been instrumental in building a society founded on the principles…
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Kochi, Kerala: A landmark event unfolded in Kochi as the first Sikh marriage was officially registered in the city at the Ernakulam Sub-Registrar’s office. The union between Mantej Singh, an architect in Melbourne and Inderpreet Kaur (known as Nimmi), a designer in France, marks a historic moment for the Sikh community in Kerala. The wedding was celebrated with both traditional Sikh rituals and a modern touch. The couple, who live…
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KhojGurbani is a collaborative platform that provides content and resources for anyone wishing to establish or deepen their engagement with Gurbani – Sikh teachings. KhojGurbani envisions a world where every Sikh commits to at least ONE complete reading and study of the Guru Granth Sahib. By leveraging technology and online collaborative tools, KhojGurbani hopes to establish a cyber-Sangat, a virtual kinship that will create the necessary synergy to encourage and…
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Inderraj Singh Dhillon made his debut on the international stage at the 2022 European Powerlifting Federation (EPF) European Classic Championships (ECC), where he broke the European deadlift record in the 120-kilogram class with 375.5 kilograms (828 pounds). It was quite the impressive start to his international lifting career, but Singh Dhillon was only warming up. At the 2023 International Powerlifting Federation (IPF) Classic World Championships (CWC), Singh Dhillon deadlifted a phenomenal 386 kilograms…
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Mr. Ajay Banga made history when he was appointed the next president of the World Bank. He is the first-ever Sikh-American to head either of the two top international financial institutions: the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The president of the World Bank Group is also the Chair of the Board of the Executive Directors of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development. According to President Biden, Banga…
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New York, April 21: After Utah and Mississippi, Virginia became the 17th state in the US to include Sikhi, or the Sikh faith, in their school curriculum. The Virginia State Board of Education on Thursday voted in favour of new History and Social Science Standards of Learning, which for the first time ever includes Sikhism. According to Harman Singh, Senior Education Manager, Sikh Coalition, “After more than two years of…
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One more first for the community. Manpreet Monica Singh has been sworn in as a Harris county judge, becoming the first female Sikh judge in the United States. She was sworn in as a judge of the Harris County Civil Court at Law No. 4 in Texas. Manpreet was born and raised in Houston and now lives in Bellaire with her husband and two children. Prior to this, she has…
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December 25, 2022: Mikey Hothi, whose parents are from India, has been unanimously elected as the mayor of Lodi city in northern California, becoming the first Sikh to hold the top position in the city’s history. Hothi was nominated by newly-elected councilwoman Lisa Craig, who won election to mayor Mark Chandler’s seat in November and was unanimously selected vice mayor during Wednesday’s meeting. He represents the council’s fifth district and…
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23rd December 2022 is in historic day for the Sikh Community in the United States of America, as 24 million students can now learn about Sikhism or Sikh faith, in their school curriculum for the first time ever. In spite of Sikhism being the fifth largest religion in the world and the Sikh community has contributed immensely to American society in the fields of civil rights, politics, agriculture, engineering, and…
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