NRI News
Indian American student wins 2014 Int’l Children’s Peace Prize
Thursday, 20/11/2014
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Washington: Indian-American student Neha Gupta has won the 2014 International Children’s Peace Prize Award for her exceptional work to raise money for underprivileged children around the world. Netherlands King Willem-Alexander, former archbishop and Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu and Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai presented Gupta with her award during a ceremony at The Hague, Netherlands Tuesday.
Modi presents trophy named after Sikh soldier to Australian PM
Wednesday, 19/11/2014
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CANBERRA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the Man Singh Trophy, a prized possession of Sikh Regiment battalions, to his Australian counterpart Tony Abbott at the War Memorial here on Tuesday to commemorate his visit.
Calgary Sikhs join Canadian soldiers in honouring fallen comrades
Wednesday, 19/11/2014
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CALGARY: Sikhs from across the city gathered with Canadian soldiers at a northeast temple on Sunday for a ceremony to honour Cpl Nathan Cirillo and warrant officer Patrice Vincent, who were killed on home soil last month.
Punjabis all the way in Canada civic polls
Tuesday, 18/11/2014
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VANCOUVER: Punjabis have made a significant impact in the British Columbia (BC) civic elections. At least two Punjabis have been elected mayors and many city councillors and school trustees during the November 15 municipal elections held across the province.
IN OZ, MODI TO PRESENT TROPHY NAMED AFTER SIKH SOLDIER
Tuesday, 18/11/2014
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NEW DELHI: In a special way to commemorate his visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present the Man Singh Trophy at the Australian War Memorial at Canberra on Tuesday. This gift is of immense historical significance, which was presented to the Officers’ Mess 14 (King George’s Own) Sikhs in 1919. All the Sikh Regiment battalions have a replica of this trophy in bronze.
‘Peach King’ Didar Bains honoured in California
Tuesday, 18/11/2014
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New York, November 17 : Didar Bains, a farmer known as the "Peach King of California", was honoured by California Governor Jerry Brown for his service to society, the media reported. Brown Sunday praised Bains and thousands of other immigrants from India who he said had enriched the US with their culture and work ethic, The Sacramento Bee reported.
Indian-origin Sikh honoured in California
Tuesday, 18/11/2014
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Los Angeles: A 74-year-old Indian-origin Sikh, known as the ‘peach king of California,’ has been honoured by the state’s governor who praised the commnuity’s contributions to the nation.
Calgary Sikhs’ remembrance ceremony today
Sunday, 16/11/2014
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VANCOUVER : Alberta’s top military unit is set to lead the Calgary Sikh community’s Remembrance Day ceremony on Sunday, marking the first time the 41 Canadian Brigade will officially join the local Sikh community for the day’s events.
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