By Ravinder Singh Chandigarh, Jan 5 (ANI): Sikhs visiting Gurdwaras to pay obeisance to the Guru Granth Sahib may not be aware that the sacred book has several Persian words and verses. For a better understanding of the Granth, a knowledge of Persian will be helpful. Dr. Gursharanjeet Singh, a lecturer of Guru Nanak Studies,… Continue reading Sikh scholars seek Persian experts help for better understanding of Guru Granth
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GNDU to organize All India Persian Teachers Conference from Dec 27
JAGMOHAN SINGH Monday, 24 December 2007 AMRITSAR: A three-day 28th International Conference of Persian Teachers would be held at Guru Nanak Dev University from December 27 to 29 at Guru Nanak Bhawan Auditorium. Stating this Dr. Shashi Bala, Coordinator of this prestigious conference said that this conference is being organized by the University in collaboration… Continue reading GNDU to organize All India Persian Teachers Conference from Dec 27
Afghan minority seeks home in India
13 Dec 2007 16:09:20 GMT Source: UNHCR NEW DELHI, India, December 13 (UNHCR) – Mention Afghan refugees, and most people think of the ethnic Pashtuns in Pakistan or the Tajiks and Hazaras in Iran. But beyond Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries, an Afghan minority is thriving in India through self-help and government support. India is home to… Continue reading Afghan minority seeks home in India
Sikhs celebrate Gurparb with full fervour in Kabul
Kabul, Nov 25th 2007 ‘Waheguru Ji ka Khalsa, Waheguru Ji ki Fateh,’ the traditional chant of the Sangat, reverberated in the large hall of the gurudwara at the Dharmasala in Kart-e-Parwan district of Kabul as more than 300 members of Sikh community gathered there to celebrate Gurparb, the birthday of Guru Nanak, the founder of… Continue reading Sikhs celebrate Gurparb with full fervour in Kabul
Asylum family begs as destitution looms
South Wales Evening Post, 26.10.07 Gorseinon College student Karanjeet Arora and his family face removal from the UK despite working hard within their new community. Karanjeet and his family fled Afghanistan in 2004 after being persecuted for their Sikh faith by the Taliban. Under UK rules, asylum seekers are not allowed to find work. However, now… Continue reading Asylum family begs as destitution looms
Probleme bei Bestattung eines Hindus in Afghanistan
About this video: “Probleme bei Bestattung eines Hindus in Afghanistan” (“Problems at the burial of a Hindu in Afghanistan”) is a German-language video report from the afghanhindus channel, presented here in two parts: Part 1 runs 9 minutes 19 seconds and Part 2 runs 9 minutes 43 seconds. It documents the serious difficulties involved in… Continue reading Probleme bei Bestattung eines Hindus in Afghanistan
Gurkhas are the ideal warriors to win battles, hearts and minds
September 27, 2007 – Times Online Source Legendary Nepalese warriors are the best troops to drive out the Taleban, say their commanders Photographs by Peter Nicholls Catherine Philp in Upper Gereshk Valley Lit by the fireworks of an artillery barrage, the Gurkhas crouched in the desert chill, waiting for the command to move. In silence… Continue reading Gurkhas are the ideal warriors to win battles, hearts and minds