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Guru Nanak and the promise of an inclusive Pakistan
For a few days every November, the Pakistani city of Nankana Sahib is transformed as thousands of Sikhs and other devotees of Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, descend upon it to celebrate Guru Nanak Gurpurab, the anniversary of his
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Malaysia’s pioneer Sikh scientist made Emeritus Professor
The 90-year old retired academician Dr Chatar Singh Beriam Singh was the backbone of the university’s School of Physics and Mathematics which he helped establish in 1969 Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) recognised the lifetime contribution of scholar Dr Chatar Singh
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Indian pilgrim corridor to Pakistan Sikh temple planned for Nov opening
KARTARPUR: A corridor for Indian Sikh pilgrims travelling to a holy temple in Pakistan will open in November, in time for one of the religion’s most sacred festivals. The visa-free border crossing from India to Kartarpur, Pakistan will be inaugurated
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Sikh Festival of Sports 2019 attracts 700 participants
KUALA LUMPUR: Approximately 700 athletes will compete in the 68th Gurdwara Cup and Sikh Festival of Sports organised by the Malaysia Singapore Sikhs Sports Council’s (MSSSC) from tomorrow till Friday. MSSSC president Datuk Gurjeet Singh Rhande said the participants representing
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