Simrandeep Kaur from Birarhwal village in Nabha tehsil of Patiala district in Punjab has cracked one of the country’s toughest examinations, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), securing an impressive All-India Rank 15. Born into a humble farming family, Simrandeep’s journey to becoming an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer is a testament to determination, patience and unwavering belief. Simrandeep completed her post-graduation in Political Science from Khalsa College. It was…
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Eight-year-old Ranvir Sachdeva became the youngest keynote speaker at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He met Google CEO Sundar Pichai and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and shared his vision for inclusive AI. Ranvir Sachdeva is not new to the tech world. Before speaking at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, he had already spoken at international conferences, studied advanced machine learning concepts, and engaged with global AI communities. Key…
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Harcharan Singh, the first Pakistani Sikh decorated with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He was born in 1987 in Nankana Sahib, a birth place of Guru Nanak and at then the age of 20 he had joined the Pakistan Army in 2007. Harcharan Singh later volunteered for a combat role and was posted to the 12th Battalion of the Baloch Regiment where he served in demanding operational and border areas…
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Navraj Singh Rai became the first Indian American Sikh judge to serve in this role, marking a major milestone for the local judiciary and the broader South Asian community across California. Rai’s appointment has drawn widespread praise from the Sikh and Punjabi community. For many, the moment represents long-awaited representation within the legal system. Community members described the achievement as a source of pride and hope. Leaders from Sikh organizations…
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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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