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Cleansing Hindus from Pakistan ‘The land of the ‘Pure’

February 11, 2012 by Editor 8 Comments

Cleansing Hindus from Pakistan ‘The land of the ‘Pure’

(CHAKRA) In his 1993 BBC television series Akbar S Ahmed, former ambassador from Pakistan to Britain and presently Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at the American University in Washington DC, stated that Jinnah had created Pakistan so that India’s Muslims could be “safe from Hindu reaction”. But he has remained largely silent on the […]

Can giving too much freedom of religion increase oppression and segregation?

April 13, 2010 by Editor 2 Comments

Can giving too much freedom of religion increase oppression and segregation?

When driving through the streets of Toronto in Canada you will notice the huge signs that read “WE SELL HALAL FOOD HERE” or “HALAL IS SERVED HERE” made by desperate small restaurant owners who wish to gain as many more customers as possible because across the street is another restaurant selling the same food—only they serve halal […]

Hindu and Sikh Temples Targeted in Pakistan

April 9, 2010 by Editor 12 Comments

Hindu and Sikh Temples Targeted in Pakistan

By Antony Thomas Thousands of Temples have been destroyed or converted into Mosques in Pakistan since partition Lahore, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – After numerous reports of Gurdwara land being snatched and sold by radical groups in Pakistan, a piece of land owned by a temple is now being seized unfairly by a fundamental organization—Jeay Sindh.  This […]

Investigation Demanded by Hindus and Sikhs in Kashmir for Chitisinghpura Massacre

April 1, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Investigation Demanded by Hindus and Sikhs in Kashmir for Chitisinghpura Massacre

By Jagmit Singh Relatives of the victims slaughtered in the Chitisinghpura Massacre cremate the bodies Srinagar, Kashmir (CHAKRA) – On Wednesday, a local group of Hindus and Sikhs in Kashmir took part in a peaceful protest to demand a new probe be made to investigate the Chitisinghpura massacre that took place on March 20, 2000.  Islamic based […]

Kidnapped Sikhs Forced to Cut their Hair and Embrace Islam

March 22, 2010 by Editor 3 Comments

Kidnapped Sikhs Forced to Cut their Hair and Embrace Islam

By Jagmit Singh The cutting of hair was a popular tactic used by Islamic invaders to destroy Sikh men’s morale Chandighar, Punjab (CHAKRA) – Two Sikhs kidnapped in Pakistan revealed that within their 42-day captivity they were forced to convert to Islam.  Immediately after being kidnapped, Gurbinder Singh and Sarjeet Singh were forced to drop […]

Hindu Cremation Ground Taken by Local Muslims in Kashmir

March 20, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Hindu Cremation Ground Taken by Local Muslims in Kashmir

By Arun Shanghvi A Religious Cremation site used by Sikhs and Hindus Srinagar, India (CHAKRA) — Upon arriving to his home, Rakesh, one of few pundits returning to a small village in Northern Kashmir did not expect things to be the same after sixteen years.  However, what he found was far worse than he had […]

A New Wave of Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs Fleeing to India

March 15, 2010 by Editor 2 Comments

A New Wave of Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs Fleeing to India

By Tan Ong Minorities are regularly persecuted in the Islamic State of Pakistan Jaisalmer, India (CHAKRA) – Pakistani Hindus are petrified after the recent chain of kidnappings of Sikhs and Hindus by the Pakistani-based Taliban group. Many Pakistani Hindus are now applying for visa’s to escape to India to flee the chaotic Islamic state of […]

Kidnapped Sikh Man Forced to Convert by Pakistani-Based Taliban

March 13, 2010 by Editor 1 Comment

Kidnapped Sikh Man Forced to Convert by Pakistani-Based Taliban

By Antony Thomas Taliban Fighters in Pakistan Toronto, Canada (CHAKRA) – Toronto-based Bishan Dass, is desperate for the release of his 32-year-old son, Robin Singh from the rein of Pakistani-based Taliban, who kidnapped him and are forcing him to convert to Islam. For a ransom of 10 million rupees, Robin Singh, an IT graduate from […]

Reza Aslan’s CNN ‘Believer’ Criticized for Falsely Portraying Hindu Culture and Systematic Hinduphobia

Reza Aslan’s CNN ‘Believer’ Criticized for Falsely Portraying Hindu Culture and Systematic Hinduphobia

Due to Hindus having a wide spectrum of views, diversity and strong beliefs in pluralism, it is not often that Hindus are unified in being deeply offended. … [Read More...]

American Study: Hindu-Originated Yoga Holds Promise in Improving PTSD and Depression

American Study: Hindu-Originated Yoga Holds Promise in Improving PTSD and Depression

According to a new study released by American-based UNC at Chapel Hill (University of North Carolina), Ancient Indian yoga holds potential promise for helping … [Read More...]

Sikh Teachings Consistent with British Values

Sikh Teachings Consistent with British Values

Leading a debate last week, the Archbishop of Canterbury put forward a motion in the Lords exploring, "shared values underpinning our national life and their … [Read More...]

Hindus Overwhelmingly Lead in University Education in US Due to Strong Culture in Education

Hindus Overwhelmingly Lead in University Education in US Due to Strong Culture in Education

Hindus have the largest share of those with a college degree in USA as compared to any other major religious group, per an analysis by Pew Research Center … [Read More...]

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