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This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Indian Army’s devastating attack on the Golden Temple complex in Amritsar and over 40 other Sikh shrines throughout Punjab. Known as Operation Bluestar, this military operation was launched in June 1984 and has left a lasting impact on the Sikh community and their places of worship. The … Read more
This week, the United States Department of Justice charged Bhushan Athale, a 48-year-old Indian American, with a federal hate crime for making threats against Sikh Americans. This charge reflects a disturbing case of targeted hatred, revealing complexities that challenge common perceptions about hate crimes in the U.S. Background of the Case The alleged crimes occurred … Read more
A new bill in New Jersey, Assembly Bill 4216, aims to allow standalone crematories outside of cemetery grounds, a move that could address specific needs of the state’s Hindu community. The current restriction of crematories to cemetery grounds, often associated with Christian institutions, has prompted advocacy for facilities better suited to Hindu funeral rites. Challenges … Read more
