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"We have written a letter to Chief Election Commissioner asking him to direct the state election authorities to stop the political parties from addressing people who assemble at religious places purely for religious purposes.” "Any violation in this regard is a violation of Model Code of...

It’s Official! FIFA rules in favour of Religious Headgear http://sikhactivist.net/its-official-fifa-rules-in-favour-of-religious-headgear/ It’s official soccers international governing body FIFA has ruled in favour of authorisinghead covers for religious purposes during all matches...

Packed hearing explores new accommodations for religious freedom Image Army Reserve Maj. Kamal S. Kalsi speaks with U.S. Rep. Joe Heck, R-Nev., before the start of a hearing on a new Defense Department directive that provides guidance on uniforms and grooming with respect to religious...

Human element: ‘Religious tolerance only path to peace’ http://tribune.com.pk/story/665044/human-element-religious-tolerance-only-path-to-peace/ PESHAWAR: “The prevalent hatred in our society can only be overcome by understanding Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism,” said...

Pentagon to relax rules on personal religious wear — including beards, turbans Brett Flashnick http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2014/01/22/22376938-pentagon-to-relax-rules-on-personal-religious-wear-including-beards-turbans?lite U.S. Army Spc. Simran Lamba, center, the first enlisted...

The day religious officers policed another faith in Malaysia by Jennifer Gomez http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/the-day-religious-officers-policed-another-faith-in-malaysia What would a Christian and a lawyer of 33 years standing have to do with Islam? In most...

Sangat ji At Sikh Philosophy Network Parkash Guru Nanak Dev ji is remembered on April 14 per the Nanakshai Calendar (Purewal, 2003). To those of you who celebrate on this day, November 15 2013, Sikh Philosophy Network wishes you a deeply spiritual and blessed moment in remembrance of a great...

Harassment of Sikhs in New York and Mississippi Is Not Acceptable by Mike Ghouse http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ghouse/harassment-of-sikhs-in-ne_b_3997899.html We have a ways to go to fully realize the value of our constitution; it is violated every day. We take the pledge that we...

Quebec’s Charter of Values unveiled, takes aim at ‘overt and conspicuous’ religious symbols Marois government will try to shield it from legal challenges by entrenching secluarism in Quebec's Charter of Rights and Freedoms By Philip Authier, THE GAZETTE - September 10, 2013 12:13 PM...

Pauline Marois’ monocultural dream Robert Fulford http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2013/08/24/robert-fulford-pauline-marois-monocultural-dream/ For years, Marois has been working the rich vein of identity politics, searching for a way to arouse enthusiasm among her more myopic supporters...

New Delhi: Among various religious groups, Muslims have the lowest living standard with the average per capita expenditure of just Rs 32.66 in a day, says a government survey. At the other end of the spectrum, Sikh community enjoys a much better lifestyle as the average per capita spending...

Former president of Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee could face religious action Yudhvir Rana http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Former-president-of-Delhi-Sikh-Gurdwara-Management-Committee-could-face-religious-action/articleshow/21195666.cms AMRITSAR: Former...

Religious Hindu and Sikh immigrants, not Muslim, likelier to be obese http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ani/religious-hindu-and-sikh-immigrants-not-muslim-likelier-to-be-obese-113071900422_1.html Religiosity in Hindus and Sikhs - but not Muslims - appears to be an independent...

Sat sri akal to all respected members last year someone asked me to see the movie "The secret" and i happened to see it, any views on it? you think it to be really science or just plain theory ? any connection with spiritual part of one's life or religious studies? three things are...

Goa government promoting Gurudwaras to strengthen religious tourism Panaji: In an attempt to boost religious tourism, Goa Government is promoting Gurudwaras in the coastal state to attract Sikh pilgrims from northern states of the country. Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC)...

Manjot Singh, Observant Sikh, Ejected From Movie Theater For Wearing Ceremonial Religious Sword Aaron Sankin http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/27/manjot-singh_n_3510672.html With two young kids at home, it isn't often that Manjot Singh and his wife get a night to themselves. When...

Ban tattoos if found hurting a religious community Harish Dido - Merinews - 18 June 2013 The Sikh clergy has decided against accepting an apology from those tattooing the verses from the Gurbani (holy verses) or even Ek Onkar (first words in Guru Granth Sahib - the holy book of Sikhs)...

Kathleen Taylor, Neuroscientist, Says Religious Fundamentalism Could Be Treated As A Mental Illness http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/31/kathleen-taylor-religious-fundamentalism-mental-illness_n_3365896.html The Huffington Post | By Meredith Bennett-Smith Posted: 05/31/2013 12:21...

Why We Must Reject the Dogma of Religious Frauds and Find Our Own Truth May 16, 2013 The following is an excerpt from Create Your Own Religion: A How-To Book Without Instructions. Red Wheel/Weiser / By Daniele Bolelli Many of those claiming to be speaking for God have little...