Category Archives: Community
New Sikh Gurdwara in Selma Inaugurated
SELMA – Sikhs of Selma and surrounding areas finished construction of the new Sikh Temple, known as a Sikh Center of Pacific Coast, in Selma at Highland Avenue just a few blocks away from the old much smaller complex. The … More
“Sab Sikhan Ko Hukum Hai Guru Manyo Granth” play to be enacted in Oct & Nov
FREMONT – The Punjabi Lok Raang announced their upcoming play, “Sab Sikhan Ko Hukum Hai Guru Manyo Granth” to celebrate the upcoming 300th celebrations of the birth of the Guru Granth Sahib. It will be played throughout the US during … More
Fundraiser for Kasperzak to be held October 1st
MOUNTAIN VIEW – The Indian community of Silicon Valley will be hosting a fundraiser for Mike Kasperzak on October 1st in Mountain View. Mike Kasperzak, the former mayor of Mountain View, is running for city council this November. Bikramjeet Singh … More
Indian appointed to county council
SUNNYVALE – Narendra Pathak of Sunnyvale was re-appointed to the Council on Equal Employment Opportunities by the Santa Clara County, Board of Supervisors. Narendra Pathak was sworn into office September 3, 2008 for a term that expires June 30, 2012. … More
Modi denied US visa
WASHINGTON – The US State Department has confirmed in a letter to Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) that Modi will not be granted a US visa for the upcoming World Gujarati Conference in New Jersey being held on the weekend of … More
California approves Sikh coloring book
SACRAMENTO (Onkar S. Bindra, Ph. D.) – In America, there is widespread ignorance about the Sikhs. Because of their turban and beard, Sikh men are often called Osama bin Laden. Sikh children have to face bullying and harassment. Recently, the … More
Kingfisher Airlines Operates Dream Flight for Underprivileged Children
KOLKOTA – Kingfisher Airlines, India’s first and only 5-Star airline, today operated a 60 minute Dream Flight for underprivileged children from several institutions namely CINI Asha, Anjuman Mufidul Islam, Missionaries of Charity and SEED. Children who had been nominated by … More