Finally,Turbaned Sikhs May Be Allowed To Play International Basketball
The International Basketball Federation announced this week that it will reconsider, and possibly eliminate its ban on playing the game with religious headgears, bringing cheers to Sikhs and other religious minorities who have been forced to choose between the religion and the game. The announcement by the federation…
NYC Charges Company With Religious Discrimination Against Muslims
The NYC Commission on Human Rights filed religious discrimination charges against a wheelchair assistance service company Jan. 25 for allegedly discriminating against Muslim employees by repeatedly denying their requests for break time to pray and break fast during Ramadan. The company, Pax Assist Inc., providing service at JFK…
Sikh Restaurant Owner In California Target Of Alleged Hate Crime
A Sikh restaurant owner in Woodland, California, has become the target of abuse in the latest instance of alleged hate crime when unidentified vandals wrote “terrorist” and “N” word on the front wall of his Quiznos fast-food store this week. News reports said that C.J. Singh, the owner,…
New York Fugitive Arrested In $200 Million Credit Card Fraud Scheme
Habib Chaudhry, a New York man, was arrested this week after remaining a fugitive for nearly four years…
13 Indian-American Students Named Finalists In “Super Bowl of Science”
Thirteen Indian-American students, including one each from New York and New Jersey, were among 40 high school students…
At Chicago Women’s March, Krishnamoorthi Lends His Voice
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi, Democrat from 8th District of Illinois, lent his voice for women’s rights during the Women’s…
US-Based Sikh Body Gifts Diamond-Studded Sabre At Patna Gurdwara
Patna, Jan 7. A US-based Sikh body gifted a diamond-studded sabre with a silver hilt at Takht Sri…
Indian-American Congresswoman Fails To Stop Fnal Phase Of Trump’s Election
Washington, Jan 7. An Indian-American Congresswoman’s last ditch attempt to stop Donald Trump from taking over as the…
