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Together let us Bowl Out Religious Discrimination from Sports – Bishan Singh Bedi

Dear Friends, Sat Sri Akal The world knows me as a Master Off-Spinner and the Turban has been my identity. I have represented India from 1966 to 1979, finding a place in Wisden Cricketer’s Almanack and while playing across the world, I always sported a colourful Patka and never have I been asked to remove […]

Dear Friends,
Sat Sri Akal

The world knows me as a Master Off-Spinner and the Turban has been my identity. I have represented India from 1966 to 1979, finding a place in Wisden Cricketer’s Almanack and while playing across the world, I always sported a colourful Patka and never have I been asked to remove my turban.

Exactly opposite happened last month to two young basketball players from India – Amarpal and Amjyot Singh. They were representing India at the Asia Cup Championship in China.

Just before the game, both of them were asked to remove their turbans if they wanted to play. They were told that wearing turbans violated the rules of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).

This is a shame! How can our country’s top sportsmen be humiliated like that? Sign this petition and ask FIBA to change its policies. Sikhs should be able to play with their turban on if they want to.

My faith and religion have played a big part in my successful career. FIBA’s policies should be more sensitive to people’s faith. Sign this petition and tell them so.

If atleast 25,000 people sign this petition, FIBA will know that this is an issue of great importance and change its policies to be more sensitive.

After you sign this petition, forward my mail to your friends and family. Let us support our country’s sportsmen in every way that we can.

Thanks in Advance

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The Master Spinner

Sign the Petition Here: http://www.change.org/petitions/mr-yvan-mainini-president-fiba-international-basketball-federation-stop-racial-discrimination-against-sikh-turban-in-fiba-letsikhsplay

Heritage Bonanza…..An activity organized by Akal Academy Mahal Kalan

Our Punjabi culture is very rich and today’s young generation in the race of modernization has been detached with it. Akal Academy Mahal kalan has made a beautiful attempt to aware and attach our young generation to our rich heritage by organizing an activity on Heritage Bonanza.

Parents, students and staff of the school participated in it.

A number of stalls on traditional items were displayed. On one stall utensils, used by our forefathers, were displayed while on the other stall traditional outfits were displayed showing their simple way and style of living.
On a stall a live demonstration of traditional way of churning the curd and making butter and buttermilk was shown by a student. On one of the stalls a student was spinning the wheel and singing a beautiful folk song taking the audience in the remote land of some imaginary world.

There was a stall on which there was a miniature of a house showing each and every detail of items used in past and still are being in some of the houses. Whether it is a wooden ladder or a spinning wheel or a toy each and every detail of the household item was there.

A live cultural progamme was performed by the students. They presented folk songs, folk dances Gidha and Bhangra. Their performance was wow, worth praising.

This activity was based on learning with enjoyment. This has enhanced the knowledge of the students. Parents were very happy and appreciated the programme.

This was really a very sincere step taken by the school authorities to acquaint and attach the young generation to their heritage and make feel them proud of their heritage.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 16th Aug ’14

ਅਕਾਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦਾ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਕਾਰਜ ਸਿਖਰਾਂ ‘ਤੇ

ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪੜਾਅ ਦੀ ਉਸਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਮੁਕੰਮਲ, ਫਿਨਿੰਸਿੰਗ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਜੰਗੀ ਪੱਧਰ ‘ਤੇ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹੈ। ਚੀਮਾਂ ਮੰਡੀ ੧੪ ਅਗਸਤ

ਕਲਗੀਧਰ ਸੋਸਾਇਟੀ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਲੋਂ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਦਮਦਮਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ, ਸਾਬੋ ਕੀ ਤਲਵੰਡੀ ਵਿਖੇ ਸ੍ਰੀ ਗੁਰੂ ਗੋਬਿੰਦ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਮਹਾਰਾਜ ਦੇ ਬਚਨਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਅਕਾਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਦਾ ਕਾਰਜ ਬੜੀ ਤੇਜ਼ੀ ਅਤੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਲ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।ਅਕਾਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਪ੍ਰੋਜੈਕਟ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਪੀੜ੍ਹੀ ਨੂੰ ਵਿੱਦਿਆ ਦੇ ਕੇਂਦਰ ਦੇ ਰੂਪ ‘ਚ ਇਹ ਤੋਹਫ਼ਾ ਦੇਣ ਲਈ ਬਾਬਾ ਇਕਬਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਬੜੂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਜੀ ਨੂੰ ਬਹੁਤ ਖਿੱਚ ਹੈ, ਤਾਂ ਜੋ ਸਕੂਲੀ ਪੱਧਰ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਅਦ ਕਾਲਜ ਪੱਧਰ ‘ਤੇ ਵੀ ਸਾਡੀ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਪੀੜ੍ਹੀ ਨੂੰ ਗੁਣਾਤਮਕ ਸਿਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਅਧਿਆਤਮਿਕ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਮੁਹੱਈਆ ਕਰਵਾਈ ਜਾ ਸਕੇ, ਬਾਬਾ ਇਕਬਾਲ ਸਿੰਘ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਆਸ਼ੇ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਸੰਤਾਂ-ਮਹਾਂਪੁਰਸ਼ਾਂ, ਧਾਰਮਿਕ, ਸਮਾਜਿਕ ਸ਼ਖਸੀਅਤਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਵਿਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸੰਗਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਅਹਿਮ ਯੋਗਦਾਨ ਸਦਕਾ ਬੜੇ ਥੋੜੇ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਅਕਾਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪੜਾਅ ਦੀ ਉਸਾਰੀ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਮੁਕੰਮਲ ਹੋ ਚੁੱਕਿਆ ਹੈ।ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਅਕਾਲ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੀ ਫਿਨਿਸਿੰਗ ਦਾ ਕੰਮ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ, ਜਿਸ ਵਿੱਚ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਰੋਡ, ਲੈਂਡਸਕੇਪਿੰਗ, ਦਰਵਾਜ਼ੇ, ਖਿੜਕੀਆਂ, ਸ਼ੀਸ਼ਿਆਂ, ਮਾਰਬਲ, ਰੰਗ ਅਤੇ ਰੇਲਿੰਗ ਆਦਿ ਕੰਮ ਬੜੇ ਜੰਗੀ ਪੱਧਰ ‘ਤੇ ਚੱਲ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ।ਇਸ ਸਮੇਂ ਸੈਂਕੜੇ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਕਿੱਤਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਮਾਹਿਰ ਕਾਰੀਗਰ, ਇੰਜੀਨੀਅਰ, ਸੇਵਾਦਾਰ, ਲੇਬਰ, ਕਾਰਪੇਂਟਰ ਆਦਿ ਦਿਨ ਰਾਤ ਮਿਹਨਤ ਕਰਕੇ ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਕਾਰਜਾਂ ‘ਚ ਹਿੱਸਾ ਪਾ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ।

ਯੂਨੀਵਰਸਿਟੀ ਦੇ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ‘ਤੇ ਹੁਣ ਤੱਕ ਕਰੋੜਾਂ ਰੁਪਏ ਦਾ ਖਰਚਾ ਆ ਚੁੱਕਿਆ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਥੋੜੇ ਹੀ ਸਮੇਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਇੱਕ ਸੁੰਦਰ ਇਮਾਰਤ ਬਣ ਕੇ ਤਿਆਰ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇਗੀ।

~ ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰੋਂ
~ Cheema Sahib, Punjab

ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਚੀਮਾ ਵਿਖੇ ੬੮ਵਾਂ ਅਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦਿਵਸ ਮਨਾਇਆ

ਅਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦੀ ੬੮ਵੀਂ ਵਰੇਗੰਢ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਬੜੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਲ ਮਨਾਈ ਗਈ।ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਵਿਖੇ ਤਿਰੰਗਾ ਲਹਿਰਾaੇਣ ਦੀ ਰਸਮ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੇ ਵਾਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਮਨਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ ਹੋਡਲਾ ਨੇ ਅਦਾ ਕੀਤੀ।ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਗੀਤ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਊਧਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਲਈ ਕੀਤੀ ਲਾਸਾਨੀ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ […]

ਅਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਦੀ ੬੮ਵੀਂ ਵਰੇਗੰਢ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਚੀਮਾਂ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿਖੇ ਬੜੇ ਉਤਸ਼ਾਹ ਨਾਲ ਮਨਾਈ ਗਈ।ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਵਿਖੇ ਤਿਰੰਗਾ ਲਹਿਰਾaੇਣ ਦੀ ਰਸਮ ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੇ ਵਾਇਸ ਪ੍ਰਿੰਸੀਪਲ ਮਨਜੀਤ ਕੌਰ ਹੋਡਲਾ ਨੇ ਅਦਾ ਕੀਤੀ।ਅਕਾਲ ਅਕੈਡਮੀ ਦੇ ਵਿਦਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਨੇ ਰਾਸ਼ਟਰੀ ਗੀਤ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਊਧਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਅਤੇ ਸ਼ਹੀਦ ਭਗਤ ਸਿੰਘ ਦੀ ਦੇਸ਼ ਦੀ ਆਜ਼ਾਦੀ ਲਈ ਕੀਤੀ ਲਾਸਾਨੀ ਕੁਰਬਾਨੀ ਸਬੰਧੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਨ ਦਿਤੇ ਅਤੇ ਕੋਰਿਓਗ੍ਰਾਫ਼ੀ ਵੀ ਪੇਸ਼ ਕੀਤੀ।

~ ਜਸਵਿੰਦਰ ਸਿੰਘ ਸ਼ੇਰੋ
~ Cheema Sahib

Little Wonders Show their Patriotic side during Independence Day Celebrations!

Change is the only constant in life, goes a saying. For nearly as long as one can remember, the routine of independence Day Celebrations has remained the same, Flag hoisting, national anthem, parade, speeches, and cultural programmes in varying order. But Besides this essential routine, Akal Academy Kajri celebrated 68th Independence Day- 2014 with lot […]

Change is the only constant in life, goes a saying. For nearly as long as one can remember, the routine of independence Day Celebrations has remained the same, Flag hoisting, national anthem, parade, speeches, and cultural programmes in varying order. But Besides this essential routine, Akal Academy Kajri celebrated 68th Independence Day- 2014 with lot of exciting activities and patriotic tint.

The celebration started with the unfurling of the National Flag by the Principal and staff amid the patriotically enthralled students. This was followed by the singing of the National Anthem and thunderously raised slogans, “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram”.

The Principal Mrs Simran Kaur Thind in her message asked the students to get away from social evils and work hard to become perfect human beings. She told the children to follow the path of truth, honesty, and hard work to make India stronger. Mr. Ashok Singh Guleria motivated the students to follow the principle of ‘Self Governance’, ‘Self’ Discipline’ and ‘Self Responsibility” to become ideal citizens of tomorrow that India really needs. Mr. Vijaypal Singh too spoke on the occasion. On behalf of the students Tanupriya and Abhijot Kaur addressed the audience. Yashi Mishra and Jashandeep Kaur read a poem on Jhansi ki Rani .

A unique and wonderful feature of the programme was conducting of Inter House competitions organized by different departments. Social Science dept organized Indian Heritage Quiz Show for class VIII and IX. Divinity and Music Dept. Organized – Poetry Compilation and Recitation competition for class VI-VII. Sports activities such as Kho – kho for girls, Volleyball for boys were also held. Last of all, Tug of war between senior boys of Class X to XII stole the show. The programme concluded with thanks giving speech by the Principal followed by sweet distribution.

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 16th August ’14

Students of Akal Academy Bhadaur celebrate 68th Independence Day!

15th August, 2014 the 68th Independence Day was celebrated with great pump and show by the students and staff of Akal Academy Bhadaur in central corridor in the school premises. It was conducted by the students of XII class along with Atul house holding the incharge ship. Principal Madam Ms. Gurdeep Kaur along with Vice-principal & coordinators hoisted the National Flag.

The National Anthem was then sung with great vigor by the students and teachers. All of them were dressed in white attires keeping in view the sanctity and regard for the National flag.

The function started with Shabad recitation by students of class X. K.G & 1st class students presented beautiful poems on patriotism. Folding their hands, they paid tribute to their nation. Their saffron colored turbans added color to the celebrations.

Class 2nd students holding the national flag in their hands sung a beautiful patriotic song which was followed by a skit depicting the sacrifices done by Indians to achieve independence.

English & Punjabi speeches were delivered by the VIII and IX class students. Three choreographies were represented by the students of IV, VII, VIII & IX classes. VI class girls represented Kawishri-“Kalgidhar di Vaar”.

At last Principal Madam delivered a speech on this occasion explaining the students the importance of celebrating this day.

On this eventful day the students were awarded certificates and prizes for their achievements in academics and sports. The event ended with reciting the National Anthem.

The programme was very well organized and all the students actively participated in this programme. Such programmes inculcate in students the feeling of being proud to be Indian and in the wake of bringing students at par with the students of city schools, such events boost the morale of these little wonders…

~ Kawaljeet Kaur
~ New Delhi, 16th August ’14

An Exclusive Report on – Creativity Development Activity organized by Akal Academy Bhadaur!

On Saturday 9th August, 2014 Akal Academy Bhadaur organized an “Inter House Heritage Bonanza Competition” for the students of 6th to 10th classes. It was conducted by Amul house and Social Science Department in the central corridor of the school. Competition was based on Model Making activity.

Two students from each class and each house participated in the competition. Different topics were assigned to the student participants according to their classes where the participants were supposed to make models on the topics given.

For class 6th the topic was Solar system while for class 7th it was Volcanoes. Class 8th faced the challenge of model making on Scrap on Natural Vegetation and wild life whereas 9th class participants were busy with Chart Making on Hitler. Rain Water Harvesting was the topic for 10th class student participants.

It was a spectacular vision to watch future generation at work with such concentration and enthusiasm. Their zest and zeal was worth praising! Beautiful models were made by these tiny creators. Their imaginations and the ideas of representation were amazing.

At last the student participants were asked questions based on their Models. Participants were well versed in that also. They knew each and every detail of the subject and answered all the questions with confidence.
Such activities organized across Akal Academies are one of the progressive steps taken towards the all round development of the students and are the need of today to make India one of the topmost developed country in the world!

Hail the efforts!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 16th August ’14

Conquering the Mount Everest – Sikh Boy Outstands Death with Strong Faith!

As said Faith Moves Mountains, strong determination and Faith instilled in oneself opens all avenues as for Guribadat Singh! Guribabat Singh, one of the members of the youngest team of six young mountaineers who scaled the Mount Everest recently. A young lad hailing from an army family was selected for HMI Darjeeling when he was […]

As said Faith Moves Mountains, strong determination and Faith instilled in oneself opens all avenues as for Guribadat Singh!

Guribabat Singh, one of the members of the youngest team of six young mountaineers who scaled the Mount Everest recently. A young lad hailing from an army family was selected for HMI Darjeeling when he was in 11th standard and then took seven month’s advance mountaineer training under the guidance of Col. Neeraj Rana.

During his venture, Guribadat Singh and team met Nepal’s Army Chief General Gaurav SJB Rana, when he shared with them important aspects of mountaineering and his experiences. He provided them with chocolates, meat and rendered them with all possible help required. He supported them by providing choppers which provided food and other essentials items to the students.

The venture was not a cake walk for Guribadat. During his venture to the peak he saw a dead body wrapped in a blue jacket. It was a very shocking experience for him but it could not deter him from his goal. At one point he had to sit for about one and a half hour for shortage of oxygen. All these hurdles could not down his morale since his faith in God was and still is unshakable. He continued his journey after taking the help of an official and conquered the Mount Everest.

While coming back from the Everest at the height of 28000 ft, his hair froze due to heavy snowfall. Doctors advised him to cut his hair to survive. They cautioned him with chances of paralysis but he did not listen to them. Being a Sikh his faith in his religion is dear to him than his life. At last he achieved the feat with a smiling face. He preferred to visit Golden Temple to thank for His grace than to meet media after coming back from the challenging experience.

In a telephonic interview with us Guribadat Singh said, “It is only with the grace of God that I managed to clear the aim and I am proud of my faith that I could win my fight against death!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 15th Aug ’14

Independence Day Today in Punjab History!

Its not how and what all happened, It’s about how and what all is happening now in the present. Sikhs in India fought for Indian Freedom Struggle and over 85% of those who were sent to the gallows or imprisoned during the freedom struggle were Punjabis! Sikhs have been a backbone in the growth of […]

Its not how and what all happened, It’s about how and what all is happening now in the present.

Sikhs in India fought for Indian Freedom Struggle and over 85% of those who were sent to the gallows or imprisoned during the freedom struggle were Punjabis!

Sikhs have been a backbone in the growth of India and winning over all odds. During Partition, 14.5 million people had to migrate out of which 7.2 million were Muslims and 7.2 million were Sikhs and Hindus. About one million Sikhs were lost their lives in the hassle during Partition. India at the time lost a lot on Identity, Culture, Language and Civilization.

Punjabi’s stayed together for centuries and together fought for freedom!

Let’s celebrate this Day of Struggles, Deaths, Sacrifices and hardships that we faced during Independence by remembering the departed souls!

~ Deeksha Singh
~ New Delhi, 14th Aug ’14

Aussie Premier visits Victoria Gurdwara!

Melbourne: Victorian Premier Denis Napthine today paid his first-ever visit to a Gurdwara here and acknowledged the growing role and contributions made by the Punjabi community in the key Australian state. Wearing a headgear as mark of respect in the Blackburn Gurdwara, Napthine walked across the premises along with his Multicultural Affairs minister Matthew Guy […]

Melbourne: Victorian Premier Denis Napthine today paid his first-ever visit to a Gurdwara here and acknowledged the growing role and contributions made by the Punjabi community in the key Australian state.

Wearing a headgear as mark of respect in the Blackburn Gurdwara, Napthine walked across the premises along with his Multicultural Affairs minister Matthew Guy and Amita Gill, the first Sikh woman to stand for the state polls as a Liberal Party candidate.

“Sikh community is a strong and growing community like the Indian community,” Liberal leader Napthine said.

“We welcome the growth from Sikh and Indian community in Victoria. We have recently released our next generation of multicultural policies and it is very carefully named as ‘Victoria’s advantage’,” he told the group of Sikh community members.

“This report is to identify that we believe that our diverse and harmonious cultural and multi-faith community is not just wonderful only in terms of multiculturalism but also is an advantage for the state.

“We say it is Victoria’s greatest strengths and opportunity. It will help our economy and quality of life grow,” he said.

Napthine also expressed his delight on Gill’s inclusion as a Liberal candidate to fight the next state elections scheduled in November this year.
He was given a long tour of the temple by the Gurdwara committee members who explained to him about various sections of the temple, including the Prayer Hall where Napthine bowed his head.

Ahead of the Gurdwara visit, Napthine had visited an Islamic Mosque and was to also visit a Hare Krishna temple here.

~ Source: http://sikhsiyasat.net/