Our patron is Fauja Singh the oldest marathon runner in the world.
“Sikhs are an integral part of the Wisconsin fabric, and it’s an honor to celebrate Vaisakhi and recognize the vital contributions that Sikhs make across our state.”
At one point during the day, you could see 4-5 kids with turbans playing basketball in the playground. It was a sight to behold, whereas there are only 2 Sikh kids in the entire school, you could immediately see the effect of Vaisakhi celebrations on the diversity in the school.
After the initial shooting, an off-duty US Border Patrol agent, inspired by the Sikh defensive mentality, opened fire on the suspect. Though his shot was unsuccessful, he hit the suspect's vehicle just outside the Synagogue. Minutes later, an on-duty San Diego police officer spotted the vehicle while en-route to the crime scene and detained the suspect.
Young professionals and women selected for key roles
From Emily Eden’s portrait of a battle-hardened Maharaja Ranjit Singh to Edwin Lord Week’s iconic painting of the Golden Temple, a rare exhibition depicts the grandeur of the community
The press meet was addressed by a distinguished panel of environmentalists & nature experts
The U.S.-based ice cream company will be supporting Sikhs of New York and National Sikh Campaign’s initiative to educate the public about the Sikh turban
Efforts to connect to the "Shrines that have been deprived from Sangat" after partition