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ਜਪੁ | Jup
ਸੋ ਦਰੁ | So Dar
ਸੋਹਿਲਾ | Sohilaa
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਿਰੀਰਾਗੁ | Raag Siree-Raag
Gurbani (14-53)
Ashtpadiyan (53-71)
Gurbani (71-74)
Pahre (74-78)
Chhant (78-81)
Vanjara (81-82)
Vaar Siri Raag (83-91)
Bhagat Bani (91-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਝ | Raag Maajh
Gurbani (94-109)
Ashtpadi (109)
Ashtpadiyan (110-129)
Ashtpadi (129-130)
Ashtpadiyan (130-133)
Bara Maha (133-136)
Din Raen (136-137)
Vaar Maajh Ki (137-150)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗਉੜੀ | Raag Gauree
Gurbani (151-185)
Quartets/Couplets (185-220)
Ashtpadiyan (220-234)
Karhalei (234-235)
Ashtpadiyan (235-242)
Chhant (242-249)
Baavan Akhari (250-262)
Sukhmani (262-296)
Thittee (296-300)
Gauree kii Vaar (300-323)
Gurbani (323-330)
Ashtpadiyan (330-340)
Baavan Akhari (340-343)
Thintteen (343-344)
Vaar Kabir (344-345)
Bhagat Bani (345-346)
ਰਾਗੁ ਆਸਾ | Raag Aasaa
Gurbani (347-348)
Chaupaday (348-364)
Panchpadde (364-365)
Kaafee (365-409)
Aasaavaree (409-411)
Ashtpadiyan (411-432)
Patee (432-435)
Chhant (435-462)
Vaar Aasaa (462-475)
Bhagat Bani (475-488)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੂਜਰੀ | Raag Goojaree
Gurbani (489-503)
Ashtpadiyan (503-508)
Vaar Gujari (508-517)
Vaar Gujari (517-526)
ਰਾਗੁ ਦੇਵਗੰਧਾਰੀ | Raag Dayv-Gandhaaree
Gurbani (527-536)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਹਾਗੜਾ | Raag Bihaagraa
Gurbani (537-556)
Chhant (538-548)
Vaar Bihaagraa (548-556)
ਰਾਗੁ ਵਡਹੰਸ | Raag Wadhans
Gurbani (557-564)
Ashtpadiyan (564-565)
Chhant (565-575)
Ghoriaan (575-578)
Alaahaniiaa (578-582)
Vaar Wadhans (582-594)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੋਰਠਿ | Raag Sorath
Gurbani (595-634)
Asatpadhiya (634-642)
Vaar Sorath (642-659)
ਰਾਗੁ ਧਨਾਸਰੀ | Raag Dhanasaree
Gurbani (660-685)
Astpadhiya (685-687)
Chhant (687-691)
Bhagat Bani (691-695)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਤਸਰੀ | Raag Jaitsree
Gurbani (696-703)
Chhant (703-705)
Vaar Jaitsaree (705-710)
Bhagat Bani (710)
ਰਾਗੁ ਟੋਡੀ | Raag Todee
ਰਾਗੁ ਬੈਰਾੜੀ | Raag Bairaaree
ਰਾਗੁ ਤਿਲੰਗ | Raag Tilang
Gurbani (721-727)
Bhagat Bani (727)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸੂਹੀ | Raag Suhi
Gurbani (728-750)
Ashtpadiyan (750-761)
Kaafee (761-762)
Suchajee (762)
Gunvantee (763)
Chhant (763-785)
Vaar Soohee (785-792)
Bhagat Bani (792-794)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ | Raag Bilaaval
Gurbani (795-831)
Ashtpadiyan (831-838)
Thitteen (838-840)
Vaar Sat (841-843)
Chhant (843-848)
Vaar Bilaaval (849-855)
Bhagat Bani (855-858)
ਰਾਗੁ ਗੋਂਡ | Raag Gond
Gurbani (859-869)
Ashtpadiyan (869)
Bhagat Bani (870-875)
ਰਾਗੁ ਰਾਮਕਲੀ | Raag Ramkalee
Ashtpadiyan (902-916)
Gurbani (876-902)
Anand (917-922)
Sadd (923-924)
Chhant (924-929)
Dakhnee (929-938)
Sidh Gosat (938-946)
Vaar Ramkalee (947-968)
ਰਾਗੁ ਨਟ ਨਾਰਾਇਨ | Raag Nat Narayan
Gurbani (975-980)
Ashtpadiyan (980-983)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਲੀ ਗਉੜਾ | Raag Maalee Gauraa
Gurbani (984-988)
Bhagat Bani (988)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਾਰੂ | Raag Maaroo
Gurbani (889-1008)
Ashtpadiyan (1008-1014)
Kaafee (1014-1016)
Ashtpadiyan (1016-1019)
Anjulian (1019-1020)
Solhe (1020-1033)
Dakhni (1033-1043)
ਰਾਗੁ ਤੁਖਾਰੀ | Raag Tukhaari
Bara Maha (1107-1110)
Chhant (1110-1117)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕੇਦਾਰਾ | Raag Kedara
Gurbani (1118-1123)
Bhagat Bani (1123-1124)
ਰਾਗੁ ਭੈਰਉ | Raag Bhairo
Gurbani (1125-1152)
Partaal (1153)
Ashtpadiyan (1153-1167)
ਰਾਗੁ ਬਸੰਤੁ | Raag Basant
Gurbani (1168-1187)
Ashtpadiyan (1187-1193)
Vaar Basant (1193-1196)
ਰਾਗੁ ਸਾਰਗ | Raag Saarag
Gurbani (1197-1200)
Partaal (1200-1231)
Ashtpadiyan (1232-1236)
Chhant (1236-1237)
Vaar Saarang (1237-1253)
ਰਾਗੁ ਮਲਾਰ | Raag Malaar
Gurbani (1254-1293)
Partaal (1265-1273)
Ashtpadiyan (1273-1278)
Chhant (1278)
Vaar Malaar (1278-91)
Bhagat Bani (1292-93)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਾਨੜਾ | Raag Kaanraa
Gurbani (1294-96)
Partaal (1296-1318)
Ashtpadiyan (1308-1312)
Chhant (1312)
Vaar Kaanraa
Bhagat Bani (1318)
ਰਾਗੁ ਕਲਿਆਨ | Raag Kalyaan
Gurbani (1319-23)
Ashtpadiyan (1323-26)
ਰਾਗੁ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਤੀ | Raag Prabhaatee
Gurbani (1327-1341)
Ashtpadiyan (1342-51)
ਰਾਗੁ ਜੈਜਾਵੰਤੀ | Raag Jaijaiwanti
Gurbani (1352-53)
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Sehskritee Mahala 1
Sehskritee Mahala 5
Gaathaa Mahala 5
Phunhay Mahala 5
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Shaloks Bhagat Kabir
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Swaiyyae Mahala 5
Swaiyyae in Praise of Gurus
Shaloks in Addition To Vaars
Shalok Ninth Mehl
Mundavanee Mehl 5
ਰਾਗ ਮਾਲਾ, Raag Maalaa
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<blockquote data-quote="spnadmin" data-source="post: 146269" data-attributes="member: 35"><p><span style="color: Blue">The typical expert analysis of Anju Kaur of Sikh News Network</span></p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>CNN and Financial Times Remove Sikh Images</strong></p><p><strong>FT Apologizes, CNN Repeat Offender</strong></p><p></p><p>by Anju Kaur</p><p></p><p>CNN and Financial Times, two international news outlets, on Friday removed images of Sikhs used in their online news reports of Osama bin Laden, on their home pages.</p><p></p><p>Oddly, both outlets used the same picture of Sikh man reading a newspaper, juxtaposed with an image of bin Laden. Their use of an image of a Sikh man wearing a thaathaa adds to the strangeness of the image choice, said Jasjit Singh associate executive director of SALDEF.</p><p></p><p>While the CNN article focused on the legality of assassinating bin Laden, the Financial Times article focused on the security and aftermath. It seems that the purpose of using the image of a Sikh was to show worldwide reaction, Jasjit Singh said. But the use of a turbaned and bearded Sikh may be mistaken by the mainstream public as a follower or supporter of bin Laden.</p><p></p><p>“The Financial Times image was worse because the image of the Sikh was right next to that of bin Laden… People will think they (Sikhs) are Muslim or Al Qaeda,” he said. “The captions did not explain the Sikh in the image… It makes it harder to distinguish the two, and does not help to explain who we are not.</p><p></p><p>“It’s the sort of challenge we have been facing since 9/11 - to distance Sikhs from the turbaned and bearded extremists.”</p><p></p><p>Many Sikhs noticed the damaging images on the Web sites.</p><p></p><p>“Within minutes of the images being published, we received six to seven text messages, emails, and phone calls,” Jasjit Singh told SikhNN. It was clear that “a lot of people were seeing this.”</p><p></p><p>SALDEF, a Washington-based advocacy group, complained.</p><p></p><p>“Normally, we would be pleased that [CNN / FT] is using the image of a Sikh to show how the general public is reacting to a story,” it said in an email to both outlets. “In this case, however, the image negatively impacts the Sikh American community and increases the likelihood of bias against community members by conflating our identity with that of Osama bin Laden.”</p><p></p><p>The Financial Times, based in the United Kingdom, removed the image within three hours and issued an apology.</p><p></p><p>“We took consideration of your comments and removed the image of the Sikh next to bin Laden on Friday evening,” said Suzanne Blumson, an editor, by email. “Apologies for any offence caused.”</p><p></p><p>CNN removed the image within 30 minutes but did not apologize.</p><p></p><p>Through its contact at the Columbia University journalism school, SALDEF received confirmation from CNN a couple of days ago that the image was removed. But it came through the source and “it was not like you understand what happened,” Jasjit Singh said. “It is not the sort of thing that we can say CNN apologized.”</p><p></p><p>SALDEF is still seeking an apology from CNN, especially because this is the third time in two years it has inappropriately used images of Sikhs.</p><p></p><p>“They were similar mistakes,” he said. “This is the War on Terror and here is a Sikh… Media plays a vital role in educating the public and affects the perceptions the public holds.”</p><p></p><p>SALDEF also asked to conduct a training session for CNN staff. If CNN agrees, it will be the first time that SALDEF trains journalists.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.sikhnn.com/headlines/1389/cnn-and-financial-times-remove-sikh-images" target="_blank">http://www.sikhnn.com/headlines/1389/cnn-and-financial-times-remove-sikh-images</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="spnadmin, post: 146269, member: 35"] [COLOR="Blue"]The typical expert analysis of Anju Kaur of Sikh News Network[/COLOR] [B]CNN and Financial Times Remove Sikh Images FT Apologizes, CNN Repeat Offender[/B] by Anju Kaur CNN and Financial Times, two international news outlets, on Friday removed images of Sikhs used in their online news reports of Osama bin Laden, on their home pages. Oddly, both outlets used the same picture of Sikh man reading a newspaper, juxtaposed with an image of bin Laden. Their use of an image of a Sikh man wearing a thaathaa adds to the strangeness of the image choice, said Jasjit Singh associate executive director of SALDEF. While the CNN article focused on the legality of assassinating bin Laden, the Financial Times article focused on the security and aftermath. It seems that the purpose of using the image of a Sikh was to show worldwide reaction, Jasjit Singh said. But the use of a turbaned and bearded Sikh may be mistaken by the mainstream public as a follower or supporter of bin Laden. “The Financial Times image was worse because the image of the Sikh was right next to that of bin Laden… People will think they (Sikhs) are Muslim or Al Qaeda,” he said. “The captions did not explain the Sikh in the image… It makes it harder to distinguish the two, and does not help to explain who we are not. “It’s the sort of challenge we have been facing since 9/11 - to distance Sikhs from the turbaned and bearded extremists.” Many Sikhs noticed the damaging images on the Web sites. “Within minutes of the images being published, we received six to seven text messages, emails, and phone calls,” Jasjit Singh told SikhNN. It was clear that “a lot of people were seeing this.” SALDEF, a Washington-based advocacy group, complained. “Normally, we would be pleased that [CNN / FT] is using the image of a Sikh to show how the general public is reacting to a story,” it said in an email to both outlets. “In this case, however, the image negatively impacts the Sikh American community and increases the likelihood of bias against community members by conflating our identity with that of Osama bin Laden.” The Financial Times, based in the United Kingdom, removed the image within three hours and issued an apology. “We took consideration of your comments and removed the image of the Sikh next to bin Laden on Friday evening,” said Suzanne Blumson, an editor, by email. “Apologies for any offence caused.” CNN removed the image within 30 minutes but did not apologize. Through its contact at the Columbia University journalism school, SALDEF received confirmation from CNN a couple of days ago that the image was removed. But it came through the source and “it was not like you understand what happened,” Jasjit Singh said. “It is not the sort of thing that we can say CNN apologized.” SALDEF is still seeking an apology from CNN, especially because this is the third time in two years it has inappropriately used images of Sikhs. “They were similar mistakes,” he said. “This is the War on Terror and here is a Sikh… Media plays a vital role in educating the public and affects the perceptions the public holds.” SALDEF also asked to conduct a training session for CNN staff. If CNN agrees, it will be the first time that SALDEF trains journalists. [url]http://www.sikhnn.com/headlines/1389/cnn-and-financial-times-remove-sikh-images[/url] [/QUOTE]
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