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King’s Trusted Sikh Bodyguard Honoured in Birthday Honours

One of the most recognisable yet previously little-known figures within the Royal Household has been formally recognised for his decades of dedicated service to the Royal Family. Jagjivan Singh Khangura, affectionately known as "Jag", has been appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order (MVO) in the King's Birthday Honours, celebrating a career spent protecting King Charles III and senior members of the Royal...

Bhangra Makes History at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix

In a landmark moment for British Punjabi culture, bhangra took centre stage at the Formula 1 British Grand Prix for the very first time, bringing the colour, energy and spirit of Punjabi heritage to one of the world's most prestigious sporting events. As part of South Asian Heritage Month, spectators at Silverstone Circuit witnessed a spectacular cultural performance ahead of the Formula 1 Sprint celebrations,...
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A Landmark Victory for the Labour Party and Punjabi Representation in the British Government

Historic 2024 General Election: A Landmark Victory for the Labour Party and Punjabi Representation in the British Government In a sweeping victory that has reshaped...

World’s first Sikh Court launches in London

"It is not a religious tribunal but is aimed at assisting Sikh families in their time of need." British Sikh lawyers have come together to...

Interactive display of Sikh artifacts opens at Royal Armouries Museum

The digital project by Leicester’s Sikh Museum Initiative painstakingly recreated three objects from the museum’s South Asian Sikh collection. Following on from the display of...

Vaisakhi 2023: A History of the Sikh Festival

This Friday marks Vaisakhi, one of the most significant and widely observed annual celebrations for Sikhs, who make up the fifth-largest major world religion. Vaisakhi –...

Sikh prayer books return to military after 100 years

For the first time in a century daily prayer books have been issued to Sikh military personnel in the British forces. Major Daljinder Singh Virdee...

Leicester: Statue honouring Sikh soldiers unveiled

A statue of a Sikh soldier has been unveiled in Leicester to honour Sikhs who fought for the UK in conflicts around the world. The...

Burberry’s new campaign features Sikh model Sahib Singh

4-year-old Sahib Singh left everyone pleasantly surprised after his picture on Burberry's Instagram page yesterday. Singh is a part of Burberry's new campaign and...

Sikh Woman opens up on Community Judgment after Divorce

A Sikh woman had an arranged marriage but divorced a year later. She opened up about being judged by her community for being a...

Gurjar Hindu Union and Sri Guru Singh Sabha Receive Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021

Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) in West Sussex and Sri Guru Singh Sabha in Southall, have received the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service 2021. Each...

Lohri 2021: Significance of the Indian Mid-Winter Festival

Lohri is primarily celebrated in the Punjab region of India by Hindus and Sikhs and this year, the mid-winter festival falls on 13 January. Lohri...

Sikh Hate Crime Probe Launched Following Telford School Boy Attack

An attack against a Sikh boy by secondary school pupils at Charlton School in Telford is being treated as a hate crime, West Mercia...

Durham University to Host Virtual Festival of Lights

Durham University will host an online festival of lights this Diwali via the Oriental Museum Facebook page on Saturday 14 November. Families unable to gather...