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What, really? Do you have any links or are you just surmising?

Have you never had the pleasure of listening to Asa di Vaar, bro? Read the article referenced by @jkvlondon here.

Probably, though the Gurus didn't object or discriminate against Sehajdhari Sikhs, You mean other than calling hair-cutters dried roots? Would that count as objecting? ਬਚਨ ਹੈ ਸ੍ਰ੍ਰ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਜੀ ਕਾ ਕਿ ਜੋ ਕੋਈ ਸਿਖ ਦਾ ਬੇਟਾ ਹੋਏੇ ਔੌਰ ਮੋਨਾ ਹੋਇ ਜਾਵੈ Bachan hai srrrī gurū jī kā ki jō kōī sikh dā bēṭā hōē aaur mōnā hōi jāvai This is the directive of Guru, that if the son of a Sikh shaves the head, ਤਸਿ ਕੀ ਜੜ੍ਹ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਸ ਕੀ, ਔੌਰ ਜੋ ਮੋਨਾ ਸਿਖ ਹੋਇ ਜਾਵੈ ਤਸਿ ਕੀ ਜੜ੍ਹ੍ਹ੍ਹ ਹਰੀ ॥ Tasi kī jaṛhhh sa kī, aaur jō mōnā sikh hōi jāvai tasi kī jaṛhhh harī ॥ His root will dry up, and if a shaven one becomes Sikh, his root will become green. ਭਾਈ ਨੰਦ ਲਾਲ ਜੀ : ਤਨਖ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਮਾ ਪੰ. ੧੪੯

No it is not. It is extremely constructive. This is the culture that Guru Sahib lived in, and changed some bad parts. Punjabi culture is much more conducive to human happiness than modern mainstream British/American culture. You sound like a Jacobin from the French Revolution. Most of the customs are destructive? Is there a percentagewise list? You've set up a strawman, then are attempting to alight it. Punjabi culture does not advocate drowning yourself in drink, or of drinking in public. If you want to say that's Punjabi culture, then you might as well also saying that drinking is part of the Sikh rehit. Authentic Punjabi culture only allows for a bit of drink behind closed doors when guests visit. Also, so-called "bhangra" is not a part of Punjabi culture. Rather, it's simply a dance to celebrate farmers' harvests. It's for men only. Male-female dancing (whether "bhangra" or otherwise) is not a part of Punjabi culture. Finally, girls dancing (whether giddha or otherwise) with men watching is also not a part of authentic Punjabi culture. (I realize that there was prostitution, I'm not talking about that, I'm talking about the "mainstream".) So if you were just to follow authentic Punjabi culture, you'd be in a pretty good place (better than mainstream British/American culture or fake Punjabi culture). Of course Sikhism goes a step further, and nasha is outright banned in the rehit.

Possibly. By the way, is the 45-yr old looking man with a long black beard supposed to be Bhai Mardana ji? Thank God Sikka didn't depict Bhai Mardana with his mustache shaved off like Muslims like to do. I don't think I could stomach that. That, btw, is the problem with representations. When you just say "Bhai Mardana" the audience of a kathakaar can imagine him like they want. Once you fix an image as a representation, you necessarily have to come down on once side or another. Sabat surat or jihadi beard? Etc.

I was a bit skeptical when you said a review by a "gursikh", but I read a few articles on the site skeptical of Dhunda, Harjinder Dilgeer, and Nanakshahi calendar, so it seems OK. The article says the movie reduces Guru Sahib to the status of a mere man, and not God himself. Also, Guru Sahib speaks out in Gurbani against Ras Leelas and the like. There was always a tradition of sakhis, but never of actually playing out the role of the Guru like the HIndus do. Also, anything remotely likely to offend Hindus or Muslims was self-censored, like Mecca turning, watering fields from Haridwar, refusing Hindu marriage ceremony. Also, he doesn't show the deer Guru Sahib boiled at Kurkshetra turning into rice pudding. Why not? What is Sikka's agenda?

The speaker states that the movie is essentially a lie because the actor playing Guru Nanak is not in fact Guru Nanak ji. Which is true. Then he also states that the actor speaking the words of Guru Nanak is also unacceptable. I want to quibble with this a bit: When kathakaar says "And then Guru Nanak said such and such", he's also mouthing what he purports to be the actual words of Guru Sahib, which is also a "lie". And Suraj Prakash is also a lie, by the same standard. And when the kathakar mouths the words, he's basically speaking in the voice of Guru ji. So, why is that OK, but it's not OK when accompanied by an animation of Guru Sahib? Also, the vast majority of Sikhs don't have a problem with still-life paintings of Guru ji, so why an objection to animation? I do agree with not having actors playing Guru Sahib. Do note that I'm not saying we should have this movie, or these types of movies. Just asking questions. Also, I don't think that these types of movies should be made by random Sikhs. First, the whole panth should agree that it wants to make such a movie. If there is not agreement, then don't make it. If there is agreement, the SGPC should make the movie, and release it for free after it recoups its costs. The movie should not be a money-making vehicle for private entities.

It's not clear what "script changes" he supposedly made, but the VFX he's talking about is merely putting a big white halo over the character of Guru Nanak ji, obscuring the face and body. You're right that in order to have an informed opinion about this, we need to know who "Harinder Sikka" is, where he got his financing, who all is involved in the project. The Sikh sangat rejected his film the first time, and theaters were basically empty. He should have learned his lesson the first time. No harm, no foul. But this guy is a dheeth (stubborn).

I have relatives in Toronto, Canada. So might be visiting them. Otherwise it’s too expensive staying in a hotel. Well, then, there's your answer. Stay with your relatives. Visit tourist areas of Toronto, visit the CN Tower. Then do some smaller trips, if you want, just 1-night stays in hotels, or Gurdwaras, if you can arrange a room in advance. Visit the capital of Canada. Then visit BC (a longer trip), and its capital and landscape. Possibly historic gurdwaras of BC. And a visit to Niagra Falls, and New York City, which is relatively close to Toronto.

Namdharis are belongs to 10 gurus satguru Nanak dev ji and satguru gobind singh ji. And ... you failed to answer the question. Again, I ask are you a Namdhari, and if so to which group do you belong? Your statement to Namdharis belonging to 10 gurus is immaterial to the question. And if you are a Namdhari, why are you afraid to say so?

You're not visiting relatives? You're just visting "North America" generically? In that case, there's definitely more stuff to see in America, simply because America is 10X bigger in the parts of the country worth seeing. Yes, Canada has more area, but do you really want to see swathes of tundra? I would agree with @KhoonKaBadlaKhoon that Canada is safer (especially for kesadhari Sikhs), but it's not like you'll be killed just stepping off the plane in the US, either. If you're a single male keshadhari, I'd be cautious.

It's not just people on this forum. Indians generally are scared of blacks. When Indians get to America, they don't go to the library and do a deep dive into Bureau of Justice Statistics numbers, analyzing crime rates for different groups, causes thereof, etc., and then come to the conclusion that they should by wary of black people. No, they just straight up when they see a man with black skin, go "Oh, no, a Habshi! Run!!" OK. But highly misleading. In a country which is majority white, you would expect that most of the welfare recipients would be white, too. But, in fact, a minority of welfare recipients are white. Less whites are taking welfare then their percentage of the population: Whites are 76.9% of the population, according the US Census. Yet they only make up 40% of welfare recipients. So they are taking welfare at a very low rate. By contrast, blacks are 13.3% of the US population, but are 25.7% of the welfare-takers. This all from a US Agriculture Dept report, cited by a Newsweek article meaning to dispel the notion that blacks take a disproportionate share of welfare, but failing miserably. The numbers are indisputable. FYI, Asians make up 5.7% of the general population, but only 2.1% of welfare recipients. Maybe. But school shootings make up a minuscule amount (a few tens) of the 17793 murders each year. Additionally, blacks make up a huge percentage of murderers in the US: A TV channel did a fact-check on this: A lot of people suspect this. Yes, fatherlessness is a big factor in young males being out of control.

In order to have a conversation, can you state whether you are a Namdhari, and if so, to which group do you belong?

Well, OK, but the pictures you posted don't show patterns in the manner of wootz steel: Rather, it just shows a plain sword in the style of, as you say, axle steel, with a smattering of rust.

Where did you read that, the Bible? While I would agree that God isn't a "human", I would not extend that to saying that God does not listen to prayers, in the way that a King would listen to commoners' grievances and give relief. The issue of God, his form, and creation is a complex one. God is both nirgun (formless) and sargun (formed). But here are some excerpts from Gurbani for thought. One must perceive the metaphors here: God is neither male nor female: ਸੁੰਨ ਮੰਡਲ ਇਕੁ ਜੋਗੀ ਬੈਸੇ ॥ Sunn Manddal Eik Jogee Baisae || The Yogi, the Primal Lord, sits within the celestial sphere of deepest Samaadhi. ਨਾਰਿ ਨ ਪੁਰਖੁ ਕਹਹੁ ਕੋਊ ਕੈਸੇ ॥ Naar N Purakh Kehahu Kooo Kaisae || He is not male, and He is not female; how can anyone describe Him? ਧਨਾਸਰੀ (ਮਃ ੧) ਅਸਟ. (੧) ੪:੨ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੬੮੫ ਪੰ. ੧੭ Raag Dhanaasree Guru Nanak Dev Portraying God in the form of a man: ਤੇਰੇ ਬੰਕੇ ਲੋਇਣ ਦੰਤ ਰੀਸਾਲਾ ॥ Thaerae Bankae Loein Dhanth Reesaalaa || Your eyes are so beautiful, and Your teeth are delightful. ਸੋਹਣੇ ਨਕ ਜਿਨ ਲੰਮੜੇ ਵਾਲਾ ॥ Sohanae Nak Jin Lanmarrae Vaalaa || Your nose is so graceful, and Your hair is so long. ਕੰਚਨ ਕਾਇਆ ਸੁਇਨੇ ਕੀ ਢਾਲਾ ॥ Kanchan Kaaeiaa Sueinae Kee Dtaalaa || Your body is so precious, cast in gold. ਸੋਵੰਨ ਢਾਲਾ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਨ ਮਾਲਾ ਜਪਹੁ ਤੁਸੀ ਸਹੇਲੀਹੋ ॥ Sovann Dtaalaa Kirasan Maalaa Japahu Thusee Sehaeleeho || His body is cast in gold, and He wears Krishna's mala; meditate on Him, O sisters. ਜਮ ਦੁਆਰਿ ਨ ਹੋਹੁ ਖੜੀਆ ਸਿਖ ਸੁਣਹੁ ਮਹੇਲੀਹੋ ॥ Jam Dhuaar N Hohu Kharreeaa Sikh Sunahu Mehaeleeho || You shall not have to stand at Death's door, O sisters, if you listen to these teachings. ਹੰਸ ਹੰਸਾ ਬਗ ਬਗਾ ਲਹੈ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਜਾਲਾ ॥ Hans Hansaa Bag Bagaa Lehai Man Kee Jaalaa || From a crane, you shall be transformed into a swan, and the filth of your mind shall be removed. ਬੰਕੇ ਲੋਇਣ ਦੰਤ ਰੀਸਾਲਾ ॥੭॥ Bankae Loein Dhanth Reesaalaa ||7|| Your eyes are so beautiful, and Your teeth are delightful. ||7|| ਤੇਰੀ ਚਾਲ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਮਧੁਰਾੜੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥ Thaeree Chaal Suhaavee Madhhuraarree Baanee || Your walk is so graceful, and Your speech is so sweet. ਕੁਹਕਨਿ ਕੋਕਿਲਾ ਤਰਲ ਜੁਆਣੀ ॥ Kuhakan Kokilaa Tharal Juaanee || You coo like a songbird, and your youthful beauty is alluring. ਤਰਲਾ ਜੁਆਣੀ ਆਪਿ ਭਾਣੀ ਇਛ ਮਨ ਕੀ ਪੂਰੀਏ ॥ Tharalaa Juaanee Aap Bhaanee Eishh Man Kee Pooreeeae || Your youthful beauty is so alluring; it pleases You, and it fulfills the heart's desires. ਸਾਰੰਗ ਜਿਉ ਪਗੁ ਧਰੈ ਠਿਮਿ ਠਿਮਿ ਆਪਿ ਆਪੁ ਸੰਧੂਰਏ ॥ Saarang Jio Pag Dhharai Thim Thim Aap Aap Sandhhooreae || Like an elephant, You step with Your Feet so carefully; You are satisfied with Yourself. ਸ੍ਰੀਰੰਗ ਰਾਤੀ ਫਿਰੈ ਮਾਤੀ ਉਦਕੁ ਗੰਗਾ ਵਾਣੀ ॥ Sreerang Raathee Firai Maathee Oudhak Gangaa Vaanee || She who is imbued with the Love of such a Great Lord, flows intoxicated, like the waters of the Ganges. ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਦਾਸੁ ਹਰਿ ਕਾ ਤੇਰੀ ਚਾਲ ਸੁਹਾਵੀ ਮਧੁਰਾੜੀ ਬਾਣੀ ॥੮॥੨॥ Binavanth Naanak Dhaas Har Kaa Thaeree Chaal Suhaavee Madhhuraarree Baanee ||8||2|| Prays Nanak, I am Your slave, O Lord; Your walk is so graceful, and Your speech is so sweet. ||8||2|| ਵਡਹੰਸ (ਮਃ ੧) ਛੰਤ (੨) ੮:੬ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੫੬੭ ਪੰ. ੧੩ Raag Vadhans Guru Nanak Dev The same shabad mentions that true understanding of the form of God only comes by contemplating the Guru, otherwise God is unfathomable: ਵਡੇ ਮੇਰੇ ਸਾਹਿਬਾ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥ Vaddae Maerae Saahibaa Alakh Apaaraa || O my Great Lord and Master, You are unfathomable and infinite. ਕਿਉ ਕਰਿ ਕਰਉ ਬੇਨੰਤੀ ਹਉ ਆਖਿ ਨ ਜਾਣਾ ॥ Kio Kar Karo Baenanthee Ho Aakh N Jaanaa || How should I make and offer my prayer? I do not know what to say. ਨਦਰਿ ਕਰਹਿ ਤਾ ਸਾਚੁ ਪਛਾਣਾ ॥ Nadhar Karehi Thaa Saach Pashhaanaa || If You bless me with Your Glance of Grace, I realize the Truth. ਸਾਚੋ ਪਛਾਣਾ ਤਾਮਿ ਤੇਰਾ ਜਾਮਿ ਆਪਿ ਬੁਝਾਵਹੇ ॥ Saacho Pashhaanaa Thaam Thaeraa Jaam Aap Bujhaavehae || Only then do I come to realize the Truth, when You Yourself instruct me. ਦੂਖ ਭੂਖ ਸੰਸਾਰਿ ਕੀਏ ਸਹਸਾ ਏਹੁ ਚੁਕਾਵਹੇ ॥ Dhookh Bhookh Sansaar Keeeae Sehasaa Eaehu Chukaavehae || The pain and hunger of the world are Your making; dispel this doubt. ਬਿਨਵੰਤਿ ਨਾਨਕੁ ਜਾਇ ਸਹਸਾ ਬੁਝੈ ਗੁਰ ਬੀਚਾਰਾ ॥ Binavanth Naanak Jaae Sehasaa Bujhai Gur Beechaaraa || Prays Nanak, ones skepticism is taken away, when he understands the Guru's wisdom. ਵਡਾ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਹੈ ਆਪਿ ਅਲਖ ਅਪਾਰਾ ॥੬॥ Vaddaa Saahib Hai Aap Alakh Apaaraa ||6|| The Great Lord Master is unfathomable and infinite. ||6|| ਵਡਹੰਸ (ਮਃ ੧) ਛੰਤ (੨) ੬:੭ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੫੬੭ ਪੰ. ੮ Raag Vadhans Guru Nanak Dev Portraying God in the form of a man: ਬਾਗੇ ਕਾਪੜ ਬੋਲੈ ਬੈਣ ॥ Baagae Kaaparr Bolai Bain || You wear white clothes, and speak sweet words. ਲੰਮਾ ਨਕੁ ਕਾਲੇ ਤੇਰੇ ਨੈਣ ॥ Lanmaa Nak Kaalae Thaerae Nain || Your nose is sharp, and your eyes are black. ਕਬਹੂੰ ਸਾਹਿਬੁ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਭੈਣ ॥੧॥ Kabehoon Saahib Dhaekhiaa Bhain ||1|| Have you ever seen your Lord and Master, O sister? ||1|| ਮਲਾਰ (ਮਃ ੧) (੯) ੧:੩ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੧੨੫੭ ਪੰ. ੭ Raag Malar Guru Nanak Dev God is both formless and formed, absorbed within the Creation: ਰਾਗੁ ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ ਮਹਲਾ ੫ ਦੁਪਦੇ ਘਰੁ ੮ Raag Bilaaval Mehalaa 5 Dhupadhae Ghar 8 Raag Bilaaval, Fifth Mehl, Du-Padas, Eighth House: ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ (ਮਃ ੫) ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਅੰਗ ੮੨੭ Ang ViewVerse View ੴ ਸਤਿਗੁਰ ਪ੍ਰਸਾਦਿ ॥ Ik Oankaar Sathigur Prasaadh || ਮੈ ਨਾਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਸਭੁ ਕਿਛੁ ਤੇਰਾ ॥ Mai Naahee Prabh Sabh Kishh Thaeraa || I am nothing, God; everything is Yours. ਈਘੈ ਨਿਰਗੁਨ ਊਘੈ ਸਰਗੁਨ ਕੇਲ ਕਰਤ ਬਿਚਿ ਸੁਆਮੀ ਮੇਰਾ ॥੧॥ ਰਹਾਉ ॥ Eeghai Niragun Ooghai Saragun Kael Karath Bich Suaamee Maeraa ||1|| Rehaao || Here, You are formless; there, You are with form. You play within, O my Lord and Master. ||1||Pause|| ਨਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਆਪਿ ਬਾਹਰਿ ਫੁਨਿ ਆਪਨ ਪ੍ਰਭ ਮੇਰੇ ਕੋ ਸਗਲ ਬਸੇਰਾ ॥ Nagar Mehi Aap Baahar Fun Aapan Prabh Maerae Ko Sagal Basaeraa || You exist within the city, and beyond it as well; O my God, You are everywhere. ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਰਾਜਨੁ ਆਪੇ ਹੀ ਰਾਇਆ ਕਹ ਕਹ ਠਾਕੁਰੁ ਕਹ ਕਹ ਚੇਰਾ ॥੧॥ Aapae Hee Raajan Aapae Hee Raaeiaa Keh Keh Thaakur Keh Keh Chaeraa ||1|| You Yourself are the King, and You Yourself are the subject. In one place, You are the Lord and Master, and in another place, You are the slave. ||1|| ਕਾ ਕਉ ਦੁਰਾਉ ਕਾ ਸਿਉ ਬਲਬੰਚਾ ਜਹ ਜਹ ਪੇਖਉ ਤਹ ਤਹ ਨੇਰਾ ॥ Kaa Ko Dhuraao Kaa Sio Balabanchaa Jeh Jeh Paekho Theh Theh Naeraa || From whom should I hide? Whom should I try to deceive? Wherever I look, I see Him near at hand. ਸਾਧ ਮੂਰਤਿ ਗੁਰੁ ਭੇਟਿਓ ਨਾਨਕ ਮਿਲਿ ਸਾਗਰ ਬੂੰਦ ਨਹੀ ਅਨ ਹੇਰਾ ॥੨॥੧॥੧੧੭॥ Saadhh Moorath Gur Bhaettiou Naanak Mil Saagar Boondh Nehee An Haeraa ||2||1||117|| I have met with Guru Nanak, the Embodiment of the Holy Saints. When the drop of water merges into the ocean, it cannot be distinguished as separate again. ||2||1||117|| ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ (ਮਃ ੫) (੧੧੭) ੨:੨ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੮੨੭ ਪੰ. ੧੮ Raag Bilaaval Guru Arjan Dev In the end, one can only see the essence of God via his Name: ਕਾਇਆ ਨਗਰ ਮਹਿ ਰਾਮ ਰਸੁ ਊਤਮੁ ਕਿਉ ਪਾਈਐ ਉਪਦੇਸੁ ਜਨ ਕਰਹੁ ॥ Kaaeiaa Nagar Mehi Raam Ras Ootham Kio Paaeeai Oupadhaes Jan Karahu || Within the body-village is the Lord's supreme, sublime essence. How can I obtain it? Teach me, O humble Saints. ਸਤਿਗੁਰੁ ਸੇਵਿ ਸਫਲ ਹਰਿ ਦਰਸਨੁ ਮਿਲਿ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਰਸੁ ਪੀਅਹੁ ॥੨॥ Sathigur Saev Safal Har Dharasan Mil Anmrith Har Ras Peeahu ||2|| Serving the True Guru, you shall obtain the Fruitful Vision of the Lord's Darshan; meeting Him, drink in the ambrosial essence of the Lord's Nectar. ||2|| ਹਰਿ ਹਰਿ ਨਾਮੁ ਅੰਮ੍ਰਿਤੁ ਹਰਿ ਮੀਠਾ ਹਰਿ ਸੰਤਹੁ ਚਾਖਿ ਦਿਖਹੁ ॥ Har Har Naam Anmrith Har Meethaa Har Santhahu Chaakh Dhikhahu || The Ambrosial Name of the Lord, Har, Har, is so sweet; O Saints of the Lord, taste it, and see. ਬਿਲਾਵਲੁ (ਮਃ ੪) (੪) ੩:੧ - ਗੁਰੂ ਗ੍ਰੰਥ ਸਾਹਿਬ : ਅੰਗ ੮੦੦ ਪੰ. ੨ Raag Bilaaval Guru Ram Das

OK, bro, but assuming you have an expert who could recognize all those qualities, could the same expert not also replicate all those qualities in a replica? Is there any technology available in 18th century India not available to worksmiths today?

How do you know they are from the 1700s? Have you had them carbon-dated? Why could they not easily be from any other time period, even the 20th century?

Come on, man, this is a discussion board. Post up what you have, and we'll discuss it. Don't just stick to vague generalities.

It might be nice if you had presented a link to an article instead of just asking us to take it on your word.

Ah, yes, very perceptive! The Islamophile media never fail to use the cop-out term "Asian" to avoid saying "Muslim" or "Pakistani Muslim", but here, they openly use the term "Punjabi Sikh". Why??

Yeah. Although the increasing rate of consumption of alcohol among Punjabi Sikh women shows the superiority of Punjabi culture in this regard. Now Sikhism is the highest of all, but still: Traditionally, only men drank, that too only in private, and usually only when someone was visiting. Against Gurmat, but still within some kind of limit. What you didn't have is the mother of the children drunk out of her senses. Thanks, modern feminism and "equality".

If there was a time when the BBC was meant to be a neutral public broadcaster, it's one thing for the license fee to have been in place to support TV without ads. These days it functions as the voice of the Islamophile liberal establishment. From the perspective of patriotic or traditional Brits, it's against them. From our perspective as Sikhs, it feels free to do anti-Sikh hit pieces. Additionally, it is devastating local newspapers in Britain by publishing news articles on the website. It was chartered to do broadcasting. It had no right to use the mandatory license fee revenues to elbow into local (or even national) news publishing. The BBC needs to have its mandatory funding taken away, it's name needs to be changed, and then its stock should be either sold to the public, or simply handed out one share to every British taxpayer. If Teresa May were to destroy the BBC, she would be guaranteed re-election, but she is too weak to do so.

I watched the first 1min, 49sec of the video. It shows someone doing kirtan on a harmonium, a European-derived instrument, and admittedly not in accord with Gurmat kirtan maryada. Yet in a post-British invasion age in which harmonium is allowed even at Darbar Sahib, is there a reason the kirtania shown should be singled out for special condemnation? I did not detect any gandh in the video.

The article says "It's a problem which is rarely talked about openly in the community." Huh? That's strange. Drinking is a hidden problem in the community? Everybody knows about it.

You're right. It would be like an article on the prevalence of mithai (sweets) eating in India, but focusing not on Indians who eat tons of sweets, but rather on British expats living in India. Or an article about immigrants in Ireland drinking too much, totally ignoring the environment in which they live (Irish are famous for drinking). I would attribute this to the jihadis (practicing and non-practicing) that inhabit the BBC. None was a writer of this article, but could have been editors. In any case the writers are: Anusha Kumar, Aidan Castelli & Chayya Syal. The middle one would seem to be Italian. The first, a Hindu. The third says about her faith, "As someone from a faith that’s been berated and under siege for the last 2000 years". What would that be? Not Islam or Sikhism. Perhaps Hindu? She also says Yet she chose to write not about "Indians", not even Punjabis in general, but to focus strangely even further only on a specific religious subset of Punjabis: the Sikhs. In addition: And yet pandering to stereotypes is exactly what she is doing.