Nikki Haley’s Sikh heritage will help her protect minority religions
(RNS) Humanitarians around the world will be counting on Haley to champion voices of the unheard in her role as U.N. ambassador. Her heritage will give her strength.
Afghanistan's dwindling Sikh, Hindu communities flee abuses
(Reuters) Once a thriving minority, only a handful of Sikh and Hindu families remain in Afghanistan. Many have chosen to flee the country of their birth, blaming growing discrimination and intolerance.
Army will let Sikh officer keep turban, beard on active duty
(RNS) The Army concluded that to allow beards for medical reasons but ban them for religious reasons was discriminatory.
No 'discriminatory' tests for Sikh soldier, judge tells the Army
(RNS) The ruling called the tests "discriminatory" and likely to discourage soldiers from seeking religious accommodations.
Sikh actor demands Mexican airline change staff behavior
(RNS) Waris Ahluwalia was boarding a flight to New York City when he was told to publicly remove his turban for a security screening -- even though he had not triggered a metal detector.
Anti-Muslim rhetoric puts Sikhs on edge too
(RNS) Mistaken for Muslims, Sikh Americans are often the victims of Islamophobic speech and violence.
US Army should let Sikhs serve, turban and all (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) In the U.S., being forced to choose between one’s faith and service to our country is a choice that no American should have to make.
Overlapping holidays of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas let Hindus and Sikhs learn about each other
(RNS) More than a billion people around the globe -- nearly a fifth of the world’s population -- are preparing to celebrate the festivals of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas.
How Pope Francis made me better appreciate my Sikh faith (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) Pope Francis embodies the Sikh concept of servant-leadership, which suggests that the best leaders are those who are constantly looking to serve those around them.
At 9/11 site, pope prays with Muslims, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists and Hindus
NEW YORK (RNS) Pope Francis asked God to "look on us, people of all faiths and religious traditions, who gather today on this hallowed ground, the scene of unspeakable violence and pain."
Court upholds Sikh's right to facial hair, turban in ROTC
(RNS) A federal judge has ruled a Sikh college student must be allowed to join a college Army group and keep his long hair, turban and beard -- part of his "religious uniform."
Most Americans are clueless about Sikhs
WASHINGTON (RNS) The survey found that 11 percent of Americans said they were close friends with a Sikh person; 31 percent said they had never interacted with a Sikh.
Atheism and social justice: Sikivu Hutchinson on the first People of Color Beyond Faith conference
"Despite frequent tokenistic calls for 'diversity' within the 'movement,' there are virtually no people of color in executive management positions in any of the major secular, atheist, or Humanist organizations." Author and activist Sikivu Hutchinson tells RNS how a new conference is working to change that.
Ontario Sikhs 'deeply disappointed' with new helmet law
TORONTO (RNS) The open road is now closed for devout Sikh men who can't fit a turban under a motorcycle helmet.
Photo Slideshow: Sikhs from four continents flock to Pakistan for Vaisakhi festival
HASSAN ABDAL, Pakistan (RNS) Sikhs from all over the world assemble at Gurdwara Panja Sahib each year for a religious ritual on the eve of Vaisakhi (sometimes known as Baisakhi), a centuries-old festival that also marks the spring harvest.