Sikh Heritage Month: Minister Aheer
Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Sikh Heritage Month:
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“The first Sikhs arrived in Alberta more than 100 years ago. This history ranges from Sohan Singh Bhullar and Harnam Singh Hari, two of the first Sikh pioneers in Alberta, to the Sikhs of today who are leaders in business, politics, academics and community leadership.
“The hard work and dedication of the Sikh community has helped build this province into the wonderful place it is today. In April, we recognize Sikh Heritage Month to celebrate the history of Albertans of Sikh heritage and show our appreciation for the contributions they have made to our vibrant culture and communities.
Editorial: At 50 years old, Rothko Chapel still mystifies and reveals Houston
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Interior of the Rothko Chapel with new skylight. The chapel reopened after a 18-month renovation in Oct. 2020. It celebrated its 50th anniversary in February 2021. Photo courtesy of the Rothko Chapel.Paul Hester, Photographer
When you first enter the Rothko Chapel, the 14 nearly black paintings hung in the octagonal room are mystifying. It’s dark, quiet and somber. What is the point? What kind of chapel has no cross or candles or altar?
That mystery is worth experiencing in person. The chapel, which turned 50 last weekend, was born at a time of turmoil the Vietnam War, protests for racial justice, political division that is all too familiar today. If you have ever wondered how Houston manages to hold itself together with its bubbling stew of peoples, the Rothko is one answer.
State funds approved to help remedy rise in violence against Asian Americans
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Assemblyman Phil Ting, D-San Francisco, chair of the Assembly budget committee, puts on a face mask before the start of an oversight hearing of the Assembly budget special subcommittee on COVID-19 at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif. Ting secured $1.4 million in funding to help track and prevent anti-Asian American violence and hate-crimes. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli, Pool)Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press
Following an uptick in hate crimes targeting Asian Americans throughout the Bay Area, the California Legislature on Monday approved $1.4 million in funding to go toward tracking cases in an effort to ultimately stop them.
Centre denies 600 Sikh pilgrims permission to visit Pakistan, cites security concerns, coronavirus
The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee condemned the move, saying it revealed the ‘anti-Sikh psyche’ of the Narendra Modi government. Updated Feb 18, 2021 · 12:22 pm A file photo of Nankana Sahib, a Pakistani city about 80 kilometres from the eastern city of Lahore. | Arif Ali/ AFP
The Ministry of Home Affairs on Thursday denied permission to a batch of 600 Sikhs to visit Pakistan to mark the centenary celebrations of Saka Nankana Sahib, citing security concerns and the coronavirus pandemic, reported PTI. The pilgrims were scheduled to begin their countrywide tour of the neighbouring country on Friday.
Highlights
Khalistan means The Land of Khalsa i.e. a separate nation for the Khalsa or a separate nation for the Sikhs.
Khalsa was founded in the year 1699 by Gobind Singh, the 10th Guru of the Sikhs.
Khalsa means pure but over time, the idea was changed and it got politicised.
Amid the ongoing discussion about Khalistan in India, on Thursday we bring you the answers to questions like what is Khalistan and how its objectives are dangerous for India s national unity and integrity. Let us tell the history and current situation of Khalistan and also how the idea of Sikhistan took the form of Khalistan.