(CHAKRA) Hindu’s and Sikh’s are strongly protesting against the use of the term “Asian” for crimes whose major culprits are of Pakistani & Muslim origin. As a result of the term being used for such a wide range of ethnicities, Hindu’s and Sikhs, among others are being categorized with groups of people who are recurring […]
British Sikhs Recognized by Business Secretary
At a Sikh exhibition during Vaisakhi celebrations, Dr. Vince Cable addressed and paid tribute to British Sikhs. He spoke during the “Turbanology: Sikh Unwrapped” exhibition which was held for the first time in London. Dr Cable, the Business, Innovation and Skills Secretary recognized Sikhs for their contribution to prosperity in business in Britain. He also […]
10-Year Old Sikh Boy Becomes Youngest Gatka Master
While most young boys in India enjoy a sport of cricket with their friends, 10-year old Manpreet Singh loves nothing more than a coconut being smashed on his forehead using a baseball bat. The Punjabi boy has become the world’s youngest master of the Indian martial art called Gatka. He is not only brave but […]
Buddhists, Hindus, Jains & Sikhs Combine for 1st White House Conference for Social Justice
USA – Hindu American Seva Charities (HASC) again made history, co-hosting with The White House Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Agencies and the White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships an historic conference, Community Building in the 21st Century with Strengthened Dharmic Faith-Based Institutions for the Dharmic (defined as ,Buddhist, Hindu, Jain, Sikh) […]
Negationism in Indian History: Its Lessons for the Arab Spring Dystopia
Until his death in 2003, Bhishma Sahni was one of India’s most renowned Hindi language authors and playwrites. His 1974 controversial and popular novel ‘Tamas’ (Darkness) won the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1975 and in 1987 was made into a television series for the national channel Doordarshan. Sahni wrote about the exodus of Hindus and […]
Pakistani Sikhs and Other Minorities Demand Seat in Senate
Sikh’s in Pakistan are demanding a seat in the Senate or upper house of parliament. They are requesting that a seat be reserved for minorities in the country to have some hope for their community to be represented even in the smallest possible way. Sardar Ramesh Singh, chairman of Sikh Naujwan Sabha, Pakistan, said that […]
Happy Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti – January 2012
(CHAKRA) Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is a special day in Sikhism and is celebrated by Sikhs around the globe. This year in 2012, Guru Gobind Singh jayanti falls on January 5th. Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti is the birthday of their 10th and last guru and this day witnesses’ large processions and special prayer gatherings at all […]
First Martyr for Human Rights? Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji
(CHAKRA) Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur is a religious observance for the Sikhism followers. Sikhism followers remember the martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur on November 24. He was beheaded as he refused to be forced to accept Islam as his religion and now stands as an example of freedom of choosing each one’s religion. Guru […]
Top 5 Sikh Blogs
(CHAKRA) There are dozens of blogs related to Sikhism and Sikh issues on the internet, but most are not updated. To assist you in your search in finding knowledgeable, insightful and educational Sikhism blogs, we have put this top 5 list together. These blogs have have a variety of focuses, from daily experiences as a […]
Threats in Kashmir Leave Sikh Community in Fear
By Jagmit Singh After receiving letters that were being circulated throughout the Rawalpora village of Kupwara, Sikhs feel threatened and fear attacks from local Muslims in the area. The letters were demanding that Sikhs in the district the valley within five days or else their lives would be at risk. The letters commenced circulation after […]