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Delusion: Modi and Hindutva Behind Karachi Airport Attack

June 9, 2014 by Editor Leave a Comment

Delusion: Modi and Hindutva Behind Karachi Airport Attack

(CHAKRA) It did not take long for news agencies (Samaa TV, ARY and others) in Pakistan to start pointing fingers at India, PM Narendra Modi, and Hindutva, as the Karachi Airport attack began (see Exhibit A).  Not only did the Pakistani journalists blame India for the attack, but so did noted terrorist supremo, Hafiz Muhammad […]

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 […]

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 […]

Afghan Sikhs Under Threat : A Brief History

February 26, 2010 by Editor 1 Comment

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 9 Comments

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 […]

Taliban Abducts and Beheads Two Sikhs in Pakistan and Throw Heads in Gurdwara

February 22, 2010 by Editor 2 Comments

Taliban Abducts and Beheads Two Sikhs in Pakistan and Throw Heads in Gurdwara

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 […]

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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