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Strong day one turnout at #NaamRas18
NaamRas 2018 day one in progress – Photo: Asia Samachar Naam Ras Kirtan Darbar 2018, one of the larger Sikh programmes in the region, kicked off with a strong turnout today (22 Dec 2018). The four-day...
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Workers’ Party chief Pritam Singh man to watch in 2019
Singapore politician Pritam Singh man to watch in 2019, says Singapore newspaper Singapore opposition leader Pritam Singh has been named as one of the 19 movers and shakers in the coming year. English...
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Change of guards at Malacca gurdwara
Malacca gurdwara protem secretary Amarjit Singh (left) and president Tirath Singh An alternate team has taken over the running of the Malacca gurdwara, potentially diffusing a disagreement that has...
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Start by doing service locally, urges Khalsa Aid founder
Ravi Singh – Photo: Suki Singh / NaamRas 2018 By Asia Samachar Team | MALAYSIA, SINGAPORE | Keen to be part of Khalsa Aid or any such organisation? Start by doing seva (service) locally. Keen to go on...
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Gurwant Kaur (1941-2018), Batu Caves
PRAYERS: Akhand Path starting from 10am on 28 December 2018 up to 30 December 2018, concluding with Path da Phog on 30 December 2018 at 12noon at Gurdwara Sahib Selayang Baru | Malaysia Gurwant Kaur...
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Balle Balle Santa Singh on the way!
Balle Balle Santa Singh is on the way – Illustration by LittleSikhs / Manpreet Kaur With Christmas in the air, one Sikh portal shared an illustration of a Sikh santa clause. Meet Santa Singh!...
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Ambassador Suchitra meets Indians in Pattaya
Suchitra Durai (6th from right) and her husband former ambassador pose for a photo in front of the Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sikh Temple. With them are Thai Sikh Indian Community in Pattaya president Amrik...
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BEBAY JI of BASSIAN: The life of a role model Sikh mother
Harminder Kaur: Wife of Giani Harchand Singh Bassian – Photo: Supplied Harminder Kaur, the mother of a number of Malaysian-born stalwart Sikh activists, passed away on Christmas Day in Australia. She...
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Jasvant Singh (1949-2018), Taman Kinrara
SASKAAR / CREMATION: 12noon, 28 Dec 2018 (Friday), at Jalan Loke Yew Crematorium, Kuala Lumpur. Cortege will leave the family home at No.47, Jalan TK 4/ 8C, Taman Kinrara Seksyen 4, 47190 Selangor...
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Adelaide taxi driver attacked by passenger who refused to pay
Taxi driver Amrik Thandi was assaulted in Adelaide (9NEWS) By 9News | AUSTRALIA | A 65-year-old taxi driver has been left injured and unable to work after taking on a passenger who refused to pay his...
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Singapore welfare new communication initiative
By SIWEC | ANNOUNCEMENT | SINGAPORE | The Sikh Welfare Council (SIWEC) Singapore has launched a new communication initiative. This initiative enables our community members to be regularly updated on...
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Arvin determined to swim for Malaysia in the SEA Games – Report
By Lim Teik Huat | THE STAR | MALAYSIA | PETALING JAYA: One rarely comes across a swimmer of Sikh descent, but Arvin Shaun Singh is determined to go far in the sport. The 17-year-old, who is based in...
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Screening of two documentaries on Sikh legacy in Pakistan
| EVENT LISTING | MALAYSIA | ‘Peering Soul’ and ‘Peering Warrior’ are two documentaries produced by Amardeep Singh. He is the author/photographer of the two books on our lost heritage in Pakistan. The...
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Books and Journals as Gifts
By Harbans Lal | Seeking Wisdom | OPINION | Although every day is an occasion to exchange gifts, the new year is a unique opportunity to do so according to Western culture. While thinking of gifts, it...
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Sikhs celebrate 2019 with prayers, gatherings and food fiesta
EVENT LISTING | GREETING 2019 | Gurdwaras and Sikh organisations have planned programmes to greet the arrival of 2019, taking advantage of the public holiday. Here are some of the programmes advertised...
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Jit Singh Dhillon (1929-2018), Ampang
PRAYER: AKHAND PATH – 8.30am, 4 Jan 2019 to 6 Jan 2019 at Gurdwara Sahib Lembah Jaya Ampang, Selangor. PATH DA BHOG – 6 Jan 2019, 9am-12pm, kirtan darbar followed by path da bhog and anthim ardas |...
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Karma and Reincarnation
The superstructure of the Varna Ashrama Dharma/caste system is supported by karma and reincarnation (transmigration). In other words, both karma and reincarnation are part of the trilogy invented by...
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Jitho Kaur (1923-2018), Rawang
PATH DA BHOG: 5pm-7pm, 6 January 2019 (Sunday), at Gurdwara Sahib Rawang | Malaysia Jitho Kaur (1923-2018), Rawang Kalae Uthe Nanaka, Sedhe Uthe Jaey MATA JITHO KAUR A/P KESITHA SINGH We miss you every...
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End of a long life. Some reflections.
By Dya Singh | OPINION | End of a long life. Some reflections. Happy Festive season! Happy festive season to all readers of Asia Samachar. The editorial team had asked me to write a special note for...
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NZ gurdwara community garden grows food to share
Amar Singh, at 71 years of age, is a stalwart of the community garden at the Takanini Sikh temple. – Photo: CHRIS SKELTON / STUFF By Mei Leng Wong | NZ GARDENER | I was not prepared for the odd feeling...
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