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June 29, 2012by Mandeep Singh Bajwa Source: www.hindustantimes.com The 4 Sikh, the legendary unit associated with the epic Battle of Saragarhi, which was fought against impossible odds, is moving to the salubrious environs of Chandimandir after a stint in the harsh, inhospitable climes of Siachen. The 1897 battle is not their only claim to fame, though. The battalion rendered impressive service on the old North-Western Frontier, did extremely well in France and against the Turks in World War I and earlier at the siege of Tsingtao in China. In World War II, they fought with the famous 4th Indian Division (Red Eagles) through the North African, East African and Italian campaigns. After Independence, they fought hard to stem the Chinese tide at Walong in Arunachal in 1962, excelled in attack during the capture of Burki in September 1965, and of Siramani in the victorious Bangladesh campaign of 1971. A unit of excellence, if ever there was one! Light Infantry link So, the Sikh Light Infantry has its third army chief. Third? We know of Gen VP Malik (1997-2000) and the recently appointed Gen Bikram Singh. Who's the third? It's none other than Gen Mohammed Musa, commander-in-chief, Pakistan army (1958-66). Musa was commissioned into the 6/13 Royal Frontier Force Rifles (now 1 FF in the Pak army) but spent most of World War 2 in the Intelligence Bureau; towards the end of the war, he was posted to the newly-raised Sikh LI. However, he neither joined them formally nor wore their Chakkar and Kirpan cap badge. Independence saw him rejoining his old regiment. Subsequently, he moved rapidly up the ranks, being rewarded for his pliability, loyalty and sheer sycophancy by Ayub Khan by being appointed his successor when the latter took over the reins of the country in October 1958. Musa, through his incompetence, laid the foundations of weaknesses that prevented a Pakistani victory in 1965 and led to the ignominious defeat in Bangladesh. Comparing the two able Indian professionals from the regiment - who rose through wars and insurrections to the highest post - with Musa, we can only say like Hamlet, 'Look here, upon this picture, and on this'. Gallant subedar The date: September 6, 1965. The place: Gosal-Dial village on the road to Lahore. The men: The 3rd Battalion of the Jat Regiment. The task: To clear the Pakistani brigade advance position defended by a recce company less two platoons of 11 Frontier Force (recce and support) - the rifle company from 3 Baluch, that was to provide most of the muscle for the defended locality, was still on the road, having left their barracks in Lahore Cantonment for the forward positions at dawn on foot - to pave the way for the Indian advance to the BRB Canal. /files/news/2012/06-June/tankbusters.jpgSubedar Khazan Singh from Madothi (now in Jhajjar district), leading the Bravo Company, was hit by a bullet through his steel helmet and fell on the ground. Seeing their commander fall, the rest of the company went to the ground, a not unnatural reaction the first time round in combat. However, Subedar Khazan Singh soon regained consciousness, rose to his full, imposing height of 6 ft, 4 inches, and ordered the company in his stentorian voice which used to make recruits on the drill square quake, 'Jawan khadey hongey aur dushman ko marengay!' (The jawans will stand up and attack the enemy). Bravo Company rose as one man and with a deafening roar of their war cry, 'Jat Balwan, Jai Bhagwan!', charged and carried the position, killing or wounding the entire enemy detachment. Khazan Singh had been in hospital when the balloon went up and voluntarily and rather forcibly discharged himself against the doctors' orders to be with his battalion in war. Such was the devotion to duty of the old-timers. He was awarded a well-deserved Vir Chakra for his leadership and gallantry. It is noteworthy that Col Desmond Hayde, the CO, adopted an unorthodox system of command and control using JCOs with their experience to command the companies and junior officers with their youthful spirits to command platoons. An arrangement that worked perfectly for this very fine battalion. Such was the quality and competence of junior leadership honed by the experience of the World War and the continuous operational environment of the period after Independence. 17 Guards' get-together The 17 Guards, popularly known as the Tankbusters, was raised as an ATGM (anti-tank guided missile) battalion and leaders in the induction of new technology and weaponry, something which the top brass was at that time loath to initiate with regard to the Poor Bloody Infantry (PBI). They were the first unit to be equipped with the French MILAN (Missile d´Infanterie Léger ANtichar) second-generation missile. The battalion deployed nine missile detachments during the Kargil war along with assaulting infantry battalions. These were effectively used for bunker-bursting, providing much-needed fire support capacity to the battalions they were embedded with. At a get-together of officers of the unit at the Khetarpal Officers' Institute at Chandimandir on June 15, one talked to some of the unit's pioneers. Col Sunil Kaul of Panchkula opined that the unit was built up through hard, back-breaking training, humanism and empathy for the men. His colleague, Col Balwinder Ghumman from Mohali, agreed fully. The battalion now has a different role and equipment, but the same pride and professionalism which have carried it through the decades. The writer is a Chandigarh-based chronicler of military matters. Share your feedback, suggestions and news at 09316135343 or email at msbajwa@gmail.com

June 2012 Dharat Suhavi: Volume 2 Issue 6 Waheguru Ji Ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji Ki Fateh! Khalsa College Sets Out on a Green Path Khalsa College, Amritsar has been recognized since 1892 for its high quality education and visionary outlook, based on the ideals of the Sikh Gurus. This month the historic institution, founded by members of the Singh Sabha movement, signed an agreement with EcoSikh that paves the way for educational institutions across Punjab to champion environmental protection. Under the environmental agreement, signed by Khalsa College Charitable Society’s secretary Rajinder Mohan Singh Chhina, Khalsa College will conduct water and energy audits in all buildings, earmark 10 percent of lands to organic farming, set up a pilot rainwater harvesting pond, plant 'beris for chirris' (jujube trees) and other native species to replenish the bird population, and ensure that 10 percent of all energy used in hostels run on solar energy. The agreement is part of EcoSikh's initiative to help Amritsar move towards the path of sustainability according to the city’s commitments to theGreen Pilgrimage Network, launched at Assisi, Italy last year. The students will work with EcoSikh’s Ravneet Singh to create a Green Map, using a system created by a U.S.-based organization. With new efforts underway to increase the use of renewable energy, public transport, water collection systems, and green space in the city, the map will contribute to the public’s awareness of Amritsar’s new environmental initiatives. Khalsa College Charitable Society also agreed to provide support, skill, and resources to mobilize civil society, while providing interns to work with EcoSikh for collaboration and assistance. Eco-Leadership from Ludhiana’s Industries Ludhiana remains one of Punjab’s most densely populated, industrialized cities. Over the past few decades, scientists have raised strong concern over the impact of urban activity on air and water in Punjab, highlighting the need for industries to lead in solutions that both benefit business and the environment. As part of an ongoing dialogue, United Cycle & Parts Manufacturers Association, partnered with EcoSikh for an annual summit to discuss environmental challenges facing Ludhiana and Punjab. EcoSikh Chair Dr. Rajwant Singh and Program Manager Ravneet Singh exhorted the industry to take the leading role in creating an environmental awareness campaign in Ludhiana, and Senior Councilor S. Pal Singh Grewal to designate a day as Ludhiana Day to encourage participation in the city’s environmental care. EcoSikh also expressed a need for increasing demand for organic food through individual homes starting from leading industries themselves and creating more consciousness for healthy food consumption. An appeal was further made for industries to adopt schools and colleges in the city for rainwater harvesting, plantation and solar energy, adopting public spaces such as parks and roads for maintenance. Senior Councilor S. Pal Singh Grewal, and the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation and a number of industries committed to taking appropriate steps for the safety of the environment, cooperating with the public. City unites for ‘EcoAmritsar 2017’ Launch On June 30th, stakeholders across Amritsar will unite for EcoAmritsar 2017, a plan to mark the city’s 440th anniversary with improved environmental sustainability. The event at MK Hotel in Amritsar will bring together 150 leaders including the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee President Avtar Singh Makkar and Punjab Minister Bikramjit Singh Majithia. EcoSikh has invited the Deputy Commissioner of Amritsar, heads of religious bodies, educational institutions, hospitals, industries, NGOs, and student groups of the city to join the campaign. A number of attendees will announce plans for the next five years as pressure on city’s natural resources increases with the surge of visitors. EcoSikh is highly encouraged by the positive response by stakeholders across the city. Green Gurdwaras Survey In July, EcoSikh will be launching a Green Gurdwaras survey to assess the environmental needs and capacities of Gurdwaras in the United States, Canada and elsewhere. The survey will be available online and on paper, in English and Punjabi, and will address attitudes and behaviors on issues such as energy and water use, along with positive environmental practices such as green landscaping, recycling, composting, and using natural or bio-based cleaners inside the Gurdwara. Please check our website, Facebook, and Twitter account for regular updates, as we move forward.

But they are Gaddar Samaj : http://forums.waheguroo.com/index.php?/topic/36543-sant-samaj-exposed-again/

Headgear compulsory for Sikh women cops in Punjab police June 28, 2012 by Sukhpal Kaur Source: www.punjabnewsline.com Wednesday, June 27, 2012 - CHANDIGARH: Akali government might project itself as the sole representative of Sikh identity and principles when it comes to the issue of ban on turban in France but the very same government in its rule and soil has made it compulsory for all the women police officials to wear headgears including Sikh women as well. Meanwhile, the issue of headgear worn by Punjab policemen with a frill is still not resolved. The percentage of Sikh women cops is about 57 per cent and many of them are Amritdhari (baptized) as well. Even a non-Sikh knows that Sikhs do not wear headgears or helmets as it is against the principles of Sikhism. Akal Takht Jathedar Gyani Gurbachan Singh has maintained silence on this whole issue. On the one hand, SGPC and Akal Takht are instrumental to protect the interests of the Sikh community abroad, while in Punjab which is known as ‘Land of the Gurus’, they have proved unsuccessful in maintaining the dignity of ‘Dastar’. This is completely prominent from the fact that the new women recruits have no other option but to wear headgears during duty hours. Meanwhile, many new recruits in Punjab police lamented (on condition of anonymity) that the whole development is completely against Punjab culture. Earlier, women cops wore Salwar-Kameez and dupatta which has been replaced by shirt-trouser and the headgear has come as another shock to them. Questioning Akal Takht jathedar’s stand on the headgear issue, they said in such a scenario Sikh girls will never be able to join police forces. Lambasting at SGPC chief Avtar Singh Makkad, who is ready for staging dharnas on Delhi roads, they said he should intervene as soon as possible to protect the interests of Sikh community. As per the sources, Jathedar Takht Kesgarh Sahib Trilochan Singh in his letter vide 656, dated May 24, 2012 appealed Gyani Gurbachan Singh to find out solution to the grievances faced by the cops from Sikh community. Now the ball is in Gurbachan Singh’s court, as to when he will issue a ‘hukamnama’ against the Akali government for compelling the Sikhs to wear a headgear? Source: Punjab Newsline Network

The ‘I’ mentioned underneath is not Harjinder Singh – man in blue. The ‘I’ represents Guru’s teachings, which I am trying to follow in my daily life. June 27, 2012 by Harjinder Singh Source: maninblue I am human, I make mistakes, but in spite of my foolishness I receive many blessings. I am not a gora (white) Sikh or a kala (black) Sikh - I am a Sikh I am not a mazbi Sikh, a jat Sikh or a ramgharia Sikh - I am a Sikh I am not a doaba Sikh or a malwa Sikh - I am a Sikh I am not an AKJ Sikh or a Taksali Sikh - I am a Sikh My Guru is the Guru Granth Sahib, not the Námdhari satguru, not the yogi who called himself the leader of the Sikhs in the western hemisphere, not the Soho Road (Birmingham) spiritual leader of the Sikhs in the UK, nor any other self-appointed holy man, pardhan or jathedar - I am a Sikh I try to see God in all, regardless of race, faith, nationality or caste/social class - I am a Sikh I am an initiated (amritdhari) Sikh, but I do not look down on those who are not - I am a Sikh I wear a turban and keep the 5 Ks, but I do not look down on those who do not - I am a Sikh I do not drink alcohol, do not smoke tobacco, do not use recreational drugs - I am a Sikh I do not eat meat, fish, poultry or eggs, but do not condemn those who do - I am a Sikh I wear ‘bana’, traditional clothes associated with Guru Gobind Singh’s Khalsa, but I know that I will be judged on my behaviour, not on my clothes - I am a Sikh I do not cut my hair or shave, I wear a kirpan, kachhera, kara and kangha, but do not think that those who do not are bad people - I am a Sikh

Can you try to stick to the question raised in this thread rather than trying to make grey comments on your sexual preferences?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2o_3vuzoWk&feature=youtu.be http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h5xcF_6-pA&feature=relmfu

So why has Baba Ranjit Singh has gone in hiding over Shaheed Jaspal Singh's case?

What a sad state of affairs in our beloved Punjab. And are of our jathebandis doing anything to fight this or are they are too busy fighting each other?

And why should this be kept gupt?

Supreme Sikhs Council New Zealand on reading about the plight of the family of Shaaheed Dharam Singh Fauji who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 1978 immediately appealed to the sangat of Gurudwara Takanini and Otahuhu. Within 10 minutes, NZD 5000(Rs two lacs) was collected to be sent to the family.

Like laafaafa ji proclaims,".singh135 gets it." :biggrin2: :biggrin2: :biggrin2:

Garland of shoes and warm rotten eggs will be starters for his welcome.

Sad state of affairs for our mother language Punjabi in Punjab.

WSO's 2012 List of Honorees Submitted by WSO Editor on Wed, 20/06/2012 - 11:52 During its annual human rights events in June, the World Sikh Organization of Canada recognizes individuals who have made a difference in the Sikh community or with respect to human rights in general. This year WSO recognized several individuals for their contributions at events in Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary. A short background on those recognized is below. Congratulations to them all! 1. Ishvarjot (Ish) Kaur Jhaj: Ish was recognized for establishing “Shooting for Hope” a charity which runs soccer camps in Punjab for girls from low-income families. The camps teach soccer skills but also teach leadership, team-building and self-confidence. Ish Jhaj is a kinesiology graduate from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby. 2. Shanti Bhushan & Associates: Shanti Bhushan is a senior advocate and a former Indian Cabinet Minister. In November 1984 Shanti Bhushan along with other members of the Delhi Bar went out onto the streets of East Delhi, dressed in their lawyers' robes, to rescue Sikh families who were trapped by rampaging mobs. The rescued Sikhs were taken to hospitals or refugee camps. The car in which Shanti Bhushan and his son Prashant Bhushan were travelling was also attacked by a mob and stoned. 3. Martin Singh: Martin Singh became the first Sikh to run for the leadership of a federal party as he ran for the leadership of the NDP. Martin Singh very openly talked about his Sikh identity and his journey to adopting the Sikh faith. He was recognized for raising the profile of Sikhs across Canada. 4. Guru Gobind Singh Children’s Foundation: was established by children and youth in 1999 to mark the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa. The group focuses on the mission of “children helping children’ and provides support to children in poverty and also participates in local charity events. The foundation is well known for its Run Across Canada for charity. 5. Jagmeet Singh: Jagmeet Singh was recognized for being the first turbaned Sikh MPP in Ontario. Jagmeet was elected to the Ontario Legislature in 2011 with the provincial NDP after an inspiring campaign which involved grassroots community support and youth involvement. Jagmeet is born and raised in Canada. 6. Harnarayan Singh: Harnarayan Singh was recognized for raising the profile of Sikhs and the Punjabi language in Canada. He is the host of CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada Punjabi broadcast. Harnarayan Singh’s broadcasting career began in his hometown of Brooks, Alberta at Q13 radio. In 2008 he provided Punjabi commentary for CBC during the Stanley Cup Finals. Harnarayan Singh is also an accomplished kirtani and has accompanied some very prominent ragi jathas. 7. Manmeet Singh Bhullar: Manmeet was recognized for being the first turbaned Sikh cabinet minister in Alberta. Manmeet was born and raised in Alberta and in 2008 became the youngest member elected to Alberta’s 27th legislature under Progressive Conservative Party. In October 2011, Manmeet was appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Service Alberta. http://worldsikh.ca/...2-list-honorees

Awesome answer Paneer Monster. I hope the OP will get the message loud and clear and come back to SIKHI.

dhanaasaree mehalaa 5 | Dhanaasaree, Fifth Mehl: chathur dhisaa keeno bal apanaa sir oopar kar dhaariou | He has extended His power in all four directions, and placed His hand upon my head. kirapaa kattaakha avalokan keeno dhaas kaa dhookh bidhaariou |1| Gazing upon me with his Eye of Mercy, He has dispelled the pains of His slave. ||1|| har jan raakhae gur govindh | The Guru, the Lord of the Universe, has saved the Lord's humble servant.] kanth laae avagun sabh maettae dhaeiaal purakh bakhasandh | rehaao | Hugging me close in His embrace, the merciful, forgiving Lord has erased all my sins. ||Pause|| jo maagehi thaakur apunae thae soee soee dhaevai | Whatever I ask for from my Lord and Master, he gives that to me. naanak dhaas mukh thae jo bolai eehaa oohaa sach hovai |2|14|45|

Another non confused post going off in all tangents. You can never compare a culture and a religion. Then you start whining about castes. And what completes the absurdity of your confused state of mind is your saying," Sikhs in the west feel uncomfortable with saying Sikh because is sounds like "sick". It would be best to keep your long short "Just my opinions" to yourself. lol. :biggrin2:

You have given your opinion but it absolutely does not make any sense whatsoever because you are confusing a so called rotten culture with the GREATEST RELIGION IN THIS WORLD, SIKHISM. When you understand the basic differences between the two, you will never ever put them together.

@harman1990 ,can you please be respectful when you refer to our great Sikh Guru Sahibaans and refrain from writing stuff highlighted below. "The Panj Pyare ordered the Guru to run away from Anandpur Sahib because it was neccesary to keep Guru Gobind Singh safe and alive as he is the leader of the Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh had to follow the command of the Panj Pyare."

Try to get back to real life and stop living in your fantasy world.