Category - sikh

Archbishop sends message of reconciliation to Hindus for Diwali

staff writers — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 00:00:47 +0000

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has sent an annual message to Hindu communities in Britain for Diwali, the 'festival of lights', which is also marked by Sikhs and celebrates the victory of good over evil and hope over despair.

Sikhs continue to press French President and Indian PM on turban issue

staff writers — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 09:50:01 +0000

United Sikhs, a UN affiliated international advocacy NGO, joined other civil rights organizations over the weekend in asking Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh to discuss the Sikh turban issue in France with President Sarkozy.

Sikhs hold peace march to protest against French turban ban

staff writers — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 11:38:41 +0000

Sikhs from across the world will be joining in support of a peace march in New Delhi, India, today to protest against a French secularity law that bans the wearing of sacred turbans in schools and other work places throughout the country.

Case of suspended Sikh pupil likely to go to judicial review

staff writers — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:36:29 +0000

The case of a Sikh pupil suspended from a Welsh school for wearing a wrist bangle is now likely to go to judicial review after the school concerned refused to adopt a more flexible dress policy and is seeking further legal advice.

Should religious dress and symbols be banned at work?

Simon Barrow — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:03:32 +0000

Trying to make workplaces religion free is no solution to human fears about 'the other', says Simon Barrow, reflecting on recent cases of controversy involving religious dress and symbols in schools and companies.

Diwali hailed as an opportunity to promote interreligious peace

staff writers — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:00:05 +0000

The Vatican has sent a message urging cooperation between Christians and Hindus in anticipation of their celebration of Diwali on 9 November. Shared by Hindus, Jains and Sikhs across the world as the 'Festival of Light,' Diwali marks the triumph of life over death.