“If the Sahibzaade gave up Sikhi, then we would not be what we are today.” Veer Bal Diwas, observed annually on December 26th, commemorates the unparalleled sacrifice of the Sahibzaade, the four sons of Guru Gobind Singh Ji, the tenth Sikh Guru. This day stands as a tribute to the courage and resilience of Sahibzada Ajit Singh, Sahibzada Jujhar Singh,…
By Geeta Sikand Geeta Sikand is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine. She is a community activist, an author specializing in combating anti-Hindu hate narratives in the media, and an influencer to retract anti-Hindu hate narratives. This is a 3-part series: Part I, Part II (this), Part III (coming soon) Below are fifteen responses from American…
By Geeta Sikand Geeta Sikand is an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of California, Irvine. She is a community activist, an author specializing in combating anti-Hindu hate narratives in the media, and an influencer to retract anti-Hindu hate narratives. This is a 3-part series: Part I (this), Part II, Part III (coming soon) Contributions by Hindu Americans…
By Geeta Sikand, Associate Clinical Professor, University of California Irvine Hindu organizations are experiencing what happens when there aren’t enough adults in the room. A recent report highlights nine significant cases of vandalism targeting Hindu temples across various regions of America, reflecting a troubling trend of anti-Hindu activities. This article takes a deep dive into the role of Hinduphobic organizations…
At a time when the world is filled with conflict and everyone is focused on interfaith harmony, the legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur shows us the way. Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, sacrificed his life while protecting Hindus from persecution. His martyrdom, Shaheedi Divas, is commemorated every year on November 24th. Earned the Name and Lived to It…
On November 3, 2024, coordinated attacks were carried out by Khalistani extremists at Hindu temples in Canada, sparking concern and unrest among Hindu Canadians. The incidents took place at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, and the Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia, with protests escalating into violent confrontations and alarming responses from the Canadian police. The Attacks…
Chances are high that a piece of clothing you bought from Target, Nike, Levi Strauss, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, or other retailers was made from the sweat of Bangladeshis including Hindus living there. Now they are bleeding and need our help. This country is going through a tragic patch (hopefully a short one) and its minorities, Bangladeshi Hindus, are at the…
Can the cycle of violence, atrocities and long running pogroms against Hindus be stopped ? Is an another genocide in the making? What started as a student agitation in Bangladesh against a quota system and public policy progressed into a series of violent street protests. The situation rapidly escalated to large scale organized violence making it dangerous for everyone. On…
By Geeta Sikand, Director of Communications Americans For Hindus Cisco Systems and the Hindu/Indian American community, scored a significant victory in May 2024 when the court penalized the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) in its high-profile caste discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of a “Dalit” employee at Cisco. The Civil Rights Department (CRD) has been sanctioned, as the court awarded…
Memorization can often be a difficult task, especially when faced with large texts with complex information. A simple yet effective technique known as “repeating twice” can significantly help here. This method involves hearing a passage once and repeating it twice, creating a powerful framework for embedding information in your memory. See how it works and why it is very effective.…
In a publication titled Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System1, the World Bank lays bare the unacceptable cost of meat-eating on the earth. The bank also suggests that Western/developed/high-income countries should move away from completely meat-based food to a vegetarian diet or vegan diet. The report has been authored by 3 researchers with…
