A campaign to change the name of a road in London's 'Little India'' has succeeded. While some members of the local Sikh population welcome it, others aren't so happy.
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Many Indian Americans will be celebrating the festival of Diwali this week. A scholar explains what this festival of lights means – especially in chaotic times.
Sikh gurus adopted the turban, in part, to remind Sikhs that all humans are sovereign, royal and ultimately equal. But their attire can also lead to misunderstandings and at times, hate crimes.
The proposed secular law (Bill 21) in the province of Québec appears to be directed primarily against Montreal and Québec City, and reflects a fear of strangers in Québec’s more homogeneous regions.
American Sikhs have been the target of many racist attacks. An expert explains the Sikh faith and its history in the United States.
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