“KitabKhana .org” is a digital library dedicated to Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. The website provides a wide range of information including historical articles, news updates, videos, and research papers focusing on the culture, history, and plight of these communities. The site is an online resource for anyone interested in learning more about Afghan Hindus and Sikhs, their history, challenges,… Continue reading Welcome
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Mukesh Pran – Recording from Radio Kabul
About this video: A short recording of singer Mukesh Pran (son of Prannath Ganimat) from Radio Kabul, shared by Rajni Pran.
Afghan Hindu History, Hukam Chand [Kapoor]
About this video: Kabulnath (April 2015) — reflections on the life of the late Hukam Chand Khan, former head of the Afghan National Bank (in Persian, 20 minutes). Ishwar Das, an Afghan Hindu, now a resident in Germany talks about history of Afghan Hindus in the first part of this video. Second part is dedicated… Continue reading Afghan Hindu History, Hukam Chand [Kapoor]
An old footage from Dargh-e-Kabul
About this video: Old footage from Dargh-e-Kabul (Kabulnath, December 2018, 11 minutes). Dargh-e-Kabul was one of the Hindu temples in Kabul. I think the footage is from the 1980’s.
Two youths convicted of Afghan Sikh teen’s ‘cold-blooded’ murder in UK
Source: The Tribune London, March 7 Two teenagers have been found guilty of murdering a 16-year-old Afghan Sikh refugee in London who they mistakenly thought belonged to a rival gang, according to Scotland Yard. Vanushan Balakrishnan and Ilyas Suleiman, both 18, were convicted for the murder of Rishmeet Singh “in cold blood” on Monday following… Continue reading Two youths convicted of Afghan Sikh teen’s ‘cold-blooded’ murder in UK
Meet Karanjee Gaba, the First Sikh Model To Feature in a Louis Vuitton Campaign
Source: The Quint World In 2022, Louis Vuitton employed its first ever Afghan Sikh model to feature in one of its campaigns. Karanjee Gaba sported a bright pink suit and a black turban, and caused a social media frenzy. The London-based model has had a successful career, having featured in Lewis Magazine, Paper Magazine, and 10 Magazine among others. Speaking about how he… Continue reading Meet Karanjee Gaba, the First Sikh Model To Feature in a Louis Vuitton Campaign
Afghan Diaspora Network – Sikh Darmsal (Temple) – Vienna
About this video: Afghan Diaspora Network (March 2023, 3 minutes) — the Afghan diaspora expresses condolences to the Afghan Sikh community in Vienna.