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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 […]

Attack in Thailand Kills 6 Buddhist Villagers and Injures 10

April 5, 2010 by Editor 1 Comment

Attack in Thailand Kills 6 Buddhist Villagers and Injures 10

By Tan Ong A Buddhist villager in southern Thailand was found slaughtered by suspected Islamic militants Narathiwat, Thailand (CHAKRA) – In Thailand’s South, six people were shot dead and ten police officers were wounded by a roadside bombs during the latest attack by militants.  Most of the people attacked during this outbreak were in serious condition […]

Hindus in Pakistan – A People Without a Voice

April 4, 2010 by Editor 65 Comments

Hindus in Pakistan – A People Without a Voice

By Jai Rustgi Lahore, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – Not only are Pakistani Hindus a people without a voice but also a people without an identity or existence to the outside world.  Most people are not even aware of the fact that about 2.5 million Hindus (about 2% of the total population according to the last census […]

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

April 1, 2010 by Editor 29 Comments

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 […]

Police Protect Girls Pressured and Forced to Convert to Islam

March 29, 2010 by Editor 20 Comments

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 […]

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 […]

Kashmir: Where Hindu Human Rights are Ignored

February 17, 2010 by Editor 1 Comment

Kashmir: Where Hindu Human Rights are Ignored

By Linda Brock Jammu, Kashmir (CHAKRA) – Hindus in Jammu fear that fresh attacks are very likely in Pakistani-occupied Kashmir (PoK).  Kashmir’s political actions reinforce the precedence of the Muslim population in Jammu and Kashmir and this in turn has strengthened Kashmiri-Muslim resistance to completely integrate with India.  Demoralizing armed and para-military forces, the state, […]

Hindu’s Abandoned in “Truly Asia-Malaysia”

February 14, 2010 by Editor 3 Comments

Hindu’s Abandoned in “Truly Asia-Malaysia”

  Malaysia (CHAKRA) — Malaysia has decided to abandon the temple building plan in Section 23, residential area because Muslims have vowed that there will be bloodshed if the temple is built in the majority Muslim area.  The Muslims of Section 23 are against the building of the temple near their residence because the temple activities […]

Illegal Construction of Masjid being Protected by PMC

February 14, 2010 by Editor 2 Comments

Illegal Construction of Masjid being Protected by PMC

By Antony Thomas Many Old Hindu temples are destroyed by the Indian Government to build Roads and other Places of worship Pune, Maharashtra (CHAKRA) —  Pune Municipal Corporation made a decision to keep the illegal construction of ‘Adambagh’ Masjid on corporations land, where it was decided the land would be used to develop a hanging garden.  […]

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Suspected Terrorists in UK Planned to Kill Hindus, Sikhs, Atheists and LGBTQ

Suspected Terrorists in UK Planned to Kill Hindus, Sikhs, Atheists and LGBTQ

3 radicalized British men were accused of planning for a deadly terror attack with various harmful weapons, including a meat cleaver and a pipe bomb. They have … [Read More...]

Bangladesh Hindus Live in Fear During Ramadan as 500 Year Old Hindu Temple Attacked in Another Hate Crime

Bangladesh Hindus Live in Fear During Ramadan as 500 Year Old Hindu Temple Attacked in Another Hate Crime

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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

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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...]

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