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In memory of a giant: Sardar Teja Singh Samundri
Sardar Teja Singh Samundri left a legacy that remains etched in Punjab's history, playing a key role in altering the perception of Sikhs in colonial India.
Published on Jul 16, 2023 09:44 PM IST
'Inherent biases a challenge': Advocacy group on Sikh man's forced beard shaving
Sikh Coalition, which has been leading the fight seeking justice for Surjit Singh, has urged the DOJ to examine the practices of Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry.
Published on Jun 02, 2021 11:06 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sikh immigrant forced to shave beard in US prison, advocacy groups demand probe
Surjit Singh, a 64-year-old Indian immigrant, was sentenced to five years in prison for manslaughter after a fatal vehicle accident in Yuma, Arizona.
Published on May 30, 2021 04:15 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Kunal Gaurav, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Sikh school-bus driver recounts years of workplace abuse, bias
Sawinder Singh, a Sikh, heard and experienced these slights and insults on his appearance for 13 years as a school bus driver in Maryland.
Updated on May 29, 2019 10:57 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Washington | HT Correspondent
Gucci’s ‘Indy Full Turban’ draws criticism
The turban in question -- and several other versions of it in different colours -- actually debuted on the runway in February 2018.
Updated on May 17, 2019 01:15 PM IST
Indo Asian News Service | Indo Asian News Service, London
US man jailed for attacking Indian-origin Sikh cab driver with hammer in Seattle
Swarn Singh was assaulted with a deadly weapon by Rory Benson in December 2017, according to Sikhs civil rights group, The Sikh Coalition.
Published on Dec 20, 2018 10:36 AM IST
New York | Press Trust of India
Amazon sells doormats, rugs with Golden Temple image; faces outrage
The Sikh Coalition said in a statement Tuesday that it was alerted to products such as door mats, rugs and toilet seat covers with the image of one the most historically significant Sikh sites, the Golden Temple, were being sold by some sellers on Amazon.
Updated on Dec 19, 2018 03:44 PM IST
Press Trust of India | Press Trust of India
US Sikhs celebrate Turban Day at Times Square
On Saturday, volunteers from Sikhs of New York organisation tied turbans on the heads of visitors while explaining its significance for Sikhs and telling them about their religion.
Updated on Apr 08, 2018 08:56 PM IST
Indo-Asian News Service, New York | HT Correspondent