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European Woman Writes an Open Letter to Islamist Cleric Dr. Zakir Naik About Spirituality

July 24, 2016 by Editor

European Woman Writes an Open Letter to Islamist Cleric Dr. Zakir Naik About Spirituality

Hindus generally don’t criticise other religions in spite of the fact that Christianity and Islam not only criticise, but demean Hinduism badly. Zakir Naik is only one example. Do Hindus know what is preached in the innumerable churches and mosques across India? I know for sure that Hindu gods are called devils by Christian missionaries. […]

At least 25 Hindu Girls Abducted Every Month in the Islamic State of Pakistan

April 1, 2010 by Editor

At least 25 Hindu Girls Abducted Every Month in the Islamic State of Pakistan

By Antony Thomas Karachi, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – An activist and council member of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Amarnath Motumal, stated that at least 20 to 25 girls are abducted and converted to Islam against their will every single month. Hindus are targetted due to many local muslims seeing them as kafirs(non muslims) and […]

Some Sri Lankan Buddhists Not Amused with Akon’s Music Video

March 30, 2010 by Editor

Some Sri Lankan Buddhists Not Amused with Akon’s Music Video

By Linda Brock Akon is a popular Hip Hop Artist Colombo, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – Buddhist Monks and 12 000 other people took offence to Akon’s music video, which has led to a decision by the Sri Lankan government to decline a visa to Akon for a visit to Sri Lanka.  A facebook group was […]

Police Protect Girls Pressured and Forced to Convert to Islam

March 29, 2010 by Editor

Police Protect Girls Pressured and Forced to Convert to Islam

By Antony Thomas There have been incidents where Hindu and Sikh women have been targets of sexual assault due to their Religion London, UK (CHAKRA) – Susceptible teenage girls who are forced to convert to Islam by Muslim men are being protected by police.  The men with extreme Islamic views are being targeted by police says […]

Afghan Sikhs Under Threat : A Brief History

February 26, 2010 by Editor

Afghan Sikhs Under Threat : A Brief History

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 […]

Hindu Man Kidnapped in Pakistan: Request for Ransom of 10 Million Rs

February 24, 2010 by Editor

Hindu Man Kidnapped in Pakistan: Request for Ransom of 10 Million Rs

By Antony Thomas There have been thousands of kidnappings and murders of Hindus by Islamic extremists since 1947 Peshawar, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – Days after the abduction and beheading of two Sikh men in the lawless tribal area of Pakistan, bordering Afghanistan, a Hindu man has now reportedly been kidnapped for a ransom of ten million […]

Idols Destroyed In Attack on Hindu Temple in Bangladesh

February 17, 2010 by Editor

Idols Destroyed In Attack on Hindu Temple in Bangladesh

  Dhaka, Bangladesh (CHAKRA) – Assailants from a local mosque destroyed six idols in Bangladesh’s Narayanganj District in addition to vandalizing the ancient Hindu temple. The Sonargaon temple was attacked by a group of 30-35 men from a Muslim group, breaking six idols.  This information was given by the local police chief, Md Yunus Ali. […]

Open letter to Bollywood Star Mr. Shahrukh Khan

February 15, 2010 by Editor

Open letter to Bollywood Star Mr. Shahrukh Khan

Submitted by Arindam Bandyopadhyay Bollywood Actor Sharukh Khan Your name is a household phenomenon in Indian and even beyond her borders. Your fame has put you in the Newsweek “most powerful people list” recently. However, as you may recall from your recent experience in New Jersey Airport, real life is a little different – it does […]

Music is an Expression of Faith and Culture for Young Caribbean Hindus

Music is an Expression of Faith and Culture for Young Caribbean Hindus

Hinduism Under Assault: Appropriation and a New Model for Religious Conversion

Hinduism Under Assault: Appropriation and a New Model for Religious Conversion

Bhagwan Shiva’s 7 Indicators of Yoga Siddhi

Bhagwan Shiva’s 7 Indicators of Yoga Siddhi

A few things made Diwali celebrations in 2017 a bit more special. Happy Diwali

A few things made Diwali celebrations in 2017 a bit more special. Happy Diwali

American Hindus Condemn Large Mass Graves of Hindu Bodies in Myanmar

American Hindus Condemn Large Mass Graves of Hindu Bodies in Myanmar

University of Toronto to Host Controversial Speaker Accused of Bigotry Against Hindus and Sikhs

University of Toronto to Host Controversial Speaker Accused of Bigotry Against Hindus and Sikhs

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