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Sikh

[seek, sik] / sik, sɪk /
NOUN
adherent of Sikhism
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The Akal Takht says the law does not limit itself to criminalising acts of sacrilege but also encroaches on matters that should be decided by Sikh religious institutions.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

It was originally titled, external Ghallughara, a Punjabi term associated with some of the darkest episodes in Sikh history.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

A recent attempt by the government in India's northern state of Punjab to introduce a tougher law punishing sacrilege against the Sikh holy scripture, the Guru Granth Sahib, has triggered a controversy.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Since Modi came to power numerous Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh places of worship have undergone extensive renovation, as have holy sites such as Varanasi, Sarnath and Bodh Gaya.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Now I look at him and think Sikh.

From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani

Many Sikhs fled the violence to the U.S. and Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

He added that the Sikh community had been "pushed under a bus" and they are calling for a "judge-led public enquiry", which he believes will help to contain some of the anger directed at Sikhs.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Singh said misinformation about the murder weapon had been "highly damaging" to Sikhs.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

The Sikh Federation has said the larger blade carried by Digwa was not a kirpan, one of the articles of faith carried by Sikhs.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

There were Sikhs from the Punjab who never cut their hair but tucked it all up under their turbans.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan




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