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Sikhs around the world are celebrating the highest honour bestowed by the
Queen of Britain on a Sikh, as Judge Mota Singh, has been knighted
London-based Sikh, who is also a Queen's Counsel, has been knighted in
the Queen's New Year Honours List for "services to the Administration of
Justice, Community Relations and to the Voluntary Sector".
Sir Mota Singh said "I really feel little humbled. It is such a great
honour. It means recognition of the services rendered to the British
community at large," an elated Mota Singh, who is also a Queen's Counsel
His decision to wear a white turban in court, instead of a wig, came to
be seen as a sign of a multicultural Britain.

Indianapolis Mayor Visits Sikh Temple

ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION FOR INDIANAPOLIS MAYOR

Mayor Greg Ballard visits Sikh Temple in Indianapolis

Mandatory Curriculum Standard Adopted

Six Year Journey Culminates in Adoption of Mandatory Curriculum Standard

September 25, 2009 (Trenton, NJ) - The New Jersey State Board of Education (NJBOE) voted to adopt a statewide curriculum standard that includes Sikhism last week. The adoption also marks the first time the Coalition has worked with the community to persuade a state to adopt curriculum standards that include Sikhism.

The Sikh International Film Festival opened on Friday, September 18, at the Asia Society and Museum in NYC. Here are some nice pictures from the event.

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