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I think you are a bit early for April Fool's joke!! :no: :eyeroll:

It is very sad that your parents are blackmailing you and forcing you to get married. I would say Be Honest to the girl you are going to get married. Tell her what you feel. It is not her fault. If she is going to be your life partner, then she should know what kind of relationship she is getting into.

Hmmm..Rajmohan Gandhi is also candidate for AAP.

On the other hand, quota system ensures that there is no discrimination against lower or backward caste. Caste System is a plague. If there is no quota system, Will anyone hire a schedule caste candidate to a reputable post or give admission to such students? What are good alternative to ensure that these people are not discriminated against?

Watched this movie today. It is a historical document showing exactly what lead these Great Sikhs to show such bravery and how they executed their plan. The other thing that this movie attempted and succeded in showing was the emotions of Bhai Satwant Singh and his family. It was a movie filled with emotions specially the real scenes of Punjab and Darbar Sahib in 1984.I didnt know Bibi Surinder Kaur was so strong and brave. If you havent watched it, please go watch it. It is history of of Shaheeds and it is the least we can do to honor them. P.s. Many people started crying while the song Kafila was playing.

SikhWiki is a good source.

Yes. It will. You should definitely read about all Gurus or just watch the videos.

Fred Phelps, the patriarch of the Westboro Baptist church who was notorious for his relentless campaign against America’s acceptance of homosexuality, has died at 84. Steve Drain, an elder at the church, told the Guardian: “Fred Phelps died at about 11.15pm on Wednesday.” Phelps’s daughter Shirley told the Topeka Capital-Journal that her father died at a hospice in Topeka, Kansas, following a period of illness. In a defiant post on its official blog, the church – from which Phelps had reportedly been excommunicated in recent years – declared that its controversial work would go on. “God forbid, if every little soul at the Westboro Baptist Church were to die at this instant, or to turn from serving the true and living God, it would not change one thing about the judgments of God that await this deeply corrupted nation and world,” it said. Phelps, who according to the church had 13 children, 54 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, founded Westboro in 1955 but earned notoriety in the 1990s when he began leading followers on noisy protests against gay people around the US. An era of intense national media coverage was kickstarted by their picketing the 1998 funeral of Matthew Shepard, a gay 21-year-old student from Wyoming, who was tortured and killed in what was said to be a hate crime. “Matt In Hell,” said one of Phelps’s signs. After several years spent picketing more memorial services, including those of people who had died of Aids, Phelps and his church provoked even more widespread anger after the terrorist attacks of September 11, which Phelps described as a “glorious sight”. They began picketing funerals of US troops killed in Iraq or Afghanistan, who they called victims of divine retribution for tolerance of homosexuality. “The Lord is punishing this evil nation for abandoning all moral imperatives that are worth a dime,” Phelps said in 2005. Bystanders discuss scripture with members of the Westboro Baptist church as they picket outside of the supreme court in 2010. Photograph: Keystone USA/Zuma/Rex Phelps, his relatives and other members of the church brandished distinctive placards declaring “God blew up the troops,” “Thank God for 9/11” and other slogans that caused dismay, pleas to stay away, and – seemingly most important for Phelps – publicity. Their extreme views led to Westboro being declared a “hate group” by the Southern Poverty Law Center and the Anti-Defamation League – and to fallouts with prominent evangelical Baptist preachers such as Billy Graham and Jerry Falwell. The Phelps clan’s notoriety grew wider still in 2007, thanks to The Most Hated Family in America, a documentary made by the BBC’s Louis Theroux. Among other scenes, one showed Noah, one of Phelps’s grandsons, decrying the US as a “nation of fags”. Phelps was born to a poor family in Mississippi in 1929, and was raised by his aunt after his mother died of cancer and his father was away working. He was admitted to the US military academy at West Point but left before graduating in order to become a minister. He is survived by Margie, his wife of 52 years, whom he met at the Arizona Bible Institute in Phoenix. He had a law degree and practised in Kansas. Relatives have said he took on lucrative civil rights cases while espousing racist views at home. He was disbarred in 1979 for unethical behaviour during a trial in which he also called a witness a “”. Phelps attempted to enter public office in the early 1990s, running unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary contests for the Kansas governorship in 1990 and for one of its US Senate seats in 1992, when he publicly referred to his opponent as a “bull dyke”. Two of Phelps’s sons, Nathan and Mark, left the church when they became adults and have become vocal critics of its teachings in recent years. They said Fred Phelps was “excommunicated” in 2012 after advocating a softer line. The church has repeatedly declined to comment. Pastor Fred Phelps in Washington in 1998. Photograph: Nina Berman/Sipa/Rex Nathan has said that Phelps subjected his children to “extreme physical punishments and abuse, extreme dietary and health requirements, and other extreme expectations”. He told an interviewer last year: “He had this old barber’s strap and used it so much that the last six inches were frayed, kind of like a cat-o-nine-tails, and he’d hit you with it and it’d wrap around your hips and rip the skin.” Mark told Jon Michael Bell, the author of Addicted To Hate, a book about Phelps and the church, that his father once beat him so brutally that “I was hoping I’d be knocked out, or killed ... anything to end the pain.” Loyal family members denied that he was violent. In 2012, Megan and Grace Phelps-Roper, two of Phelps’s grandchildren, became the latest members of the family to leave the church and admitted: “We hurt a lot of people.” Still, Grace dedicated a blogpost to their grandfather this week in which she criticised media depictions of Phelps and said: “To the whole world you were only ever the face of an evil entity. But of course to me you were always my Gramps.” Phelps and his church faced a barrage of lawsuits and legal actions by those who attempted to stop their pickets. Their right to continue protesting was, however, ultimately upheld by the highest court of the nation they said was damned. In March 2011, the supreme court upheld an appeals court verdict rejecting a $5m award by a lower court to the father of Lance Cpl Matthew Snyder, a US marine killed in Iraq, whose funeral was picketed by Phelps’s church. The justices ruled 8-1 that the Phelps clan’s protests were protected by free speech. Wisconsin Shooting: Westboro Baptist Church Releases Horrific Tweet After Attack On Sikh Temple Just minutes after it was reported that people had been shot at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, the hate mongers at Westboro Baptist Church were tweeting out: 'God Sent Another Shooter.' @MargieJPhelps MargiePhelpsGod sent another shooter? MT @BreakingNews: Scanner reports indicate people shot at Sikh Temple,Oak Creek,Wisconsin @DanODwtmj @620wtmj August 5, 2012 4:22 pm via Twitter for iPhone Reply Retweet Favorite According to a tweet from Fred Phelps, the leader of the so-called church, the shooting was punishment for the bad treatment his group had gotten in Wisconsin. @WBCFredJr Fred Phelps JrBeautiful work of an angry God who told Wisconsin to keep their filthy hands off his people (WBC)! #godsenttheshooter!http://t.co/WD24LepW August 5, 2012 6:40 pm via Safari on iOS Reply Retweet Favorite The Phelps clan recently threatened to picket the memorial vigil for victims of theAurora shootings and have been restricted by Congress from picketing the funerals of American soldiers. The shooting at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin, which is being treated as a case of domestic terrorism, has claimed seven lives, including the shooter and has left many more critically injured. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/05/westboro-responds-to-wisc_n_1745173.html

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What a Shame. These people are horrible for inciting communal violence.

Dont know but he started wearing pagg since he started writing these songs.

Look at the pics. He tried using it but apparently it was too small. There were more than 20 people attacking him and police stood there and watched.

Beant Singh is played by Raj Kakra. I have immense respect for Raj Kakra.He is one of few songwriter and singer who writes and sings songs about atrocities done by Indian govt on Sikhs. It is his effort to make this movie and I loved the fact that he was acting in it. But that's just my opinion.

Amritdhari Sikh attacked, brutally beaten up by miscreants in Amritsar, while police remained mute spectator Amritsar, Punjab (March 15, 2014): As per media reports a Sikh youth was brutally thrashed on Saturday (March 15) by demonstrators in Amritsar for no apparent reason after he asked for a way to reach to his shop near Bhandari Bridge. Activists of various Dalit organizations were protesting at Bhandari Bridge in support of their demands, including construction of a temple at Ram Teerath. Amritdhari Sikh beaten up badly at Amritsar As per media reports [t]he victim, Jasbir Singh, an Amritdhari Sikh youth, said that he had requested the protesters to let him go to his shop, and without any provocation, he was beaten by some of the Dalit youths. He alleged that they removed his turban off his head and fist cuffed him. They also pulled his hair in the presence of some senior police officials. He rued that none of the policemen came forward to rescue him. He said police should book the culprits and also demanded justice. Notably, police officials, who later reached the spot, misbehaved with the media. Meanwhile, Police Commissioner Jatinder Singh Aulakh said the incident was brought to his knowledge, and added that he is also aware of the reports of police officials misbehaving with the media. He said that he has instructed the DCP to look into the matter, and assured strict action against the culprits, who had thrashed Jasbir Singh, and the policemen for their negligence, if any. Credits: Sikhsiyasat.net Pictures of Attackers https://m.facebook.com/PunjabSpectrumCom/albums/835216873161574/?_e_pi_=7%2CPAGE_ID10%2C3264412382

I heard this a lot while I was a Kid. Its usually to scare so kids don't mess with kirpan or hurt themselves. It could have deeper meaning but lets get practical, you have to take your kirpan out to clean it or sharpen it. Would you cut yourself all the time? LOL

Yes. Yeast is a Fungi similar to mushrooms. It is not an animal. It is living being but so are plants

Isn't Taliban kidnapping and beheading Sikhs in Middle East and imposing higher taxes on non-muslims? I recall in one of the videos , Afghan Sikhs said that once the American army is gone, it will become harder for them to survive. I am confused

The only reason this guy came to the forum was to prove how his faith is better than Sikhi. When asked to show respect to Guru Granth Sahibji, he went on ranting and flaunting how he is much better than other guys who replied to him. Sorry to burst your bubble but all I can smell is EGO from your comments. If you are looking for a healthy debate then you need to show some respect. You just don't walk into someone's house and disrespect and then expect to be honored. If your words can hurt a whole majority and you knowingly did that ( as you were born a sikh and married to a "sikh"), how can you call yourself a better human being? Move on Buddy, there is no place for you here. Not with this attitude.

http://www.sikh24.com/2013/12/reno-man-charged-with-conspiring-to-provide-material-support-to-alleged-terrorist-groups/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook#.UrNyvqXHPFI

Us and India has been allies for a long time. Many of Obama's advisors are from Indian descent. Making a statement and saying we condemn 1984 acts and then refusing to take further action is not a support. Such arrests are made by US almost everyday involving people from all around the world, not often it makes up a news I am not supporting him or his acts but it has been out of the blue that it made news at this time. There is definitely more to it. He has not even been tried for this or proven guilty yet. Lets see what happens and how it turns out.

No idea. Never heard of this guy. But it shows that US and India has such good relations. Thats why Obama did not declare 84 as Sikh genocide. This news coming out at this time is to tarnish the image of Sikhs in USA So that Sikhs can't get support for the justice campaign by Sikhs for Justice against Sonia Gandhi. They have already done that in Canada and UK. I remember when few months ago, Sikh American Congressional Caucus was established by Sikhs, Indian media made a big deal about it and published news framing it to be pro-khalistani and attempt of khalistanis to get into u.s. politics. Many politicians withdrew support from Caucus.The mission of Caucus was to advocate for rights of Sikh Americans. They will never let Sikhs rise in America and do whatever to tarnish our image in front of world.

RENO, NV - A Reno man has been charged with providing material support to terrorism groups in India and Pakistan to intimidate the Indian government and to harm people who were not supporting their cause, according to Daniel G. Bogden, United States Attorney for the District of Nevada and the FBI. “A thorough investigation and cooperation among agencies led to these charges,” said U.S. Attorney Bogden. “Investigating and prosecuting matters of national security is the top priority of the U.S. Department of Justice.” Balwinder Singh, aka Jhajj, aka, Happy, aka Possi, aka Baljit Singh, 39, of Reno, is charged in an indictment with one count of conspiracy to murder, kidnap, and maim persons in a foreign country, one count of conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists, one count of making a false statement on an immigration document, two counts of use of an immigration document procured by fraud, and one count of unlawful production of an identification document. Singh was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013, in Reno, and is scheduled to appear before a United States Magistrate Judge on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013, for an initial appearance and arraignment. “After an extensive investigation, the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) of Northern Nevada has disrupted an individual’s involvement in facilitation activities in support of a foreign terrorist organization, targeting an ally of the United States,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Laura A. Bucheit. “We will continue to work with our international partners to prevent acts of terrorism on U.S. soil or, as in this case, on that of an ally. This investigation demonstrates the importance of law enforcement coordination and collaboration here and around the world.” According to the indictment, Singh was a citizen of India who fled to the United States and claimed asylum. Singh lived in the United States where he eventually obtained a permanent resident card from the United States. The indictment alleges that Singh is a member of two terrorist organizations, Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and Khalistan Zindabad Force (KZF), whose members aim to establish an independent Sikh state in part of the Punjab region of India known as Khalistan. These groups engage in bombings, kidnappings and murders in India to intimidate and compel the Indian government to create the state of Khalistan. These groups also target for assassination persons they consider traitors to the Sikh religion and government officials who they consider responsible for atrocities against the Sikhs. The indictment alleges that the object of the conspiracy was to advance the goals of BKI and KZF by raising money and obtaining weapons to support acts of terrorism in India. It is alleged that the conspiracy began on a date unknown but no later than Nov. 30, 1997. It is alleged that Singh used a false identity and obtained false identification documents in the United States so that he could travel back to India without being apprehended by the Indian authorities. It is alleged that Singh communicated with other coconspirators by telephone while he was in the United States to discuss acts of terrorism to be carried out in India. It is alleged that Singh sent money from Reno, Nev., to co-conspirators in India for the purchase of weapons that would be provided to members of the BKI and KZF to support acts of terrorism in India. It is alleged that Singh traveled from the United States to Pakistan, India, and other countries to meet with coconspirators to assist in the planning of terrorism in India, and that Singh provided advice to coconspirators about how to carry out acts of terrorism. If convicted, Singh faces up to life in prison and fines of up to $250,000 on each count. The case is being investigated by the FBI-led Joint Terrorism Task Force in northern Nevada, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sue Fahami and Brian L. Sullivan, and Trial Attorney Mara M. Kohn of the U.S. Department of Justice Counterterrorism Section. The public is reminded that an indictment contains only charges and is not evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent and entitled to a fair trial at which the government has the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Follow the Link to watch video http://www.kolotv.com/news/headlines/CNN-Reno-Man-Charged-With-Helping-Sikh-Militant-Group-236455731.html?device=phone