By Jagmit Singh Kabul, Afghanistan (CHAKRA) – The recent beheading of Sikhs by the Taliban in Peshawar, bordering Afghanistan, has reminded the community of the hardships they face on both side of the Pakistan, Afghanistan border today.  Two Sikhs men were reportedly beheaded by the Taliban in the FATA region of Pakistan, with their heads […]

By Jagmit Singh Beheading is a form of execution used by many Radical Islamic groups Peshawar, Pakistan – Two Sikhs heads were sent to a gurdwara after Taliban members reportedly beheaded them in a lawless tribal area of Pakistan which borders Afghanistan. On January 19, businessmen Jaspal Singh and Mahan Singh from Tira Valley in […]

By Karishma Patel President Obama is Praised by many Sikhs and Hindus around the World Washington D.C. (CHAKRA) – On February 4th, President Obama acknowledged the contributions of Hindus and Sikhs in the US along with other faiths, underlining the compassion and civility of Americans.  During a National Prayer Meeting Obama discussed the compassion and […]

By Karishma Patel Guelph, Ontario (CHAKRA) – A southside domed Sikh temple has caused a hostile receptiveness by residents of a rapidly growing upscale residential neighbourhood.  A public planning meeting is where the temple plans were discussed among city staff. “It’s a huge change for all of us. I’m against that building — period,” Monica […]

By Jagmit Singh Thousands of Sikhs have fled Afghanistan as refugees Kabul, Afghanistan (CHAKRA) – In a society where many women still breathe under full covering veils and live surrounded by patriarchy, Dr. Anarkali Kaur Honaryar fight’s for women’s rights. “It is difficult for a woman to be a pilot in Afghanistan. My father said […]

By Sukhdharshan Rohtas Haiti Earthquake Relief Surrey, British Columbia (CHAKRA) – Ramandeep Singh Khaira, has experienced a few sleepless nights, after being selected as a relief volunteer for Haiti. Mr. Khaira, a 29-year-old sales and marketing employee from Surrey B.C., has been selected to be a part of team Kitsilano—a group of 5 Sikh volunteers selected […]

A Typical Sikh Knife London, UK (CHAKRA) – Sikhs should be allowed to wear their ceremonial daggers to school—this has been brought into the courts by the first Asian Judge in Britain. After numerous cases of Sikhs being banned from wearing their ceremonial daggers, known as kirpans, to school, Sir Mota Singh, QC, has commented regarding […]