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FEATURE ARTICLE

Believe in Yourself, Ottawa Sikhs Told
March 9, 2003: The Hindu

OTHER TOP STORIES
Campus Anti-War Strike Reflects Student Empowerment
by Valerie Kaur
March 12, 2003: The Stanford Daily
Gurdwaras, Temples in Afghanistan Tell Tales of Savagery
March 11, 2003: India Express
Comedy Film Strikes Sour Note with Sikhs
March 14, 2003: New California Media
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Protest Ends in Violence at SGPC
Sikh Women Stand for their Rights
New York Sikhs Give Blood
A SMART Recant

Indian SC Will Not Hear Davinderpal Singh Case Again
March 14, 2003
The Supreme Court of India has decided not to admit the curative petition filed by Ram Jethmalani for a larger bench hearing of Davinderpal Singh case. The petition would essentially have allowed a five member Supreme Court panel to retry the case.
Turban Case Debated on MSNBC Talk Show
March 10, 2003
Amardeep Sigh debates the founder and leader of the Guardian Angels, Curtis Sliva.

Women's Seva Rights to be Decided in May
March 11, 2003
The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) will decide by May 15, 2003 on how to implement Sikh women’s right to do seva at Harmandir Sahib.
California Sikhs Recognize Bustamante
February 28, 2003
Lt. Governor to provide Historic Building status to Stockton Gurudwara.

OP-ED
Woman: "The Other Half, The Doorway to Moksha"
Gurtej Singh, Professor of Sikhism
March 6, 2003
It was precisely the molestation of women worshippers which provided the final impetus for reforms in the Gurdwaras.

Sikh Women's Rights Movement Gains Support
March 6, 2003
Sikh organizations and thousands of individuals sign petitions for gender equality.

Seva Denied by Sikh Women
March 6, 2003
Two women sevadaars forcefully pushed Sikh women visitors out of the queue awaiting the palki procession.

OPINION
For War
Pritam Sngh (USA)
Has this Anti-War demonstration been sanctioned by the Sikh Panth, the Council of Khalistan, The Sikh Secretariat, the SGPC or the Akal Takhat? Or is this some group of rag tag individuals who have to get a life.

LETTER
UK Gurdwaras Welcome Disabled
 Harjinder Singh (UK)
The Singh Sabha Gurdwaras in Southall and Hounslow both agree that handicapped members of the sangat should be able to pay their respect to Sri Guru Granth Sahib, and follow the proceedings in the divan hall.

PREVIOUS OPINIONS
• The Disabled Deserve Better
• Priorities
note: Views expressed in opinions and letters are not necessarily those of TSS.

WASHINGTON
FBI Warns of Increase in Hate Crimes
March 12, 2003: VOA News
Sikh American's Life Turned Around After False Arrest
February 26, 2003: Newsindpress

INDIA
Heritage Status for Golden Temple Opposed
March 15, 2003: The Tribune
Decks Cleared for Nanakshai Calendar
March 12, 2003: The Trubune
SGJC Restrains SGPC from Appointing Jathedaar to Keshgarh Takht
March 11, 2003: Zee News
An Unequal Rite
March 10, 2003: The Week
Need to Ensure Correct History
March 7, 2003: The Tribune
Summon Sarna at Takht: Bitta
March 7, 2003: The Tribune
Sikh Gurdwara Panel Moved
March 7, 2003: The Tribune
Badungar Must Quit: Jathedar
March 7, 2003: The Tribune
India's Craving for Boy Babies Leads to Bride Shortage
March 7, 2003: The Daily Telegraph

NATION
Meetings Promote Unity
March 15, 2003: Oregon Daily Emerald
Comedy Film Strikes Sour Note with Sikhs
March 14, 2003: New California Media
Ministering to a Growing City
March 13, 2003: Fresno Neighbors
Asian Art Collection Moving to Heart of San Fransisco
March 12: San Hose Mercury News
On, Off Duty, He Stands Up to Bias
March 10, 2003: Newsday
Shouldering a Language Burden
March 9, 2003: Philadelphia Inquirer

WORLD
Labour MPs Condemn "Hypocritical" Iraq Policy
March 14, 2003: This is Local London
City Sikhs Mum on BC Case
March 14, 2003: Edmonton Sun
New Society Celebrates Women's Day
March 12, 2003: Huddersfield Daily Examiner
Gurdwaras, Temples in Afghanistan Tell Tales of Savagery
March 11, 2003: India Express
RCMP Entered Rhyat Home, lawyer says
March 10, 2003: The Globe and Mail
Mumbaikar Privy to Canada Spy Agency
March 10, 2003: Mid-Day Mumbai