Community & Sikh News – 2025SF

Honouring Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany on His 99th Birthday

sikhfou_sf2025 — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:03:22 +0000

On his 99th birthday, we celebrate Dr. Narinder Singh Kapany, pioneering scientist, humanitarian, and beloved community leader. Recognized as the Father of Fiber Optics, Dr. Kapany’s work revolutionized communication and medical technologies. But his legacy reaches far beyond science. It’s defined by his generosity, mentorship, and commitment to education and service.

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Preserving Legacy, Building Community: The Story of Manjeet Sibia

sikhfou_sf2025 — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 22:47:41 +0000

Title image from @councilmemberlisakaplan on Instagram Image from @manjeetk.sibia on Instagram Mrs. Manjeet Sibia’s journey from Punjab to California is one marked by resilience, care, and a deep commitment to Sikh history and community. A historian at heart and a community builder in practice, Mrs. Sibia has spent decades documenting Sikh stories and nurturing cultural pride across…

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In Memoriam: Dr. Jane Singh, UC Berkeley

sikhfou_sf2025 — Mon, 02 Sep 2024 06:53:00 +0000

Image Credit: https://aaads.berkeley.edu/jane-singh/ About Dr. Singh: https://aaads.berkeley.edu/jane-singh/ Dr. Singh’s foreword: Our Feet Walk the Sky The Sikh Foundation honors the life and legacy of Dr. Jane Singh, a remarkable scholar and lecturer in the Asian American and Asian Diaspora Studies program at UC Berkeley. Dr. Singh, who earned her Ph.D. in South and Southeast…

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Sikh Community Celebrates Landmark U.K. Election Results

sikhfou_sf2025 — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:16:00 +0000

Pictured: All 11 Sikh MPs together in Parliament House – Photo Credit: Preet Kaur Gill The recent U.K. elections have been a landmark event for the Sikh community. The re-election of the first turbaned Sikh Member of Parliament, S. Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, from the Slough Constituency marks a significant achievement. Representing the Labour Party, which has swept the polls, Dhesi has emerged as a…

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Honoring a Legacy

sikhfou_sf2025 — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 06:37:00 +0000

We are deeply honored to share that Dr. Narinder Kapany, the Father of Fiber Optics and our beloved founder, was posthumously awarded by UCSC for his monumental contributions to science and his unwavering support of the university. In a heartfelt ceremony, his children, Raj and Kiki Kapany, proudly accepted the award on his behalf. This recognition not only celebrates his pioneering work but…

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A Tapestry of Memory

sikhfou_sf2025 — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 09:13:00 +0000

The Sikh Foundation is proud to introduce A Tapestry of Memory, a platform dedicated to preserving the oral histories of Sikhs. Started by Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal ji, this website captures inspiring stories that weave the rich tapestry of our community’s past and present. Dr. Bhai Harbans Lal ji is a renowned scholar and leader in the Sikh community whose dedication to preserving Sikh heritage…

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Celebrating Sikh Heritage: PM Justin Trudeau at the Sikh Centennial Gala

sikhfou_sf2025 — Thu, 30 May 2024 06:27:00 +0000

Image Credit: Screen capture from CPAC Youtube Channel – click to view video in Youtube. On May 4, 2024, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau delivered a keynote address at the Sikh Foundation of Canada’s annual Gala held at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto. The event celebrated Sikh heritage and recognized significant contributions by the Sikh community to Canadian society. A highlight of the…

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New gifts launch projects and experiential learning in Sikh studies

sikhfou_sf2025 — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:38:00 +0000

By Ann Gibb Generous gifts to UC Santa Cruz from the 5Rivers Foundation and the Sikh Foundation will raise awareness and understanding of Sikhism through two distinct projects. Each project includes paid internships—benefiting students and strengthening the Humanities Division’s commitment to experiential education. Both gifts will also work to raise awareness about the Sikh religion and…

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