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Party at Ali Zafar's house. It was a rare occasion with a lot of popular Pakistani pop singers present. The fun part was that they were all singing each other's songs along with other popular songs, and it went on for hours ! Other than the above three there was Ali Zafar (obviously) Shiraz Uppal, Ali Hamza, Zeb and Haniya and a few others. Good stuff.
January, 2009.
Nikon D200. Nikkor 18-200mm VR @ 18mm.
Exposure: 1/30s @ f3.5.
ISO: 800.
Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
PRESS RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL INTER DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SEMINAR
November 06, 2012
An International Inter Disciplinary Engineering Seminar was held in the double storied auditorium of Hajvery University (HU) Lahore. Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman Institute of Engineers Jeddah KSA (Electrical Engineering Discipline), Dr. Javed Yonas Uppal Chairman Institute of Engineering Pakistan Lahore Center (Civil Engineering Discipline), Mrs Fareeda Javed Local Advisor Pakistan Engineering Council (Mechanical Engineering Discipline) spoke on the subject “Design and Development” which was introduced by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (HU) Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan Afridi.
The auditorium was packed with engineering students of Hajvery University. The distinguished speakers rolled the pearls of wisdom based on their knowledge and disciplines of engineering. Key note speaker Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman IEP Jeddah KSA revealed that Pakistani Engineers are leading in building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as expressed by Saudi Arabia Minister for communication and works. He as engineering manager of Bin Ladin Group of KSA explained the projects successfully completed. He revealed that IEP / Engineers Welfare Fund KSA has helped in employment of 3000 engineers and technicians from Pakistan in different companies of Saudi Arabia other than 300 scholarships to different public sector engineering universities to the brilliant and hardworking students on recommendations of respective Deans. He concluded his address with an open invitation for helping Hajverian Engineers on recommendation of their Dean for employment in Saudi Arabian multinational firms.
The question answer session was extremely thought provoking, brain storming and informative. Distinguished speakers emphasized that as engineers they should be job creators nor job seekers. They suggested different projects and ways and means for small medium entrepreneurship that any engineer can start and create job for himself and couple of others. Mrs. Fareeda Javed admired the infrastructure and training facilities of Hajvery University. She said HU has been genuinely granted accreditation of intake of two years and in future also HU will be accreditated due to the standard and speed with which engineering faculty in HU is progressing.
In the demonstration phase of the seminar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Dr. Naeem screened five video films of failed and successful projects. These films were hailed with big applause by all the participants.
In the end HU shields were presented by Gen Muhammad Latif Director Administration of Hajvery University to the distinguished speakers of all the three disciplines. The function ended with a sumptuous lunch in the honor of international. dignitaries engineering.
15 November, 2009 | Glebe, Sydney
Photographer: Grace Tham
Designer+Stylist+Hair: Amy Boers
Makeup: Sarah Jane Bryan
Model: Charis Uppal
The fine view from the west side banking at Bradshaw Cricket Club's ground, The Rigbys. Bradshaw Brook flows beyond the fence. Premier League Prestwich (navy strip) are batting during the closing stages of a six-wicket victory over Premier League Two Denton West in the Greater Manchester League's Derek Kay Cup final.
As many expected, Prestwich proved too strong for underdogs Denton West, whose total never looked like being big enough.
From 33-2, Akbar ur Rehman (77) and Aaqib Uppal (48) put on 113 for the third Denton West wicket. Both went in quick succession, however, as the second tier side were pegged back to 181-7. In at No 8, John Barnett (27) contributed useful runs down the order. Dan Pawson took 2-28, Shivan Chauhan 2-31 and Ryan Stanbury 2-32. Chauhan struck twice in one over, removing Rehman and Uppal, to derail Denton West's recovery.
Denton West's fielding was nowhere near as tight as Prestwich's had been. Crucially, catches were spilled at 55-0 (two fielders leaving a high ball to each other) and at 58-0 (a sharp chance put down at first slip). James Wharmby (53) and Martin Walters (50) capitalised to add 99 for the first Prestwich wicket. Wharmby's half-century required 43 balls. No 4 Chauhan's sparkling 72 not out, off 33 balls, steered Prestwich home in exciting style. His explosive innings featured 12 fours and two sixes. Pawson chipped in with 37. Liam Kilburn finished with 2-43.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Prestwich
Greater Manchester Cricket League, Derek Kay Cup, final @ Bradshaw Cricket Club (45 overs, 1pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: £1 (four pages). Attendance: 375. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 219 off 45 overs (Akbar ur Rehman 77, Aaqib Uppal 48, Dan Pawson 2-28) lost by six wickets to Prestwich 225-4 off 31.2 overs (Shivan Chauhan 72 not out, James Wharmby 53, Martin Walters 50, Dan Pawson 37, Liam Kilburn 2-43).
Joined my colleagues Shannon Stubbs Mike Lake, James Cumming and Tim Uppal in Edmonton to hear from the hard-working people at Ensign Energy Services about how their communities and families have been impacted by Justin Trudeau’s failure to champion Canada’s energy sector. Canada’s Conservatives are here to stand up for you!
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J’étais avec mes collègues Shannon Stubbs, Mike Lake, James Cumming et Tim Uppal à Edmonton pour écouter les gens qui travaillent fort à Ensign Energy Services de l’impact sur leurs communautés et leurs familles de l’échec de Justin Trudeau à défendre le secteur énergétique du Canada. Les conservateurs du Canada sont là pour vous!
Action from Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
Laura Bannett, A08, wed Michael Keating on August 22, 2015, in Sonoma, CA. Jumbos in attendance included, back row, from left: Alex Gladstein, A08; Alex Wright-Gladstein, A08; Ella Carney, A08; Daniel Brett, A07; and Jayson Uppal, E08; front row, from left: Louise Place, A08; groom; bride; Anna (Drapkin) Walcutt, A08; Megan Bentley, A06; Emily Shields, A08; Lani Ackerman, A08, Amy (DeLuca) Langdon, A06; and Veronica Garcia-Martinez, A06.
The Derek Kay Cup (right) and the smaller trophy for the Greater Manchester Cricket League knockout competition's beaten finalist. Captured before the 2021 final, at Bradshaw Cricket Club, between Premier League leaders Prestwich and Denton West, pacesetters in Premier League Two. Derek Kay was a stalwart of the Bradshaw club. Hot favourites Prestwich won by six wickets.
As many expected, Prestwich proved too strong for underdogs Denton West, whose total never looked like being big enough.
From 33-2, Akbar ur Rehman (77) and Aaqib Uppal (48) put on 113 for the third Denton West wicket. Both went in quick succession, however, as the second tier side were pegged back to 181-7. In at No 8, John Barnett (27) contributed useful runs down the order. Dan Pawson took 2-28, Shivan Chauhan 2-31 and Ryan Stanbury 2-32. Chauhan struck twice in one over, removing Rehman and Uppal, to derail Denton West's recovery.
Denton West's fielding was nowhere near as tight as Prestwich's had been. Crucially, catches were spilled at 55-0 (two fielders leaving a high ball to each other) and at 58-0 (a sharp chance put down at first slip). James Wharmby (53) and Martin Walters (50) capitalised to add 99 for the first Prestwich wicket. Wharmby's half-century required 43 balls. No 4 Chauhan's sparkling 72 not out, off 33 balls, steered Prestwich home in exciting style. His explosive innings featured 12 fours and two sixes. Pawson chipped in with 37. Liam Kilburn finished with 2-43.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Prestwich
Greater Manchester Cricket League, Derek Kay Cup, final @ Bradshaw Cricket Club (45 overs, 1pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: £1 (four pages). Attendance: 375. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 219 off 45 overs (Akbar ur Rehman 77, Aaqib Uppal 48, Dan Pawson 2-28) lost by six wickets to Prestwich 225-4 off 31.2 overs (Shivan Chauhan 72 not out, James Wharmby 53, Martin Walters 50, Dan Pawson 37, Liam Kilburn 2-43).
November 06, 2012. An International Inter Disciplinary Engineering Seminar was held in the double storied auditorium of Hajvery University (HU) Lahore. Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman Institute of Engineers Jeddah KSA (Electrical Engineering Discipline), Dr. Javed Yonas Uppal Chairman Institute of Engineering Pakistan Lahore Center (Civil Engineering Discipline), Mrs Fareeda Javed Local Advisor Pakistan Engineering Council (Mechanical Engineering Discipline) spoke on the subject “Design and Development” which was introduced by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (HU) Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan Afridi.
The auditorium was packed with engineering students of Hajvery University. The distinguished speakers rolled the pearls of wisdom based on their knowledge and disciplines of engineering. Key note speaker Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman IEP Jeddah KSA revealed that Pakistani Engineers are leading in building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as expressed by Saudi Arabia Minister for communication and works. He as engineering manager of Bin Ladin Group of KSA explained the projects successfully completed. He revealed that IEP / Engineers Welfare Fund KSA has helped in employment of 3000 engineers and technicians from Pakistan in different companies of Saudi Arabia other than 300 scholarships to different public sector engineering universities to the brilliant and hardworking students on recommendations of respective Deans. He concluded his address with an open invitation for helping Hajverian Engineers on recommendation of their Dean for employment in Saudi Arabian multinational firms.
The question answer session was extremely thought provoking, brain storming and informative. Distinguished speakers emphasized that as engineers they should be job creators nor job seekers. They suggested different projects and ways and means for small medium entrepreneurship that any engineer can start and create job for himself and couple of others. Mrs. Fareeda Javed admired the infrastructure and training facilities of Hajvery University. She said HU has been genuinely granted accreditation of intake of two years and in future also HU will be accreditated due to the standard and speed with which engineering faculty in HU is progressing.
In the demonstration phase of the seminar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Dr. Naeem screened five video films of failed and successful projects. These films were hailed with big applause by all the participants.
In the end HU shields were presented by Gen Muhammad Latif Director Administration of Hajvery University to the distinguished speakers of all the three disciplines. The function ended with a sumptuous lunch in the honor of international dignitaries along with the staff and faculty of engineering.
Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
Joined my colleagues Shannon Stubbs Mike Lake, James Cumming and Tim Uppal in Edmonton to hear from the hard-working people at Ensign Energy Services about how their communities and families have been impacted by Justin Trudeau’s failure to champion Canada’s energy sector. Canada’s Conservatives are here to stand up for you!
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J’étais avec mes collègues Shannon Stubbs, Mike Lake, James Cumming et Tim Uppal à Edmonton pour écouter les gens qui travaillent fort à Ensign Energy Services de l’impact sur leurs communautés et leurs familles de l’échec de Justin Trudeau à défendre le secteur énergétique du Canada. Les conservateurs du Canada sont là pour vous!
PRESS RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL INTER DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SEMINAR
November 06, 2012
An International Inter Disciplinary Engineering Seminar was held in the double storied auditorium of Hajvery University (HU) Lahore. Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman Institute of Engineers Jeddah KSA (Electrical Engineering Discipline), Dr. Javed Yonas Uppal Chairman Institute of Engineering Pakistan Lahore Center (Civil Engineering Discipline), Mrs Fareeda Javed Local Advisor Pakistan Engineering Council (Mechanical Engineering Discipline) spoke on the subject “Design and Development” which was introduced by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (HU) Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan Afridi.
The auditorium was packed with engineering students of Hajvery University. The distinguished speakers rolled the pearls of wisdom based on their knowledge and disciplines of engineering. Key note speaker Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman IEP Jeddah KSA revealed that Pakistani Engineers are leading in building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as expressed by Saudi Arabia Minister for communication and works. He as engineering manager of Bin Ladin Group of KSA explained the projects successfully completed. He revealed that IEP / Engineers Welfare Fund KSA has helped in employment of 3000 engineers and technicians from Pakistan in different companies of Saudi Arabia other than 300 scholarships to different public sector engineering universities to the brilliant and hardworking students on recommendations of respective Deans. He concluded his address with an open invitation for helping Hajverian Engineers on recommendation of their Dean for employment in Saudi Arabian multinational firms.
The question answer session was extremely thought provoking, brain storming and informative. Distinguished speakers emphasized that as engineers they should be job creators nor job seekers. They suggested different projects and ways and means for small medium entrepreneurship that any engineer can start and create job for himself and couple of others. Mrs. Fareeda Javed admired the infrastructure and training facilities of Hajvery University. She said HU has been genuinely granted accreditation of intake of two years and in future also HU will be accreditated due to the standard and speed with which engineering faculty in HU is progressing.
In the demonstration phase of the seminar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Dr. Naeem screened five video films of failed and successful projects. These films were hailed with big applause by all the participants.
In the end HU shields were presented by Gen Muhammad Latif Director Administration of Hajvery University to the distinguished speakers of all the three disciplines. The function ended with a sumptuous lunch in the honor of international. dignitaries engineering.
Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
The clubhouse at a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West take on Flowery Field in a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
Uncharted Seas - a Kathak group performance choreographed by Aditi Mangaldas, Adit Mangaldas Dance Company
The IIC Experience - A Festival Of The Arts 2022
An India International Centre, New Delhi presentation
Concept and Choreography by Aditi Mangaldas
Dancers: Aditi Mangaldas, Gauri Diwakar, Rashmi Uppal, Anindita Acharjee, Shubhi Johari, Sunny Shishodiya, Manoj Sonagra, and Gaurav Bhatti
Vocal Compositions: Shubha Mudgal and Aneesh Pradhan
Musicians: Mohit Gangani, tabla; Ashish Gangani, pakhawaj and effects; Faraz Ahmed, vocal and harmonium
Lights: Govind Singh Yadav
15 November, 2009 | Glebe, Sydney
Photographer: Grace Tham
Designer+Stylist+Hair: Amy Boers
Makeup: Sarah Jane Bryan
Models: Models: Jorja Cooper (top R), Loralee Anne (mid L), Vee Tee (mid R), Charis Uppal (bottom L), Rhian Paige (bottom R)
Joined my colleagues Shannon Stubbs Mike Lake, James Cumming and Tim Uppal in Edmonton to hear from the hard-working people at Ensign Energy Services about how their communities and families have been impacted by Justin Trudeau’s failure to champion Canada’s energy sector. Canada’s Conservatives are here to stand up for you!
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J’étais avec mes collègues Shannon Stubbs, Mike Lake, James Cumming et Tim Uppal à Edmonton pour écouter les gens qui travaillent fort à Ensign Energy Services de l’impact sur leurs communautés et leurs familles de l’échec de Justin Trudeau à défendre le secteur énergétique du Canada. Les conservateurs du Canada sont là pour vous!
Pachtaoge Lyrics by Arijit Singh: Pachtaoge song sung by Arijit Singh. The music is by B Praak and composed & written by Jaani. This new love song is Starring Vicky Kaushal & Nora Fatehi and featuring Prabh Uppal from the Album "Jaani Ve". The video is directed by Arvindr Khaira.
Pachtaoge Song Details:
♫ Song -PACHTAOGE♫Album - Jaani Ve♫Starring: Vicky Kaushal & Nora Fatehi♫Featuring: Prabh Uppal♫Singer: Arijit Singh♫Lyrics & Composer: Jaani♫Music: B Praak♫Music Label: T-Series
Arijit Singh: Pachtaoge | Vicky Kaushal, Nora Fatehi |Jaani, B Praak
PACHTAOGE LYRICS
Ho mujhe chhod kar jo tum jaaogeJo tum jaaoge, Jo tum jaaoge
Ho mujhe chhod kar jo tum jaaogeBada pachtaoge, bada pachhtaoge.
Bada pachtaoge, bada pachhtaoge!
Sunniya sunniya galiyan de vich rol na deyi'nBuhe kisi hor layi khol na deyi'nSunniya sunniya galliyan de vich rol na deyi'nBuhe kisi hor layi khol na deyi'n.(Buhe means: doors)
Ho shaayar Jaani nu je rulaaogeBada pachtaoge, bada pachtaoge.
Tere bina zindagi guzaarange kiveinJaan jaan kihnu pukaraange kiveinTere bina zindagi guzaarange kiveinJaan jaan kihnu pukaraange kivein
Karoge je, karoge je, daga karogeSadde waali maut tussi vi te marogeAllah Vekhda, Zulm KamaaogeBada pachtaaoge, bada pachtaaoge.
Ho mujhe chhod kar jo tum jaaogeBada pachtaoge, bada pachtaoge.
Mujhse jo nazrein churaane lagey hoLagta hai koi aur gali jaane lagey hoKhwab jo dekhe hum dono ne milkeDhire dheere kyun dafnaane lage ho.
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PRESS RELEASE
INTERNATIONAL INTER DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SEMINAR
November 06, 2012
An International Inter Disciplinary Engineering Seminar was held in the double storied auditorium of Hajvery University (HU) Lahore. Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman Institute of Engineers Jeddah KSA (Electrical Engineering Discipline), Dr. Javed Yonas Uppal Chairman Institute of Engineering Pakistan Lahore Center (Civil Engineering Discipline), Mrs Fareeda Javed Local Advisor Pakistan Engineering Council (Mechanical Engineering Discipline) spoke on the subject “Design and Development” which was introduced by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (HU) Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan Afridi.
The auditorium was packed with engineering students of Hajvery University. The distinguished speakers rolled the pearls of wisdom based on their knowledge and disciplines of engineering. Key note speaker Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman IEP Jeddah KSA revealed that Pakistani Engineers are leading in building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as expressed by Saudi Arabia Minister for communication and works. He as engineering manager of Bin Ladin Group of KSA explained the projects successfully completed. He revealed that IEP / Engineers Welfare Fund KSA has helped in employment of 3000 engineers and technicians from Pakistan in different companies of Saudi Arabia other than 300 scholarships to different public sector engineering universities to the brilliant and hardworking students on recommendations of respective Deans. He concluded his address with an open invitation for helping Hajverian Engineers on recommendation of their Dean for employment in Saudi Arabian multinational firms.
The question answer session was extremely thought provoking, brain storming and informative. Distinguished speakers emphasized that as engineers they should be job creators nor job seekers. They suggested different projects and ways and means for small medium entrepreneurship that any engineer can start and create job for himself and couple of others. Mrs. Fareeda Javed admired the infrastructure and training facilities of Hajvery University. She said HU has been genuinely granted accreditation of intake of two years and in future also HU will be accreditated due to the standard and speed with which engineering faculty in HU is progressing.
In the demonstration phase of the seminar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Dr. Naeem screened five video films of failed and successful projects. These films were hailed with big applause by all the participants.
In the end HU shields were presented by Gen Muhammad Latif Director Administration of Hajvery University to the distinguished speakers of all the three disciplines. The function ended with a sumptuous lunch in the honor of international. dignitaries engineering.
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion which originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region. The term "Sikh" has its origin in the Sanskrit words शिष्य (śiṣya; disciple, student) or शिक्ष (śikṣa; instruction). A Sikh is a disciple of a guru. According to Article I of the Sikh Rehat Maryada (the Sikh code of conduct), a Sikh is "any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh; Guru Granth Sahib; the teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru". "Sikh" properly refers to adherents of Sikhism as a religion, not an ethnic group. However, because Sikhs often share strong ethno-religious ties, many countries, such as the U.K., recognize Sikh as a designated ethnicity on their censuses. The American non-profit organization United Sikhs has fought to have Sikh included on the U.S. census as well, arguing that Sikhs "self-identify as an 'ethnic minority'" and believe "that they are more than just a religion".
Male Sikhs usually have "Singh" (Lion), and female Sikhs have "Kaur" (Princess) as their middle or last name. Sikhs who have undergone the khanḍe-kī-pahul (the Sikh initiation ceremony) may also be recognized by the five Ks: uncut hair (kesh); an iron or steel bracelet (kara); a kirpan (a sword tucked into a gatra strap); kachehra, a cotton undergarment, and kanga, a small wooden comb. Baptized male Sikhs must cover their hair with a turban, which is optional for baptized female Sikhs. The greater Punjab region is the historic homeland of the Sikhs, although significant communities exist around the world.
HISTORY
Sikh political history may be said to begin with the death of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev, in 1606. Guru Nanak was a religious leader and social reformer in the 15th-century Punjab. Religious practices were formalized by Guru Gobind Singh on 30 March 1699. Singh baptized five people from a variety of social backgrounds, known as the Panj Piare (the five beloved ones) to form the Khalsa, or collective body of initiated Sikhs. Sikhism has generally had amicable relations with other religions, except for the period of Mughal rule in India (1556–1707). Several Sikh gurus were killed by the Mughals for opposing their persecution of minority religious communities including Sikhs. Sikhs subsequently militarized to oppose Mughal rule. The emergence of the Sikh Confederacy under Ranjit Singh was characterized by religious tolerance and pluralism, with Christians, Muslims and Hindus in positions of power. The confederacy is considered the zenith of political Sikhism, encompassing Kashmir, Ladakh and Peshawar. Hari Singh Nalwa, the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army in the North West Frontier, expanded the confederacy to the Khyber Pass. Its secular administration implemented military, economic and governmental reforms. The months leading up to the partition of India in 1947 were marked by conflict in the Punjab between Sikhs and Muslims. This caused the religious migration of Punjabi Sikhs and Hindus from West Punjab, mirroring a similar religious migration of Punjabi Muslims from East Punjab.
The 1960s saw growing animosity between Sikhs and Hindus in India, with the Sikhs demanding the creation of a Punjab state on a linguistic basis similar to other states in India. This was promised to Sikh leader Master Tara Singh by Jawaharlal Nehru, in return for Sikh political support during negotiations for Indian independence. Although the Sikhs obtained the Punjab, they lost Hindi-speaking areas to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. Chandigarh was made a union territory and the capital of Haryana and Punjab on 1 November 1966.
Tensions arose again during the late 1970s, fueled by Sikh claims of discrimination and marginalisation by the Hindu-dominated Indian National Congress party and tactics adopted by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
According to Katherine Frank, Indira Gandhi's assumption of emergency powers in 1975 resulted in the weakening of the "legitimate and impartial machinery of government", and her increasing "paranoia" about opposing political groups led her to institute a "despotic policy of playing castes, religions and political groups against each other for political advantage". Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale articulated Sikh demands for justice, and this triggered violence in the Punjab. The prime minister's 1984 defeat of Bhindranwale led to an attack on the Golden Temple in Operation Blue Star and to her assassination by her Sikh bodyguards. Gandhi's assassination resulted in an explosion of violence against Sikh communities and the killing of thousands of Sikhs throughout India. Khushwant Singh described the riots as a Sikh pogrom; he "felt like a refugee in my country. In fact, I felt like a Jew in Nazi Germany". Since 1984, relations between Sikhs and Hindus have moved toward a rapprochement aided by economic prosperity. However, a 2002 claim by the Hindu right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that "Sikhs are Hindus" disturbed Sikh sensibilities. The Khalistan movement campaigns for justice for the victims of the violence, and for the political and economic needs of the Punjab.
In 1996, United Nations Commission on Human Rights Freedom of Religion or Belief Special Rapporteur Abdelfattah Amor (Tunisia, 1993–2004) visited India to report on religious discrimination. The following year Amor concluded, "In India it appears that the situation of the Sikhs in the religious field is satisfactory, but that difficulties are arising in the political (foreign interference, terrorism, etc.), economic (in particular with regard to sharing of water supplies) and even occupational fields. Information received from nongovernment (sic) sources indicates that discrimination does exist in certain sectors of the public administration; examples include the decline in the number of Sikhs in the police force and the military, and the absence of Sikhs in personal bodyguard units since the murder of Indira Gandhi".
Although Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks of the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, they make up 1.87 percent of the Indian population.
During the 1999 Vaisakhi, Sikhs worldwide celebrated the 300th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa. Canada Post honoured Sikh Canadians with a commemorative stamp in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of Vaisakhi. On April 9, 1999, Indian president K.R. Narayanan issued a stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
DEFINITION
According to Guru Granth Sahib:
One who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru, the True Guru, shall rise in the early morning hours and meditate on the Lord's Name. Upon arising early in the morning, the Sikh is to bathe, and cleanse himself in the pool of nectar. Following the Instructions of the Guru, the Sikh is to chant the Name of the Lord, Har. All sins, misdeeds and negativity shall be erased. Then, at the rising of the sun, the Sikh is to sing Gurbani; whether sitting down or standing up, the Sikh is to meditate on the Lord's Name. One who meditates on my Lord, Har, with every breath and every morsel of food – that Gursikh becomes pleasing to the Guru's Mind. That person, unto whom my Lord and Master is kind and compassionate – upon that Gursikh, the Guru's Teachings are bestowed. Servant Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that Gursikh, who himself chants the Naam, and inspires others to chant it.
Simran of the Lord's name is a recurring theme of Guru Granth Sahib, and Sukhmani Sahib were composed to allow a devotee to recite Nam throughout the day. Rising at Amrit Velā (before sunrise) is a common Sikh practice. Sikhism considers the spiritual and secular lives to be intertwined: "In the Sikh Weltanschauung ... the temporal world is part of the Infinite and partakes of its characteristics." According to Guru Nanak, living an "active, creative, and practical life" of "truthfulness, fidelity, self-control and purity" is superior to a purely contemplative life.
FIVE Ks
The five Ks (panj kakaar) are five articles of faith which all baptized Sikhs (Amritdhari Sikhs) are obliged to wear. The symbols represent the ideals of Sikhism: honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on God and never bowing to tyranny. The five symbols are:
- Kesh: Uncut hair, usually tied and wrapped in a Dastar
- Kanga: A wooden comb, usually worn under a Dastar
- Katchera: Cotton undergarments, historically appropriate in battle due to increased mobility when compared to a dhoti. Worn by both sexes, the katchera is a symbol of chastity.
- Kara: An iron bracelet, a weapon and a symbol of eternity
- Kirpan: An iron dagger in different sizes. In the UK Sikhs can wear a small dagger, but in the Punjab they might wear a traditional curved sword from one to three feet in length.
MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS
The Sikhs have a number of musical instruments: the rebab, dilruba, taus, jori and sarinda. Playing the sarangi was encouraged in Guru Har Gobind. The rubab was first played by Bhai Mardana as he accompanied Guru Nanak on his journeys. The jori and sarinda were designed by Guru Arjan. The taus was made by Guru Hargobind, who supposedly heard a peacock singing and wanted to create an instrument mimicking its sounds (taus is the Persian word for peacock). The dilruba was made by Guru Gobind Singh at the request of his followers, who wanted a smaller instrument than the taus. After Japji Sahib, all of the shabda in the Guru Granth Sahib were composed as ragas. This type of singing is known as Gurmat Sangeet.
When they marched into battle, the Sikhs would play a Ranjit Nagara (victory drum) to boost morale. Nagaras (usually two to three feet in diameter, although some were up to five feet in diameter) are played with two sticks. The beat of the large drums, and the raising of the Nishan Sahib, meant that the singhs were on their way.
DISTRIBUTION
Numbering about 27 million worldwide, Sikhs make up 0.39 percent of the world population; approximately 83 percent live in India. About 76 percent of all Sikhs live in the north Indian State of Punjab, where they form a majority (about two-thirds) of the population. Substantial communities of Sikhs (more than 200,000) live in the Indian states or union territories of Haryana (more than 1.1 million), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh Assam and Jammu and Kashmir.
Sikh migration from British India began in earnest during the second half of the 19th century, when the British completed their annexation of the Punjab. The British Raj recruited Sikhs for the Indian Civil Service (particularly the British Indian Army), which led to Sikh migration throughout India and the British Empire. During the Raj, semiskilled Sikh artisans were transported from the Punjab to British East Africa to help build railroads. Sikhs emigrated from India and Pakistan after World War II, most going to the United Kingdom but many to North America. Some Sikhs who had settled in eastern Africa were expelled by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 1972. Economics is a major factor in Sikh migration, and significant communities exist in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, East Africa, Australia and Thailand.
Although the rate of Sikh migration from the Punjab has remained high, traditional patterns of Sikh migration favouring English-speaking countries (particularly the United Kingdom) have changed during the past decade due to stricter immigration laws. Moliner (2006) wrote that as a consequence of Sikh migration to the UK "becom[ing] virtually impossible since the late 1970s", migration patterns evolved to continental Europe. Italy is a rapidly growing destination for Sikh migration, with Reggio Emilia and Vicenza having significant Sikh population clusters. Italian Sikhs are generally involved in agriculture, agricultural processing, the manufacture of machine tools and horticulture.
Primarily for socio-economic reasons, Indian Sikhs have the lowest adjusted growth rate of any major religious group in India, at 16.9 percent per decade (estimated from 1991 to 2001). Johnson and Barrett (2004) estimate that the global Sikh population increases annually by 392,633 (1.7 percent per year, based on 2004 figures); this percentage includes births, deaths and conversions.
REPRESENTATION
Sikhs have been represented in Indian politics by former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and the deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is also a Sikh. Past Sikh politicians in India include former president Giani Zail Singh, Sardar Swaran Singh (India's first foreign minister), Speaker of Parliament Gurdial Singh Dhillon and former Chief Minister of Punjab Pratap Singh Kairon.
Politicians from the Sikh diaspora include the first Asian American member of the United States Congress, Dalip Singh Saund, British MPs Piara Khabra, Parmjit Dhanda and Paul Uppal, the first couple to sit together in a Commonwealth parliament (Gurmant Grewal and Nina Grewal, who requested a Canadian government apology for the Komagata Maru incident), former Canadian Shadow Social Development Minister Ruby Dhalla, Canadian Minister of State for Sport Baljit Singh Gosal and Legislative Assembly of Ontario members Vic Dhillon and Jagmeet Singh. Ujjal Dosanjh was the New Democratic Party Premier of British Columbia from July 2004 to February 2005, and was later a Liberal frontbench MP in Ottawa. In Malaysia, two Sikhs were elected MPs in the 2008 general elections: Karpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor) and his son, Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong). Two Sikhs were elected assemblymen: Jagdeep Singh Deo (Datuk Keramat) and Keshvinder Singh (Malim Nawar).
Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks in the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, while making up 1.87 percent of the Indian population. The Sikh Regiment is one of the most-decorated regiments in the army, with 73 Battle Honours, 14 Victoria Crosses, 21 first-class Indian Orders of Merit (equivalent to the Victoria Cross), 15 Theatre Honours, five COAS Unit Citations, two Param Vir Chakras, 14 Maha Vir Chakras, five Kirti Chakras, 67 Vir Chakras and 1,596 other awards. The highest-ranking general in the history of the Indian Air Force is a Punjabi Sikh, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. Plans by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for a Sikh infantry regiment were scrapped in June 2007.
Historically, most Indians have been farmers and 66 percent of the Indian population are engaged in agriculture. Indian Sikhs are employed in agriculture to a lesser extent; India's 2001 census found 39 percent of the working population of the Punjab employed in this sector. The success of the 1960s Green Revolution, in which India went from "famine to plenty, from humiliation to dignity", was based in the Punjab (which became known as "the breadbasket of India"). The Punjab is the wealthiest Indian state per capita, with the average Punjabi income three times the national average. The Green Revolution centred on Indian farmers adopting more intensive and mechanised agricultural methods, aided by the electrification of the Punjab, cooperative credit, consolidation of small holdings and the existing, British Raj-developed canal system. According to Swedish political scientist Ishtiaq Ahmad, a factor in the success of the Indian green revolution was the "Sikh cultivator, often the Jat, whose courage, perseverance, spirit of enterprise and muscle prowess proved crucial". However, not all aspects of the green revolution were beneficial. Indian physicist Vandana Shiva wrote that the green revolution made the "negative and destructive impacts of science [i.e. the green revolution] on nature and society" invisible, and was a catalyst for Punjabi Sikh and Hindu tensions despite a growth in material wealth.
Punjabi Sikhs are engaged in a number of professions which include science, engineering and medicine. Notable examples are nuclear scientist Piara Singh Gill (who worked on the Manhattan Project), fibre-optics pioneer Narinder Singh Kapany and physicist, science writer and broadcaster Simon Singh.
In business, the UK-based clothing retailers New Look and the Thai-based Jaspal were founded by Sikhs. India's largest pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy Laboratories, is headed by Sikhs. UK Sikhs have the highest percentage of home ownership (82 percent) of any religious community. UK Sikhs are the second-wealthiest (after the Jewish community) religious group in the UK, with a median total household wealth of £229,000. In Singapore Kartar Singh Thakral expanded his family's trading business, Thakral Holdings, into total assets of almost $1.4 billion and is Singapore's 25th-richest person. Sikh Bob Singh Dhillon is the first Indo-Canadian billionaire. The Sikh diaspora has been most successful in North America, especially in California’s fertile Central Valley. American Sikh farmers such as Harbhajan Singh Samra and Didar Singh Bains dominate California agriculture, with Samra specialising in okra and Bains in peaches.
Sikh intellectuals, sportsmen and artists include writer Khushwant Singh, England cricketer Monty Panesar, former 400m runner Milkha Singh, Indian wrestler and actor Dara Singh, former Indian hockey team captains Ajitpal Singh and Balbir Singh Sr., former Indian cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi, Harbhajan Singh (India's most successful off spin cricket bowler), Bollywood actress Neetu Singh, Sunny Leone, actors Parminder Nagra, Neha Dhupia, Gul Panag, Mona Singh, Namrata Singh Gujral, Archie Panjabi and director Gurinder Chadha.
Sikhs have migrated worldwide, with a variety of occupations. The Sikh Gurus preached ethnic and social harmony, and Sikhs comprise a number of ethnic groups. Those with over 1,000 members include the Ahluwalia, Arain, Arora, Bhatra, Bairagi, Bania, Basith, Bawaria, Bazigar, Bhabra, Chamar, Chhimba, Darzi, Dhobi, Gujar, Jatt, Jhinwar, Kahar, Kalal, Kamboj, Khatri, Kumhar, Labana, Lohar, Mahtam, Mazhabi, Megh, Mirasi, Mochi, Nai, Rajput, Ramgarhia, Saini, Sarera, Sikligar, Sunar, Sudh, Tarkhan and Zargar.
An order of Punjabi Sikhs, the Nihang or the Akalis, was formed during Ranjit Singh's time. Under their leader, Akali Phula Singh, they won many battles for the Sikh Confederacy during the early 19th century.
IN THE INDIAN & BRITISH ARMIES
Sikhs supported the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. By the beginning of World War I, Sikhs in the British Indian Army totaled over 100,000 (20 percent of the force). Until 1945 fourteen Victoria Crosses were awarded to Sikhs, a per-capita regimental record. In 2002 the names of all Sikh VC and George Cross recipients were inscribed on the monument of the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill, next to Buckingham Palace. Chanan Singh Dhillon was instrumental in campaigning for the memorial.
During World War I, Sikh battalions fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli and France. Six battalions of the Sikh Regiment were raised during World War II, serving in the Second Battle of El Alamein, the Burma and Italian campaigns and in Iraq and receiving 27 battle honours. Around the world, Sikhs are commemorated in Commonwealth cemeteries.
In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world, and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith.
—General Sir Frank Messervy
British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice [in two world wars] and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with honour, dignity, and independence. In the war, they fought and died for us, wearing the turbans.
—Sir Winston Churchill
IN THE WEST
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sikhs began to emigrate to East Africa, the Far East, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1907 the Khalsa Diwan Society was established in Vancouver, and four years later the first gurdwara was established in London. In 1912 the first gurdwara in the United States was founded in Stockton, California.
Since Sikhs (like Middle Eastern men) wear turbans, some in Western countries have been mistaken for Muslim or Arabic men since the September 11 attacks and the Iraq War. Several days after the 9/11 attacks Sikh Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered by Frank Roque, who thought Sodhi was connected with al-Qaeda. CNN suggested an increase in hate crimes against Sikh men in the United States and the UK after the 9/11 attacks.
Since Sikhism has never actively sought converts, the Sikhs have remained a relatively homogeneous ethnic group. The Kundalini Yoga-based activities of Harbhajan Singh Yogi in his 3HO (Happy, Healthy, Holy) organisation claim to have inspired a moderate growth in non-Indian adherents of Sikhism. In 1998 an estimated 7,800 3HO Sikhs, known colloquially as ‘gora’ (ਗੋਰਾ) or ‘white’ Sikhs, were mainly centred around Española, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California. Sikhs and the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund overturned a 1925 Oregon law banning the wearing of turbans by teachers and government officials.
In an attempt to foster Sikh leaders in the Western world, youth initiatives by a number of organisations have begun. The Sikh Youth Alliance of North America sponsors an annual Sikh Youth Symposium, a public-speaking and debate competition held in gurdwaras throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ART & CULTURE
Sikh art and culture are nearly synonymous with that of the Punjab, and Sikhs are easily recognised by their distinctive turban (Dastar). The Punjab has been called India’s melting pot, due to the confluence of invading cultures (Greek, Mughal and Persian) from the rivers from which the region gets its name. Sikh culture is therefore a synthesis of cultures. Sikhism has forged a unique architecture, which S. S. Bhatti described as "inspired by Guru Nanak’s creative mysticism" and "is a mute harbinger of holistic humanism based on pragmatic spirituality".
During the Mughal and Afghan persecution of the Sikhs during the 17th and 18th centuries, the latter were concerned with preserving their religion and gave little thought to art and culture. With the rise of Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Raj in Lahore and Delhi, there was a change in the landscape of art and culture in the Punjab; Hindus and Sikhs could build decorated shrines without the fear of destruction or looting.
The Sikh Confederacy was the catalyst for a uniquely Sikh form of expression, with Ranjit Singh commissioning forts, palaces, bungas (residential places) and colleges in a Sikh style. Sikh architecture is characterised by gilded fluted domes, cupolas, kiosks, stone lanterns, ornate balusters and square roofs. A pinnacle of Sikh style is Harmandir Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
Sikh culture is influenced by militaristic motifs (with the Khanda the most obvious), and most Sikh artifacts - except for the relics of the Gurus - have a military theme. This theme is evident in the Sikh festivals of Hola Mohalla and Vaisakhi, which feature marching and displays of valor.
Although the art and culture of the Sikh diaspora have merged with that of other Indo-immigrant groups into categories like "British Asian", "Indo-Canadian" and "Desi-Culture", a minor cultural phenomenon which can be described as "political Sikh" has arisen. The art of diaspora Sikhs like Amarjeet Kaur Nandhra and Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh (the "Singh Twins") is influenced by their Sikhism and current affairs in the Punjab.
Bhangra and Giddha are two forms of Punjabi folk dancing which have been adapted and pioneered by Sikhs. Punjabi Sikhs have championed these forms of expression worldwide, resulting in Sikh culture becoming linked to Bhangra (although "Bhangra is not a Sikh institution but a Punjabi one").
PAINTING
Sikh painting is a direct offshoot of the Kangra school of painting. In 1810, Ranjeet Singh (1780–1839) occupied Kangra Fort and appointed Sardar Desa Singh Majithia his governor of the Punjab hills. In 1813 the Sikh army occupied Guler State, and Raja Bhup Singh became a vassal of the Sikhs. With the Sikh kingdom of Lahore becoming the paramount power, some of the Pahari painters from Guler migrated to Lahore for the patronage of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and his Sardars.
The Sikh school adapted Kangra painting to Sikh needs and ideals. Its main subjects are the ten Sikh gurus and stories from Guru Nanak's Janamsakhis. The tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, left a deep impression on the followers of the new faith because of his courage and sacrifices. Hunting scenes and portraits are also common in Sikh painting.
WIKIPEDIA
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a monotheistic religion which originated during the 15th century in the Punjab region. The term "Sikh" has its origin in the Sanskrit words शिष्य (śiṣya; disciple, student) or शिक्ष (śikṣa; instruction). A Sikh is a disciple of a guru. According to Article I of the Sikh Rehat Maryada (the Sikh code of conduct), a Sikh is "any human being who faithfully believes in One Immortal Being; ten Gurus, from Guru Nanak to Guru Gobind Singh; Guru Granth Sahib; the teachings of the ten Gurus and the baptism bequeathed by the tenth Guru". "Sikh" properly refers to adherents of Sikhism as a religion, not an ethnic group. However, because Sikhs often share strong ethno-religious ties, many countries, such as the U.K., recognize Sikh as a designated ethnicity on their censuses. The American non-profit organization United Sikhs has fought to have Sikh included on the U.S. census as well, arguing that Sikhs "self-identify as an 'ethnic minority'" and believe "that they are more than just a religion".
Male Sikhs usually have "Singh" (Lion), and female Sikhs have "Kaur" (Princess) as their middle or last name. Sikhs who have undergone the khanḍe-kī-pahul (the Sikh initiation ceremony) may also be recognized by the five Ks: uncut hair (kesh); an iron or steel bracelet (kara); a kirpan (a sword tucked into a gatra strap); kachehra, a cotton undergarment, and kanga, a small wooden comb. Baptized male Sikhs must cover their hair with a turban, which is optional for baptized female Sikhs. The greater Punjab region is the historic homeland of the Sikhs, although significant communities exist around the world.
HISTORY
Sikh political history may be said to begin with the death of the fifth Sikh guru, Guru Arjan Dev, in 1606. Guru Nanak was a religious leader and social reformer in the 15th-century Punjab. Religious practices were formalized by Guru Gobind Singh on 30 March 1699. Singh baptized five people from a variety of social backgrounds, known as the Panj Piare (the five beloved ones) to form the Khalsa, or collective body of initiated Sikhs. Sikhism has generally had amicable relations with other religions, except for the period of Mughal rule in India (1556–1707). Several Sikh gurus were killed by the Mughals for opposing their persecution of minority religious communities including Sikhs. Sikhs subsequently militarized to oppose Mughal rule. The emergence of the Sikh Confederacy under Ranjit Singh was characterized by religious tolerance and pluralism, with Christians, Muslims and Hindus in positions of power. The confederacy is considered the zenith of political Sikhism, encompassing Kashmir, Ladakh and Peshawar. Hari Singh Nalwa, the commander-in-chief of the Sikh army in the North West Frontier, expanded the confederacy to the Khyber Pass. Its secular administration implemented military, economic and governmental reforms. The months leading up to the partition of India in 1947 were marked by conflict in the Punjab between Sikhs and Muslims. This caused the religious migration of Punjabi Sikhs and Hindus from West Punjab, mirroring a similar religious migration of Punjabi Muslims from East Punjab.
The 1960s saw growing animosity between Sikhs and Hindus in India, with the Sikhs demanding the creation of a Punjab state on a linguistic basis similar to other states in India. This was promised to Sikh leader Master Tara Singh by Jawaharlal Nehru, in return for Sikh political support during negotiations for Indian independence. Although the Sikhs obtained the Punjab, they lost Hindi-speaking areas to Himachal Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. Chandigarh was made a union territory and the capital of Haryana and Punjab on 1 November 1966.
Tensions arose again during the late 1970s, fueled by Sikh claims of discrimination and marginalisation by the Hindu-dominated Indian National Congress party and tactics adopted by the Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
According to Katherine Frank, Indira Gandhi's assumption of emergency powers in 1975 resulted in the weakening of the "legitimate and impartial machinery of government", and her increasing "paranoia" about opposing political groups led her to institute a "despotic policy of playing castes, religions and political groups against each other for political advantage". Sikh leader Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale articulated Sikh demands for justice, and this triggered violence in the Punjab. The prime minister's 1984 defeat of Bhindranwale led to an attack on the Golden Temple in Operation Blue Star and to her assassination by her Sikh bodyguards. Gandhi's assassination resulted in an explosion of violence against Sikh communities and the killing of thousands of Sikhs throughout India. Khushwant Singh described the riots as a Sikh pogrom; he "felt like a refugee in my country. In fact, I felt like a Jew in Nazi Germany". Since 1984, relations between Sikhs and Hindus have moved toward a rapprochement aided by economic prosperity. However, a 2002 claim by the Hindu right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) that "Sikhs are Hindus" disturbed Sikh sensibilities. The Khalistan movement campaigns for justice for the victims of the violence, and for the political and economic needs of the Punjab.
In 1996, United Nations Commission on Human Rights Freedom of Religion or Belief Special Rapporteur Abdelfattah Amor (Tunisia, 1993–2004) visited India to report on religious discrimination. The following year Amor concluded, "In India it appears that the situation of the Sikhs in the religious field is satisfactory, but that difficulties are arising in the political (foreign interference, terrorism, etc.), economic (in particular with regard to sharing of water supplies) and even occupational fields. Information received from nongovernment (sic) sources indicates that discrimination does exist in certain sectors of the public administration; examples include the decline in the number of Sikhs in the police force and the military, and the absence of Sikhs in personal bodyguard units since the murder of Indira Gandhi".
Although Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks of the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, they make up 1.87 percent of the Indian population.
During the 1999 Vaisakhi, Sikhs worldwide celebrated the 300th anniversary of the creation of the Khalsa. Canada Post honoured Sikh Canadians with a commemorative stamp in conjunction with the 300th anniversary of Vaisakhi. On April 9, 1999, Indian president K.R. Narayanan issued a stamp commemorating the 300th anniversary of the Khalsa.
DEFINITION
According to Guru Granth Sahib:
One who calls himself a Sikh of the Guru, the True Guru, shall rise in the early morning hours and meditate on the Lord's Name. Upon arising early in the morning, the Sikh is to bathe, and cleanse himself in the pool of nectar. Following the Instructions of the Guru, the Sikh is to chant the Name of the Lord, Har. All sins, misdeeds and negativity shall be erased. Then, at the rising of the sun, the Sikh is to sing Gurbani; whether sitting down or standing up, the Sikh is to meditate on the Lord's Name. One who meditates on my Lord, Har, with every breath and every morsel of food – that Gursikh becomes pleasing to the Guru's Mind. That person, unto whom my Lord and Master is kind and compassionate – upon that Gursikh, the Guru's Teachings are bestowed. Servant Nanak begs for the dust of the feet of that Gursikh, who himself chants the Naam, and inspires others to chant it.
Simran of the Lord's name is a recurring theme of Guru Granth Sahib, and Sukhmani Sahib were composed to allow a devotee to recite Nam throughout the day. Rising at Amrit Velā (before sunrise) is a common Sikh practice. Sikhism considers the spiritual and secular lives to be intertwined: "In the Sikh Weltanschauung ... the temporal world is part of the Infinite and partakes of its characteristics." According to Guru Nanak, living an "active, creative, and practical life" of "truthfulness, fidelity, self-control and purity" is superior to a purely contemplative life.
FIVE Ks
The five Ks (panj kakaar) are five articles of faith which all baptized Sikhs (Amritdhari Sikhs) are obliged to wear. The symbols represent the ideals of Sikhism: honesty, equality, fidelity, meditating on God and never bowing to tyranny. The five symbols are:
- Kesh: Uncut hair, usually tied and wrapped in a Dastar
- Kanga: A wooden comb, usually worn under a Dastar
- Katchera: Cotton undergarments, historically appropriate in battle due to increased mobility when compared to a dhoti. Worn by both sexes, the katchera is a symbol of chastity.
- Kara: An iron bracelet, a weapon and a symbol of eternity
- Kirpan: An iron dagger in different sizes. In the UK Sikhs can wear a small dagger, but in the Punjab they might wear a traditional curved sword from one to three feet in length.
MUSIC & INSTRUMENTS
The Sikhs have a number of musical instruments: the rebab, dilruba, taus, jori and sarinda. Playing the sarangi was encouraged in Guru Har Gobind. The rubab was first played by Bhai Mardana as he accompanied Guru Nanak on his journeys. The jori and sarinda were designed by Guru Arjan. The taus was made by Guru Hargobind, who supposedly heard a peacock singing and wanted to create an instrument mimicking its sounds (taus is the Persian word for peacock). The dilruba was made by Guru Gobind Singh at the request of his followers, who wanted a smaller instrument than the taus. After Japji Sahib, all of the shabda in the Guru Granth Sahib were composed as ragas. This type of singing is known as Gurmat Sangeet.
When they marched into battle, the Sikhs would play a Ranjit Nagara (victory drum) to boost morale. Nagaras (usually two to three feet in diameter, although some were up to five feet in diameter) are played with two sticks. The beat of the large drums, and the raising of the Nishan Sahib, meant that the singhs were on their way.
DISTRIBUTION
Numbering about 27 million worldwide, Sikhs make up 0.39 percent of the world population; approximately 83 percent live in India. About 76 percent of all Sikhs live in the north Indian State of Punjab, where they form a majority (about two-thirds) of the population. Substantial communities of Sikhs (more than 200,000) live in the Indian states or union territories of Haryana (more than 1.1 million), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh Assam and Jammu and Kashmir.
Sikh migration from British India began in earnest during the second half of the 19th century, when the British completed their annexation of the Punjab. The British Raj recruited Sikhs for the Indian Civil Service (particularly the British Indian Army), which led to Sikh migration throughout India and the British Empire. During the Raj, semiskilled Sikh artisans were transported from the Punjab to British East Africa to help build railroads. Sikhs emigrated from India and Pakistan after World War II, most going to the United Kingdom but many to North America. Some Sikhs who had settled in eastern Africa were expelled by Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in 1972. Economics is a major factor in Sikh migration, and significant communities exist in the United Kingdom, Canada, the United States, Malaysia, East Africa, Australia and Thailand.
Although the rate of Sikh migration from the Punjab has remained high, traditional patterns of Sikh migration favouring English-speaking countries (particularly the United Kingdom) have changed during the past decade due to stricter immigration laws. Moliner (2006) wrote that as a consequence of Sikh migration to the UK "becom[ing] virtually impossible since the late 1970s", migration patterns evolved to continental Europe. Italy is a rapidly growing destination for Sikh migration, with Reggio Emilia and Vicenza having significant Sikh population clusters. Italian Sikhs are generally involved in agriculture, agricultural processing, the manufacture of machine tools and horticulture.
Primarily for socio-economic reasons, Indian Sikhs have the lowest adjusted growth rate of any major religious group in India, at 16.9 percent per decade (estimated from 1991 to 2001). Johnson and Barrett (2004) estimate that the global Sikh population increases annually by 392,633 (1.7 percent per year, based on 2004 figures); this percentage includes births, deaths and conversions.
REPRESENTATION
Sikhs have been represented in Indian politics by former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh and the deputy chairman of the Indian Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia. Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal is also a Sikh. Past Sikh politicians in India include former president Giani Zail Singh, Sardar Swaran Singh (India's first foreign minister), Speaker of Parliament Gurdial Singh Dhillon and former Chief Minister of Punjab Pratap Singh Kairon.
Politicians from the Sikh diaspora include the first Asian American member of the United States Congress, Dalip Singh Saund, British MPs Piara Khabra, Parmjit Dhanda and Paul Uppal, the first couple to sit together in a Commonwealth parliament (Gurmant Grewal and Nina Grewal, who requested a Canadian government apology for the Komagata Maru incident), former Canadian Shadow Social Development Minister Ruby Dhalla, Canadian Minister of State for Sport Baljit Singh Gosal and Legislative Assembly of Ontario members Vic Dhillon and Jagmeet Singh. Ujjal Dosanjh was the New Democratic Party Premier of British Columbia from July 2004 to February 2005, and was later a Liberal frontbench MP in Ottawa. In Malaysia, two Sikhs were elected MPs in the 2008 general elections: Karpal Singh (Bukit Gelugor) and his son, Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong). Two Sikhs were elected assemblymen: Jagdeep Singh Deo (Datuk Keramat) and Keshvinder Singh (Malim Nawar).
Sikhs comprise 10 to 15 percent of all ranks in the Indian Army and 20 percent of its officers, while making up 1.87 percent of the Indian population. The Sikh Regiment is one of the most-decorated regiments in the army, with 73 Battle Honours, 14 Victoria Crosses, 21 first-class Indian Orders of Merit (equivalent to the Victoria Cross), 15 Theatre Honours, five COAS Unit Citations, two Param Vir Chakras, 14 Maha Vir Chakras, five Kirti Chakras, 67 Vir Chakras and 1,596 other awards. The highest-ranking general in the history of the Indian Air Force is a Punjabi Sikh, Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh. Plans by the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence for a Sikh infantry regiment were scrapped in June 2007.
Historically, most Indians have been farmers and 66 percent of the Indian population are engaged in agriculture. Indian Sikhs are employed in agriculture to a lesser extent; India's 2001 census found 39 percent of the working population of the Punjab employed in this sector. The success of the 1960s Green Revolution, in which India went from "famine to plenty, from humiliation to dignity", was based in the Punjab (which became known as "the breadbasket of India"). The Punjab is the wealthiest Indian state per capita, with the average Punjabi income three times the national average. The Green Revolution centred on Indian farmers adopting more intensive and mechanised agricultural methods, aided by the electrification of the Punjab, cooperative credit, consolidation of small holdings and the existing, British Raj-developed canal system. According to Swedish political scientist Ishtiaq Ahmad, a factor in the success of the Indian green revolution was the "Sikh cultivator, often the Jat, whose courage, perseverance, spirit of enterprise and muscle prowess proved crucial". However, not all aspects of the green revolution were beneficial. Indian physicist Vandana Shiva wrote that the green revolution made the "negative and destructive impacts of science [i.e. the green revolution] on nature and society" invisible, and was a catalyst for Punjabi Sikh and Hindu tensions despite a growth in material wealth.
Punjabi Sikhs are engaged in a number of professions which include science, engineering and medicine. Notable examples are nuclear scientist Piara Singh Gill (who worked on the Manhattan Project), fibre-optics pioneer Narinder Singh Kapany and physicist, science writer and broadcaster Simon Singh.
In business, the UK-based clothing retailers New Look and the Thai-based Jaspal were founded by Sikhs. India's largest pharmaceutical company, Ranbaxy Laboratories, is headed by Sikhs. UK Sikhs have the highest percentage of home ownership (82 percent) of any religious community. UK Sikhs are the second-wealthiest (after the Jewish community) religious group in the UK, with a median total household wealth of £229,000. In Singapore Kartar Singh Thakral expanded his family's trading business, Thakral Holdings, into total assets of almost $1.4 billion and is Singapore's 25th-richest person. Sikh Bob Singh Dhillon is the first Indo-Canadian billionaire. The Sikh diaspora has been most successful in North America, especially in California’s fertile Central Valley. American Sikh farmers such as Harbhajan Singh Samra and Didar Singh Bains dominate California agriculture, with Samra specialising in okra and Bains in peaches.
Sikh intellectuals, sportsmen and artists include writer Khushwant Singh, England cricketer Monty Panesar, former 400m runner Milkha Singh, Indian wrestler and actor Dara Singh, former Indian hockey team captains Ajitpal Singh and Balbir Singh Sr., former Indian cricket captain Bishen Singh Bedi, Harbhajan Singh (India's most successful off spin cricket bowler), Bollywood actress Neetu Singh, Sunny Leone, actors Parminder Nagra, Neha Dhupia, Gul Panag, Mona Singh, Namrata Singh Gujral, Archie Panjabi and director Gurinder Chadha.
Sikhs have migrated worldwide, with a variety of occupations. The Sikh Gurus preached ethnic and social harmony, and Sikhs comprise a number of ethnic groups. Those with over 1,000 members include the Ahluwalia, Arain, Arora, Bhatra, Bairagi, Bania, Basith, Bawaria, Bazigar, Bhabra, Chamar, Chhimba, Darzi, Dhobi, Gujar, Jatt, Jhinwar, Kahar, Kalal, Kamboj, Khatri, Kumhar, Labana, Lohar, Mahtam, Mazhabi, Megh, Mirasi, Mochi, Nai, Rajput, Ramgarhia, Saini, Sarera, Sikligar, Sunar, Sudh, Tarkhan and Zargar.
An order of Punjabi Sikhs, the Nihang or the Akalis, was formed during Ranjit Singh's time. Under their leader, Akali Phula Singh, they won many battles for the Sikh Confederacy during the early 19th century.
IN THE INDIAN & BRITISH ARMIES
Sikhs supported the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857. By the beginning of World War I, Sikhs in the British Indian Army totaled over 100,000 (20 percent of the force). Until 1945 fourteen Victoria Crosses were awarded to Sikhs, a per-capita regimental record. In 2002 the names of all Sikh VC and George Cross recipients were inscribed on the monument of the Memorial Gates on Constitution Hill, next to Buckingham Palace. Chanan Singh Dhillon was instrumental in campaigning for the memorial.
During World War I, Sikh battalions fought in Egypt, Palestine, Mesopotamia, Gallipoli and France. Six battalions of the Sikh Regiment were raised during World War II, serving in the Second Battle of El Alamein, the Burma and Italian campaigns and in Iraq and receiving 27 battle honours. Around the world, Sikhs are commemorated in Commonwealth cemeteries.
In the last two world wars 83,005 turban wearing Sikh soldiers were killed and 109,045 were wounded. They all died or were wounded for the freedom of Britain and the world, and during shell fire, with no other protection but the turban, the symbol of their faith.
—General Sir Frank Messervy
British people are highly indebted and obliged to Sikhs for a long time. I know that within this century we needed their help twice [in two world wars] and they did help us very well. As a result of their timely help, we are today able to live with honour, dignity, and independence. In the war, they fought and died for us, wearing the turbans.
—Sir Winston Churchill
IN THE WEST
During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sikhs began to emigrate to East Africa, the Far East, Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. In 1907 the Khalsa Diwan Society was established in Vancouver, and four years later the first gurdwara was established in London. In 1912 the first gurdwara in the United States was founded in Stockton, California.
Since Sikhs (like Middle Eastern men) wear turbans, some in Western countries have been mistaken for Muslim or Arabic men since the September 11 attacks and the Iraq War. Several days after the 9/11 attacks Sikh Balbir Singh Sodhi was murdered by Frank Roque, who thought Sodhi was connected with al-Qaeda. CNN suggested an increase in hate crimes against Sikh men in the United States and the UK after the 9/11 attacks.
Since Sikhism has never actively sought converts, the Sikhs have remained a relatively homogeneous ethnic group. The Kundalini Yoga-based activities of Harbhajan Singh Yogi in his 3HO (Happy, Healthy, Holy) organisation claim to have inspired a moderate growth in non-Indian adherents of Sikhism. In 1998 an estimated 7,800 3HO Sikhs, known colloquially as ‘gora’ (ਗੋਰਾ) or ‘white’ Sikhs, were mainly centred around Española, New Mexico and Los Angeles, California. Sikhs and the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund overturned a 1925 Oregon law banning the wearing of turbans by teachers and government officials.
In an attempt to foster Sikh leaders in the Western world, youth initiatives by a number of organisations have begun. The Sikh Youth Alliance of North America sponsors an annual Sikh Youth Symposium, a public-speaking and debate competition held in gurdwaras throughout the U.S. and Canada.
ART & CULTURE
Sikh art and culture are nearly synonymous with that of the Punjab, and Sikhs are easily recognised by their distinctive turban (Dastar). The Punjab has been called India’s melting pot, due to the confluence of invading cultures (Greek, Mughal and Persian) from the rivers from which the region gets its name. Sikh culture is therefore a synthesis of cultures. Sikhism has forged a unique architecture, which S. S. Bhatti described as "inspired by Guru Nanak’s creative mysticism" and "is a mute harbinger of holistic humanism based on pragmatic spirituality".
During the Mughal and Afghan persecution of the Sikhs during the 17th and 18th centuries, the latter were concerned with preserving their religion and gave little thought to art and culture. With the rise of Ranjit Singh and the Sikh Raj in Lahore and Delhi, there was a change in the landscape of art and culture in the Punjab; Hindus and Sikhs could build decorated shrines without the fear of destruction or looting.
The Sikh Confederacy was the catalyst for a uniquely Sikh form of expression, with Ranjit Singh commissioning forts, palaces, bungas (residential places) and colleges in a Sikh style. Sikh architecture is characterised by gilded fluted domes, cupolas, kiosks, stone lanterns, ornate balusters and square roofs. A pinnacle of Sikh style is Harmandir Sahib (also known as the Golden Temple) in Amritsar.
Sikh culture is influenced by militaristic motifs (with the Khanda the most obvious), and most Sikh artifacts - except for the relics of the Gurus - have a military theme. This theme is evident in the Sikh festivals of Hola Mohalla and Vaisakhi, which feature marching and displays of valor.
Although the art and culture of the Sikh diaspora have merged with that of other Indo-immigrant groups into categories like "British Asian", "Indo-Canadian" and "Desi-Culture", a minor cultural phenomenon which can be described as "political Sikh" has arisen. The art of diaspora Sikhs like Amarjeet Kaur Nandhra and Amrit and Rabindra Kaur Singh (the "Singh Twins") is influenced by their Sikhism and current affairs in the Punjab.
Bhangra and Giddha are two forms of Punjabi folk dancing which have been adapted and pioneered by Sikhs. Punjabi Sikhs have championed these forms of expression worldwide, resulting in Sikh culture becoming linked to Bhangra (although "Bhangra is not a Sikh institution but a Punjabi one").
PAINTING
Sikh painting is a direct offshoot of the Kangra school of painting. In 1810, Ranjeet Singh (1780–1839) occupied Kangra Fort and appointed Sardar Desa Singh Majithia his governor of the Punjab hills. In 1813 the Sikh army occupied Guler State, and Raja Bhup Singh became a vassal of the Sikhs. With the Sikh kingdom of Lahore becoming the paramount power, some of the Pahari painters from Guler migrated to Lahore for the patronage of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh and his Sardars.
The Sikh school adapted Kangra painting to Sikh needs and ideals. Its main subjects are the ten Sikh gurus and stories from Guru Nanak's Janamsakhis. The tenth Guru, Gobind Singh, left a deep impression on the followers of the new faith because of his courage and sacrifices. Hunting scenes and portraits are also common in Sikh painting.
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Sometimes she is in the subway when someone pops the question. Other times she is in a fast food lineup. Once she was watching a movie in a theatre when a man came up and whispered: “Why do you wear a turban?”
Mandeep Kaur Uppal quickly took him outside and explained that she is a Sikh and wearing a turban is a part of her religion.
“I’m never annoyed because I want people to know why I wear it and how important it is for me.”
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A quirky element of The Rigbys, home to Bradshaw Cricket Club, is the presence in the northeast corner of the ground of a couple of venerable stone dwellings, Rigby Cottages. Captured during the Greater Manchester League's 2021 Derek Kay Cup final, contested by Premier League leaders Prestwich and Premier League Two pacesetters Denton West. The former won by six wickets.
As many expected, Prestwich proved too strong for underdogs Denton West, whose total never looked like being big enough.
From 33-2, Akbar ur Rehman (77) and Aaqib Uppal (48) put on 113 for the third Denton West wicket. Both went in quick succession, however, as the second tier side were pegged back to 181-7. In at No 8, John Barnett (27) contributed useful runs down the order. Dan Pawson took 2-28, Shivan Chauhan 2-31 and Ryan Stanbury 2-32. Chauhan struck twice in one over, removing Rehman and Uppal, to derail Denton West's recovery.
Denton West's fielding was nowhere near as tight as Prestwich's had been. Crucially, catches were spilled at 55-0 (two fielders leaving a high ball to each other) and at 58-0 (a sharp chance put down at first slip). James Wharmby (53) and Martin Walters (50) capitalised to add 99 for the first Prestwich wicket. Wharmby's half-century required 43 balls. No 4 Chauhan's sparkling 72 not out, off 33 balls, steered Prestwich home in exciting style. His explosive innings featured 12 fours and two sixes. Pawson chipped in with 37. Liam Kilburn finished with 2-43.
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Denton West versus Prestwich
Greater Manchester Cricket League, Derek Kay Cup, final @ Bradshaw Cricket Club (45 overs, 1pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: £1 (four pages). Attendance: 375. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 219 off 45 overs (Akbar ur Rehman 77, Aaqib Uppal 48, Dan Pawson 2-28) lost by six wickets to Prestwich 225-4 off 31.2 overs (Shivan Chauhan 72 not out, James Wharmby 53, Martin Walters 50, Dan Pawson 37, Liam Kilburn 2-43).
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Viewed from the western terrace, the clubhouse and pavilion at The Rigbys, home to Bradshaw Cricket Club, members of the Greater Manchester League. Captured before one of the league's major annual events, the Derek Kay Cup final. Premier League leaders Prestwich beat by six wickets Denton West, pacesetters in the division below, Premier League Two. Derek Kay, after whom the knockout competition is named, was a Bradshaw club stalwart.
As many expected, Prestwich proved too strong for underdogs Denton West, whose total never looked like being big enough.
From 33-2, Akbar ur Rehman (77) and Aaqib Uppal (48) put on 113 for the third Denton West wicket. Both went in quick succession, however, as the second tier side were pegged back to 181-7. In at No 8, John Barnett (27) contributed useful runs down the order. Dan Pawson took 2-28, Shivan Chauhan 2-31 and Ryan Stanbury 2-32. Chauhan struck twice in one over, removing Rehman and Uppal, to derail Denton West's recovery.
Denton West's fielding was nowhere near as tight as Prestwich's had been. Crucially, catches were spilled at 55-0 (two fielders leaving a high ball to each other) and at 58-0 (a sharp chance put down at first slip). James Wharmby (53) and Martin Walters (50) capitalised to add 99 for the first Prestwich wicket. Wharmby's half-century required 43 balls. No 4 Chauhan's sparkling 72 not out, off 33 balls, steered Prestwich home in exciting style. His explosive innings featured 12 fours and two sixes. Pawson chipped in with 37. Liam Kilburn finished with 2-43.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Prestwich
Greater Manchester Cricket League, Derek Kay Cup, final @ Bradshaw Cricket Club (45 overs, 1pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: £1 (four pages). Attendance: 375. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 219 off 45 overs (Akbar ur Rehman 77, Aaqib Uppal 48, Dan Pawson 2-28) lost by six wickets to Prestwich 225-4 off 31.2 overs (Shivan Chauhan 72 not out, James Wharmby 53, Martin Walters 50, Dan Pawson 37, Liam Kilburn 2-43).
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INTERNATIONAL INTER DISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING SEMINAR
November 06, 2012
An International Inter Disciplinary Engineering Seminar was held in the double storied auditorium of Hajvery University (HU) Lahore. Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman Institute of Engineers Jeddah KSA (Electrical Engineering Discipline), Dr. Javed Yonas Uppal Chairman Institute of Engineering Pakistan Lahore Center (Civil Engineering Discipline), Mrs Fareeda Javed Local Advisor Pakistan Engineering Council (Mechanical Engineering Discipline) spoke on the subject “Design and Development” which was introduced by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering (HU) Dr. Naeem Akhtar Khan Afridi.
The auditorium was packed with engineering students of Hajvery University. The distinguished speakers rolled the pearls of wisdom based on their knowledge and disciplines of engineering. Key note speaker Dr. Abdul Aleem Khan Chairman IEP Jeddah KSA revealed that Pakistani Engineers are leading in building the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as expressed by Saudi Arabia Minister for communication and works. He as engineering manager of Bin Ladin Group of KSA explained the projects successfully completed. He revealed that IEP / Engineers Welfare Fund KSA has helped in employment of 3000 engineers and technicians from Pakistan in different companies of Saudi Arabia other than 300 scholarships to different public sector engineering universities to the brilliant and hardworking students on recommendations of respective Deans. He concluded his address with an open invitation for helping Hajverian Engineers on recommendation of their Dean for employment in Saudi Arabian multinational firms.
The question answer session was extremely thought provoking, brain storming and informative. Distinguished speakers emphasized that as engineers they should be job creators nor job seekers. They suggested different projects and ways and means for small medium entrepreneurship that any engineer can start and create job for himself and couple of others. Mrs. Fareeda Javed admired the infrastructure and training facilities of Hajvery University. She said HU has been genuinely granted accreditation of intake of two years and in future also HU will be accreditated due to the standard and speed with which engineering faculty in HU is progressing.
In the demonstration phase of the seminar, Dean of Faculty of Engineering Dr. Naeem screened five video films of failed and successful projects. These films were hailed with big applause by all the participants.
In the end HU shields were presented by Gen Muhammad Latif Director Administration of Hajvery University to the distinguished speakers of all the three disciplines. The function ended with a sumptuous lunch in the honor of international. dignitaries engineering.
Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
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Action from a surprisingly rural Windsor Park as hosts Denton West bat against Flowery Field during a crucial fourth-versus-second late season derby in Division One A of the Great Manchester League. Denton West moved up a place to third, four points behind leaders Moorside, after chalking up a 30-run victory. With three games remaining, Denton West trail second-placed Glodwick only on net run rate. The top two are promoted to the Premier Division, from which Denton West were relegated in 2018.
Professional Semila Seyibokwe wrecked Flowery Field's hopes of reaching their target. The South African pacer took 7-59 to reduce the Hyde-based visitors to 72-7. Ben Mason (39) and Kieran Lawton (20) put on 43 for the eighth wicket. Lawton, to a rather soft catch, was the last man out as Flowery Field fell short. Alex Dolly contributed 20. Earlier, Denton West, opting to bat, slipped to 11-2 as pacer Mike Finan (3-49) struck early blows. Ebrahim Ginwalla (43) and Aaqib Uppal (33) advanced the score to 92 before the third wicket tumbled. The hosts wobbled again, losing four wickets for the addition of just 15 runs, before a strong finish, with Ben Lowndes (19) prominent, enabled them to post a decent total. Mike Burns finished with 4-38 and South African professional Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20. Twins Jordan (Denton West) and Jamie (Flowery Field) Williams were on opposite sides. Jamie took a smart catch to dismiss his sibling for 10. Jordan is an England Disability international.
Cricket has been played at Windsor Park since 1880, when Reddish Cricket Club were formed. They merged in 1935 with Gorton Cricket Club (founded in 1848) to form Denton West Cricket Club. Gorton's ground was sold for redevelopment. Denton West's most famous product is former England and Lancashire pace bowler Brian Statham. As a teenager, Statham played for Denton West during the 1947 and 1948 seasons. Statham's widow later presented Denton West with one of her late husband's England caps.
Match statistics
Denton West versus Flowery Field
Greater Manchester League, Division One A (50 over match, 12.30pm start)
Admission: free. Programme: none. Attendance: 115. Denton West won the toss and elected to bat. Denton West 180 off 47.4 overs (Ebrahim Ginwalla 43, Aaqib Uppal 33, Mike Burns 4-38, Kurtlyn Mannikam 3-20, Mike Finan 3-49) 5pts beat by 30 runs Flowery Field 150 off 47.2 overs (Semila Seyibokwe 7-59, Ben Mason 30, Alex Dolly 20, Kieran Lawton 20) 0pts.
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