Though social and caste differences persisted among the Sikhs, the gurus actively worked to address them. The life of the first guru, Nanak, is relayed in hagiographies called “Janam-sakhi.” ...

"The Aam Aadmi Party will not only safeguard Ambedkar's statues but also uphold and protect his ideas and ideals," she said. She accused Pannun, leader of the banned group Sikhs for Justice ...

(RNS) — When India and Canada expelled each other’s diplomats in the past few days, the exchange escalated a tussle over a rash of attacks on Sikhs living ... U.S. have seen statues toppled ...

Turbans, typically worn by the upper class, should be worn by the lower classes as well, the gurus taught, to symbolize that equality. But it is more than a political symbol. Like Orthodox Jews who ...

Sikhs are disciples of Guru Nanak and the nine gurus — prophets who founded the religion almost 300 years ago. The way that the tradition evolved is that each guru selected a successor guru.

A brief look at the life of Guru Gobind Singh, the last of the ten Sikh Gurus. Guru Gobind Singh was ... Today the Khalsa comprises all practising Sikhs. Guru Gobind Singh succeeded his father ...

(The Conversation) — The spirit of Baisakhi for Sikhs is reminiscent of the ideals of their gurus, who encouraged them to work toward building a just society. (The Conversation) — On the ...