About this video: “Sham L. Bathija (Afghanistan) UNIDO video message” is the 4-minute 47-second video message of Sham L. Bathija, Afghanistan’s candidate for Director General of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). He was one of seven candidates nominated by their governments to succeed Kandeh K. Yumkella, ahead of the Industrial Development Board’s secret… Continue reading Sham L. Bhatija – UNIDO Video Message
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May Day rally highlights plight of Stockholm’s ‘paperless’
IANS | Stockholm May 2, 2013 Last Updated at 14:23 IST Source – Business Standard Swaying, trancing, dervishing to the mantras beat on several score drums, thousands of demonstrators snaked through the wide arteries of the Swedish capital on May Day with one single demand: Let Stockholm be free of discrimination! An estimated 15,000 to 20,000 of these… Continue reading May Day rally highlights plight of Stockholm’s ‘paperless’
Indergeet Singh – Afghan Sikh Singer – Dil Aseere Cheshme Sia
About this video: This is the full 2013 music video for “Dil Aseere Chashme Sia” by artist Inder Geet, with music by Daljit Singh, as listed on the rainbowententp channel. The video shows Inder Geet performing the song outdoors in a snowy setting. [youtube=http://youtu.be/iwA04t9tfO0]
Afghan security extends to minority populations
Sikh and Hindu Afghans gratefully welcome a better quality of life after years of extremist-led turmoil. By Hasan Khan Source – Central Asia Online JALALABAD, Afghanistan – Government and coalition actions to restore peace and stability to Afghanistan have improved the quality of life for minorities who endured violence and discrimination by the Taliban and… Continue reading Afghan security extends to minority populations
New Photos
Check out the images section for new album of photos from Afghanistan by Pritpal Singh.
Bayat Foundation helps Afghan Hindus and Sikhs in Kabul
Bayat Foundation Winter Aid Program in 2013, assisted “Ahl-Honoud community” in Karte-e-Parwan Daramsal – Kabul. More than 100 families were granted foodstuff and winter clothes by Dr. Ehsanullah Bayat – Founder of Bayat Foundation and Mrs. Laya Bayat – Co Chair of Bayat Foundation.
Mission Afghanistan – A documentary on Afghan Sikhs and Hindus
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eBopP2k5N8U] “Sarbat Sangat Kabul Guru rakhega…. Sarbat Sangat uppar Meri khushi hai…” – Paatshahi 10 Samat 1756. The above quotation is from a Hukamnaama of Guru Gobind Singh of 1699 CE, blessing the Sangat of Kabul. The opening and concluding lines of the Hukamnaana (edict) read: “Sangat of Kabul, the Guru will save you…. I… Continue reading Mission Afghanistan – A documentary on Afghan Sikhs and Hindus