Sikhs

‘To break 42 years of silence’: Punjab MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura to hold prayer meet at Hondh-Chillar tragedy site

January 30, 2026 4:19 pm

Hondh-Chillar village was allegedly targeted during the anti-Sikh riots following then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi's assassination. At least 32 Sikhs, including children, were allegedly hacked to death.

‘I neither have courage nor stature’: Mann appears before Akal Takht, clarifies remarks

January 16, 2026 4:12 am

A photo released by the Akal Takht showed Jathedar Giani Kuldeep Singh Gargaj and Jathedar Giani Tek Singh of Takht Sri Damdama Sahib presenting Mann with a copy of the monthly Gurdwara Gazette and Sikh Code of Conduct.

US lawmaker urges Pentagon to reconsider beard-shaving policy for Sikhs 

October 23, 2025 2:07 pm

In a recent letter addressed to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Congressman Thomas R Suozzi underscored that Sikhs have fought alongside American troops for generations, including in both World War I and World War II.

'In loving memory of Sobha, our Jaan Bhai': Sikhs in US hold 'Sehaj Paath' for a gurdwara horse

October 07, 2025 9:15 pm

Why children call Sobha their “Jaan Bhai” has deep roots in Sikhism. Horses are deeply connected to Sikh Gurus and their history, especially from the time of the sixth master Guru Hargobind

Nod at key DU meeting to course on ‘Sikh martyrdom’, credits through online platforms leads to objections

July 06, 2025 1:52 am

Another agenda item that was criticised was the formal adoption of a provision allowing undergraduate and postgraduate students to earn up to 40% of their credits through online platforms such as SWAYAM and MOOCs

SGPC condemns Home Minister Amit Shah's 'anti-Sikh remarks’, seeks quota for community in Army

March 28, 2025 6:41 pm

The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee also criticised Shah’s alleged derisive comment on Guru Granth Sahib recitation; urges govt to withdraw false charges against farmer leaders.

January 10 1985, Forty Years Ago: Bhajan Lal On Sikhs

January 10, 2025 7:13 am

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on January 10, 1985.

Takht Damdama Sahib jathedar quits, says expelled SAD leader issuing threats to family

October 17, 2024 11:01 am

Akali leader Virsa Singh Valtoha had recently accused him of being influenced by the BJP and RSS on the issue of punishment to Sukhbir Singh Badal

India accuses Canada of ‘vote bank politics’: How political significance of Sikhs grew there

October 17, 2024 12:17 pm

Sikhs began migrating from India to Canada in the late 19th Century and today comprise around 2% of Canada’s population. How did the community come to occupy an important space in politics? We explain.

Was what I said wrong: Rahul Gandhi on Sikh remarks

September 22, 2024 2:02 am

While interacting with students and members of the Indian diaspora in the US earlier this month, Rahul Gandhi had talked about Sikh rights, which had led to strong criticism by the BJP.

Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal on Sikh riots compensation

January 12, 2015 10:39 am