ehda jawab ik kudi ne ditta si...

Australian Challa by Jassi

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gzhfc8GVETQ

News reports may not have made it clear. But (Late) Dilbagh Singh and Gulbagh Singh trace their ancestry to Bhai Mardana.  You can see their video here.

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US Airways Pilot Refuses to Fly Plane Unless Three Sikhs Get Off
Renowned Sikh Classical Religious Musicians Face Public Harassment and Discrimination

Sacramento, California, USA: In a disturbing incident reminiscent of widespread discrimination in 2001, three eminent Sikh classical religious musicians, Gulbag Singh, Davinder Singh, and Iqbal Singh were 'kicked off' a US Airways flight, and were told that the US Airways pilot for the plane was refusing to fly with them on board. UNITED SIKHS has written to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and US Airways, warning legal recourse against US Airways unless prompt action is taken to redress the incident.

The incident occurred on November 15th, after Gulbag, Davinder, and Iqbal Singh cleared Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security at Sacramento International Airport in Sacramento, California, and boarded US Airways flight no. 0493 to Phoenix, Arizona, where they were scheduled to transfer on a connecting flight to Salt Lake City, Utah.The three were sitting together in the rear of the plane, in their assigned seats. After having been on the plane for approximately ten minutes, they were approached by one of the ticket-reception desk workers and asked to exit the plane. While none of the three adequately comprehend or speak English, the group complied and exited the aircraft. When it became apparent that the group was unable to converse with US Airways representatives, a Panjabi interpreter was called to assist.

The Panjabi interpreter informed Iqbal Singh, on behalf of the US Airways representatives, that the US Airways pilot for the plane was refusing to fly if they were onboard the aircraft. When Iqbal Singh asked why, the US Airways representatives were unable to give a clear answer, and the interpreter went on to persuade the three not to raise any objection because it could lead to more problems. The group, having become concerned, fearful, and worried about what had happened, took the only option they were given, which was to stay the night in a hotel and depart on a Delta Airlines flight the following morning to Salt Lake City, Utah.

Commenting on the discriminatory and publicly humiliating treatment, Gulbag Singh commented, "I would like to ask the average American to think about how they would feel if they were cleared by security, were sitting on their plane, and then were asked to leave for no good reason. It is ridiculous that a person should be submitted to such second class treatment." (Translated from Panjabi)

In the formal complaint letter to US Airways, UNITED SIKHS stressed the severity of the racial profiling and discriminatory treatment, asked for an apology and compensation for the three Sikhs, and offered training for US Airways staff. "Sikhs will not stand to be discriminated against. There is no satisfactory justification for US Airways to treat people in this way. This is a clear violation of civil rights and they must take immediate actions to address this issue," stated Harpreet Singh, Legal Director, UNITED SIKHS.

In a separate incident on November 17, 2008 at Logan International airport in Boston Massachusetts, a Sikh man, Jaspal Singh, was sent to secondary screening where he was subjected to humiliating treatment when a Transportation Security Officer ( TSO) roughly searched his turban, almost untying it, after threatening him with arrest. UNITED SIKHS has written to and spoken with the TSA which is currently reviewing video footage of the incident.

Due to the high volume of passengers during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday season, you may face improper or discriminatory treatment while traveling. Contact UNITED SIKHS immediately to report your incident so that we can advocate the incident to the TSA and rectify improper screenings at airports.

You may read a previous press release on a discrimination case assisted by UNITED SIKHS at: http://www.unitedsikhs.org/PressReleases/PRSRLS-28-10-2008-00.htm

Issued By:
Jaspreet Singh
International Civil and Human Rights Advocacy
UNITED SIKHS
+1-646-315-3909
•Contact UNITED SIKHS immediately to report your incident, by clicking here or by telephone at 1-888-243-1690

menu sochdi c fathersday and mothersday hunda k asi apne dad and mom nu us din khushi dayie like edher de ppl us din apne mom dad nu khushi den care karan jo ke agge piche ghat hi karde ne

Off-topic: Par apne lokan nu koi din nahi chahida jess din nu oh pyar jata sakan.  Sade layi tan roz Mother's day te Father's day aa kiyonki asin ohna kol hi rehne aa (ja jehde door rehnde aa, oh harek hafte 2-3 vari phone karde aa).

Kudiyan ne ohdi ehni vadiya tareef keeti, oh maa da putt sangda sangaunda munh ni dikhaunda.

I don't know if anybody else is keeping track of the news.  But there has been a lot of terrorist attacks on Mumbai.  I just wish to bring this to all your attention.  It is very sad to see what is happening in the name of religion.



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Indian forces are clearing the last gunmen from two luxury hotels in Mumbai and a Jewish centre more than 30 hours after a series of devastating attacks in the city killed more than 130 people.

Keep up with events as they unfold here. All times are in GMT.

0555 Lt Gen N Thamburaj, head of the Indian army's Southern Command, tells reporters the Taj Mahal Palace hotel's new building has been cleared and handed over to police. He says there is believed to be one gunman holding out in the older, "heritage" part of the hotel, and that one or two hostages are still in there with him. Gen Thamburaj says the gunman is moving around on two floors, where he has cut off the electricity. A number of hotel rooms remain locked from the inside, possibly by guests who are hiding there.

0525 India's Times Now channel says the army has taken complete control of the Oberoi hotel releasing the last 30 hostages, most of them foreigners.

0500 Times Now channel reports that a US official is among those being held at the Oberoi hotel. The channel also says many of those trapped are without food and water.

0425 More guests are being evacuated from the Oberoi hotel, eyewitnesses quoted by Reuters news agency say.

0410 Deathtoll from attacks rises to 130, police quoted by AFP say.

0251 Commandos are tentatively moving down through the five-storey Jewish centre building, the BBC's David Loyn reports.
0249 A spokesman for the group whose members are believed to be in the Jewish centre said members around the world were praying for a safe outcome.

0231 Snipers are reportedly shooting from buildings opposite the Jewish centre.

0210 Indian television shows footage of commandos being lowered from a helicopter onto the roof of the Jewish centre. There are still an unknown number of hostages inside. Troops also move in at ground level.

0120 Indian commandos have cleared the Oberoi hotel, Indian TV reports.

0155 Indian commandos move to take Jewish centre where a number of hostages are being held.

ref: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7753639.stm

vadiya gal aa yaar.  Sat Sri Akal te Namaste da matlab bahut vadiya, jithey ke "Hello", "Hi" da matlab fikka pehjanda.

Sat Sri Akal = Truth is God

This is hilarious.

Link for people who cant see it: Punjabi Dhaba Menu

This is the famous King of the Death Matches.

[url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1FMZlIIDSQ

Terry Funk vs. Tiger Jeet Singh in the second round of the legendary Death Match Tournament.

"Kadey koi sher dekheya bina baalan de... bina muchh de... brrrrrrrruaaaaahhhh"
-- Grenade Singh

nice pictures.