Best Day Ever

Great highlights of Harjot Singh's trip to Punjab.

KP Singh Part of Super Bowl XLVI Faces Project

A video featuring KP Singh as one of the 46 faces representing the people, cultures, and spirit of Indianapolis, was recently produced as a part of the Super Bowl XLVI Faces Project. Being selected for this honor was a pleasant surprise. The video is produced and distributed by the Indianapolis 2012-Super Bowl Host Committee to introduce Indianapolis to sports fans and others in America and around the world about the richness and vibrancy that is Indianapolis today.

Born in India, KP Singh is a proud and passionate resident of Indianapolis, his home for the past 44 years. KP is a familiar presence at cultural, community, and interfaith events and lends his time and energy to many civic, educational, and humanitarian initiatives. One of Indiana's leading artists, KP is a published author, public speaker, and engaged citizen of Indianapolis.

The Kindness Boomerang

Kinda corny but makes you wonder how for one random act of kindness can really travel.

Watch as the camera tracks an act of kindness as its passed from one individual to the next and manages to boomerang back to the person who set it into motion.

Stand with us in spreading the love and repost our video on your wall! Together we can make a difference!

Google's Year In Review

Amazing how much has happened in one year. It seems like the pace of change is increasing at an increasing rate. Can only imagine what's in store for 2011.

SFU Bhangra Flash Mob!

Kolaveri ft Pinky Mogewali (Punjabi Version)

This song has been stuck in my head for three days now. Total ear virus.



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Here's the original song:



Here's the Tigerstyle remix:



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Why This Kolaveri Di (Party Mix) by Bups Saggu & Jati Cheed:



Why This Kolaveri Di (Punjabi-Fied) - Desi Touch ft. JSL Singh:

Singh in Spain

What a chardi-kala infused Sikh in Spain. I love Gagandeep Singh's turban colours.

Article of Faith

From the producer:

I was living four blocks away from the Twin Towers on 9/11/01. That day was devastating; not one of us who witnessed the destruction will ever be the same. And yet, it has been heartbreaking to see our suffering in NYC used as an excuse to violently target Muslims and Arabs, as well as people perceived to be Muslim, such as Sikhs and South Asians.

This violence has not only been targeted at people abroad, but also on hundreds of thousands of American adults and young people. Sikh-Americans have been among the most vulnerable in this post 9/11 era, because of their turbans -- a religiously mandated article of faith. In fact, Sikhism is the only religion that mandates its followers to wear a turban. There have been numerous deadly hate crimes against Sikh Americans since 9/11, and many Sikh Americans since 9-11, and many Sikh youth experience daily harassment.

Much of this fear and hatred has been fueled by mainstream media representation. When I met Sonny, I felt that his story demanded to be told. As a media-maker, I had an opportunity to create a counter-narrative. I was moved by his willingness to share difficult stories about how racism, xenophobia, and islamophobia impact him in a very daily and intimate ways. But more importantly, I was inspired by how he had turned this hardship into a motivation to fight for social justice for all people. It was an honor to be able to document Sonny and his communities. I was welcomed with incredible warmth, and inspired by the Sikh traditions seeing the divine in all people, and fighting for equality.

ARTICLE OF FAITH is part of a larger documentary project entitled with WINGS and ROOTS currently in production. The 90-minute film and interactive website comparatively explore the immigration debate in the USA and Germany, through the stories of children of immigrants who are actively pushing against their societies and communities limited definitions of belongings. Set in Berlin and New York, two cities emblematic of immigration to Europe and the USA, Sonny is one of the protagonists. His story will be expanded in his feature-length film.

Tackling Caste Head On

For a faith that has in many ways been based on the irrelevance of caste, Sikhs spend a lot of time obsessing over it. The latest trend in caste oneupsmanship is to pour over our history and start splitting the great Sikh personalities by caste. I guess that way I can have my heroes and you can have your heroes. The sheer lunacy and stupidity of these and other caste-based arguments are blown wide open in this great new video. Again, I'm increasingly impressed with what Sikh youth in Punjab are doing with cheap accessible digital video technology and their own sheer creativity.

Guru Nanak's Life Story

A mini-documentary narrated in English, using Guru Nanak's own Gurbani and contemporary paintings to showcase Guru Nanak's life story. A good effort by the Sikh Help Line, a great initiative from the UK.

This video shows the highlights of Sri Guru Nanak Dev Jis life from avtar (birth) to joti jot , showing his childhood and love for Waheguru at a young age, his education, family life, companions and praising of the Supreme Lord through meditation and singing of shabads. The troubles Guru Nanak Dev Ji faced are narrated and how he spread the word of Sikhi and way of life on his many travels across mountains and seas.

Gurmat Sangeet Legend Prof Kartar Singh Ji

A short documentary on Gurmat Sangeet Legend Prof Kartar Singh Ji.

Toronto Tempo

A great video showcasing Toronto. Really shows the beauty of the city.

Toronto Tempo from Ryan Emond on Vimeo.

Register Now for 2012 Toronto Sikh Retreat!

2012 Toronto Sikh Retreat
Thursday January 5th to Sunday January 8th, 2012
Circle Square Ranch, Brantford, Ontario.

The Toronto Sikh Retreat is a youth led effort to gather young Sikhs and create a sangat of Guru-inspired individuals. Join us for a weekend of educational workshops, divans, and fun activities to connect yourself with the Sikhi spirit and others on the same path.

Our vision is to create an inclusive community of Guru-centred, enlightened, connected and motivated Sikh youth. Our mission is to connect with the essence of who we are as Sikhs, individually and collectively, by organizing events that enhance our spiritual and social awareness. We endeavour to work with a sense of humility, grace, compassion, inclusiveness, and fun.