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Why Sikhs celebrate the festival of Baisakhi

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024

On the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated usually on April 13, Sikhs the world over will joyously wear yellow saffron colors, symbolizing spring harvest and the solar new year, when the Sun enters the constellation Aries.

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  • On the festival of Baisakhi, celebrated usually on April 13, Sikhs the world over will joyously wear yellow saffron colors, symbolizing spring harvest and the solar new year, when the Sun enters the constellation Aries.
  • The Sikh religion, with its line of 10 gurus, is traced back to the time of Guru Nanak, the first guru.
  • He encouraged his followers not to take the path of renunciation but to work hard and perform acts of charity.

The Khalsa ideal

  • The dramatic creation story of the Khalsa relates that the guru demanded sacrifice of life from his loyal followers who came to his abode in Anandpur in Punjab to celebrate Baisakhi and the beneficence of the harvest.
  • His five beloved disciples, known as the “Pañj Piāre,” were in the Sikh tradition the first initiates into the new order of the Khalsa, meaning the pure.
  • The guru is said to have pronounced that henceforth his Khalsa will be called lions, or “singh,” and they would maintain five symbols on their person that would set them apart from ordinary Sikhs and burnish their martial demeanor.

The need for the Khalsa

  • To understand the need for the Khalsa, it is important to step back into history.
  • The martial Khalsa was considered to be a political necessity during these times, which they perceived as being tyrannical.
  • The Khalsa also embodied self-discipline to inspire the guru’s Sikhs, the ordinary followers who did not become Khalsa.

An egalitarian stance

  • For the tenth guru, Gobind Singh, the Khalsa were the ideal for others to emulate.
  • His beloved five, who had been willing to sacrifice their lives for him, further demonstrated the importance of social equality.
  • Belonging to different caste groups, they represented the values of compassion, duty, firmness, honor and effort.

The Khalsa under colonialism

  • Customs such as early marriage and practices around widowhood that oppressed women, and caste discrimination that affected all, were reassessed.
  • For Sikh intellectuals, rejuvenating the egalitarian spirit of the Khalsa at this time seemed urgent.
  • Gender and caste inequities, they believed, could be combated by reviving Khalsa norms.


Anshu Malhotra does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Book Makes Argument That Giving to The Poor is a Biblical Mandate

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Monday, March 18, 2024

LONGVIEW, Texas, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Author Curtis Hinshaw, a self-described "crusty middle-aged conservative curmudgeon," describes how he changed his mind about giving to the poor and breaks down why it is a Biblical imperative that shouldn't depend on political persuasion or any other outlying reasons.

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  • "This book is not about giving a lot," said Hinshaw.
  • "On the contrary, it is about giving a little, consistently, over time, and dedicating those gifts to the poor and needy.
  • He adds that it's not about giving large amounts, but about giving little "crumbs, consistently over time."
  • "On the contrary, it is about giving a little, consistently, over time, and dedicating those gifts to the poor and needy.

Keap Founder Clate Mask Releases New Book: Conquer the Chaos: The Six Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

CHANDLER, Ariz., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keap, the leader in small business automation software, today announces that its founder and CEO, Clate Mask, is releasing a new book titled "Conquer the Chaos: The Six Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs" on March 6. The book serves as a roadmap to success for small business owners and empowers them to achieve growth, profit and freedom through automation. 

Key Points: 
  • CHANDLER, Ariz., March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Keap , the leader in small business automation software, today announces that its founder and CEO, Clate Mask, is releasing a new book titled " Conquer the Chaos: The Six Keys to Success for Entrepreneurs " on March 6.
  • The book serves as a roadmap to success for small business owners and empowers them to achieve growth, profit and freedom through automation.
  • "As an experienced entrepreneur, this is the book I wish I had 20+ years ago when I was starting Keap," said Clate Mask , co-founder and CEO of Keap.
  • "Conquer the Chaos" highlights six keys designed to empower entrepreneurs, along with inspiring anecdotes spotlighting the triumphs of small business owners.

The royals have historically been tight-lipped about their health – but that never stopped the gossip

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

This is an unexpected announcement: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the public.

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  • This is an unexpected announcement: it is unusual for the royal family to release details of medical conditions to the public.
  • For Queen Elizabeth II this attitude framed her response to public information about the royals, quipping “never complain, never explain”.
  • But the royals’ health has, occasionally, been the subject of official news, and, more commonly, the subject of gossip.

Henry VIII’s ‘soore legge’

  • Henry VIII’s (1491–1547) health was well-documented and discussed in state-papers and diplomatic dispatches of the day.
  • As Henry aged, his access to fine food led to an increase of weight.
  • Most of our knowledge today is gleaned from diplomatic reports sent by diplomats to their own leaders.
  • Read more:
    Henry VIII’s notes in prayer book written by his sixth wife reveal musings on faith, sin and his deteriorating health – new discovery

Queen Anne’s lupus

  • Queen Anne (1665-1714) had 17 pregnancies, 11 of which resulted in miscarriages or stillbirths, with the remainder all dying in childhood.
  • It is now believed Anne may have been afflicted with the autoimmune condition lupus.
  • For Anne’s contemporaries, the name of the illness perhaps mattered less than the real political issue it presented: who would become monarch after her?
  • With no heirs, there was real political fear her Catholic half-brother James Francis Edward Stuart (“The Old Pretender”) would claim the throne.

George III and mental illness


George III (1738–1820) famously suffered from bouts of mental illness, more recently been speculated to be caused by Porphyria, a hereditary blood disorder. Throughout his illness bulletins were issued by his doctors informing the public of his condition.

  • His repeated bouts of illness mean his health was a constant in the media of the time, with frequent, at times twice-daily, updates during episodes.
  • His illness called into question his ability to be monarch, a situation eventually resolved by the installing of his son, later George IV, as Prince Regent.

A family of haemophilia

  • This also came with a deadly legacy, haemophilia, given the moniker “the royal disease”.
  • Haemophilia is an inherited disorder which mostly affects males, where the blood does not clot properly.


While the royal family were careful to manage what information was publicly released about his illness, his status meant it garnered public attention. It was covered in medical journals of the time, and later in newspapers. As knowledge of the illness grew, both the public and members of the royal family were able to use it to guide decisions on marriages to limit its spread.

A new approach

  • Even her death certificate failed to reveal her cause of death, other than as old age.
  • After his recent prostate surgery, his office stated he wanted to inspire men to look after their prostates.
  • Now, the announcement of Charles’s cancer diagnosis signals a new approach by the royals.


The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Doctor Compiles Collection to Provide Insights into Events That Have Influenced Him

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Monday, January 8, 2024

MEDORA, N.D., Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Terry L. Dwelle is a pediatric infectious disease expert as well as a reverend. The walk of faith by this Christian physician has taken him from North Dakota to South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Key Points: 
  • The walk of faith by this Christian physician has taken him from North Dakota to South America, Africa, and Eastern Europe.
  • In his new book, Dwelle shares vignettes comprised of stories, poems, and adventures providing insights into events that have significantly influenced his character, faith, dreams, and life.
  • In his new book "Sojourn: of Faith, Dreams, Adventure, and Transitions," Dwelle shares vignettes comprised of stories, poems, and adventures providing insights into events that have significantly influenced his character, faith, dreams, and life.
  • "During our sojourn on earth, all of us are influenced by various experiences and events that make our lives unique," said Dwelle.

Global and China Intelligent Vehicle Multi-Domain Computing Industry Report 2023: In the Coming First Year of Cross-domain fusion, Major Suppliers will Quicken their Pace of Launching New Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

Multi-domain computing research: in the coming first year of cross-domain fusion, major suppliers will quicken their pace of launching new solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Multi-domain computing research: in the coming first year of cross-domain fusion, major suppliers will quicken their pace of launching new solutions.
  • As vehicle intelligence develops, electrical/electronic architecture begins to evolve from domain control centralized architecture to multi-domain fusion computing/central computing architecture.
  • Major Tier 1 suppliers step into the multi-domain computing field by virtue of their own strengths.
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    Key technologies of multi-domain computing, including multi-domain fusion computing SoC, multi-domain computing software OS, multi-domain computing Ethernet, multi-domain computing gateway, and zone controller, (development trends, actual cases, etc.

Global and China Intelligent Vehicle Multi-Domain Computing Industry Report 2023: Key Technical Support - Multi-domain Computing SoC, and Cross-domain Fusion Software Platform

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

DUBLIN, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Intelligent Vehicle Multi-Domain Computing Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Intelligent Vehicle Multi-Domain Computing Industry Report, 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • As vehicle intelligence develops, electrical/electronic architecture begins to evolve from domain control centralized architecture to multi-domain fusion computing/central computing architecture.
  • Key technical support for multi-domain computing: multi-domain computing SoC, and cross-domain fusion software platform.
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    Key technologies of multi-domain computing, including multi-domain fusion computing SoC, multi-domain computing software OS, multi-domain computing Ethernet, multi-domain computing gateway, and zone controller, (development trends, actual cases, etc.

One of 2024's Must Read Graphic Novels Is 'Infernar Quae Secum' by Author Bobby Johnson

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 13, 2023) - Author and illustrator Bobby Johnson continues to captivate readers with his debut graphic novel, Infernar Quae Secum .

Key Points: 
  • San Francisco, California--(Newsfile Corp. - December 13, 2023) - Author and illustrator Bobby Johnson continues to captivate readers with his debut graphic novel, Infernar Quae Secum .
  • In Infernar Quae Secum, God and Satan at last make a pact when five dangerous souls escape from Hell and disguise themselves as sinning members of the clergy.
  • With evocative drawings and a memorable story to match, Infernar Quae Secum is a standout addition to any collection.
  • Bobby Johnson is an author and artist with a lifelong passion for the creative arts.

CORRECTION: Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold:

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold: Valley of Mother of God Gin scores Master and Gold medals on global stage

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  • Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold: Valley of Mother of God Gin scores Master and Gold medals on global stage
    Foxglove Spirits Ltd. is pleased to announce, Valley of Mother of God Gin has been awarded two top honours this month at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters spirits blind-tasting competition.
  • The Maplewood Smoked Gin was awarded a Master Medal in the Ultra-Premium heat while their Canadian Dry Gin took home a coveted gold medal in the Super Premium category.
  • The brand was created by partners in life and business, Malcolm Roberts and Shelly Perry at their farm north of Toronto, and launched at the LCBO in April 2020.
  • Although we were founded in rural Ontario, from the beginning we envisioned Valley of Mother of God as a global luxury spirits brand."

Canadian spirits brand that launched during pandemic strikes gold:

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Toronto, ON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foxglove Spirits Ltd. is pleased to announce, Valley of Mother of God Gin has been awarded two top honours this month at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters spirits blind-tasting competition .

Key Points: 
  • Toronto, ON, Dec. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foxglove Spirits Ltd. is pleased to announce, Valley of Mother of God Gin has been awarded two top honours this month at The Spirits Business Global Gin Masters spirits blind-tasting competition .
  • The Maplewood Smoked Gin was awarded a Master Medal in the Ultra-Premium heat while their Canadian Dry Gin took home a coveted gold medal in the Super Premium category.
  • The prestigious competition took place in London, England, often seen as the gin capital of the world.
  • Although we were founded in rural Ontario, from the beginning we envisioned Valley of Mother of God as a global luxury spirits brand.”