Deccan Herald – Source ‘It’s a war between the Taliban and its opponents.’ The beheading of two Sikhs by the Tehrik-e-Taliban, Pakistan (TTP) underscores the heightened vulnerability of religious minorities in areas where the Taliban are in control. There is much confusion over why the Sikhs were killed. While some allege that the TTP had… Continue reading Brutal behaviour
Afghanistan’s Sikh heroine fights for rights
By Sambuddha Mitra Mustafi BBC News, Kabul Source She wanted to be a pilot as a child, but has now been recognised as a leading campaigner for the rights of Afghan women. “It is difficult for a woman to be a pilot in Afghanistan. My father said it does not fit in with this country’s… Continue reading Afghanistan’s Sikh heroine fights for rights
Afghanistan’s Sikh heroine fights for rights
By Sambuddha Mitra Mustafi BBC News, Kabul Source She wanted to be a pilot as a child, but has now been recognised as a leading campaigner for the rights of Afghan women. “It is difficult for a woman to be a pilot in Afghanistan. My father said it does not fit in with this country’s… Continue reading Afghanistan’s Sikh heroine fights for rights
Other Afghan Religious Minorities
Afghan Christians Afgahn Bahai’s Jews of Afghanistan More Links
Hindu Kush Mountains
Following excerpts are taken from an article by Shrinandan Vyas The Hindu Kush is a mountain system nearly 1000 miles long and 200 miles wide, running northeast to southwest, and dividing the Amu Darya River Valley and Indus River Valley. It stretches from the Pamir Plateau near Gilgit, to Iran. The Hindu Kush ranges mainly… Continue reading Hindu Kush Mountains
some relevant wikipedia articles in german
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afghanische_Musik http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinduguzar http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assamai http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kharabat
Bhai Nand Lal Ji
Bhai Nand Lal Ji a poet from Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s court was born in Ghazni Afghanistan. Here are some links about him. http://www.sikhlionz.com/bhainandlalji.htm