Indians Rise Up Against Hindu Supremacy

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Dec 27, 2019 As Prime Minister Narendra Modi moves to isolate the nation’s Muslims, people of all faiths take to the streets to protest his authoritarian rule. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lost in India

Elaine Margolin / Truthdig Sep 6, 2019 In "The Twice-Born," a Pakistani-Indian journalist living in London travels back to India on a personal quest, but is unsure what he is searching for. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

In New York, Intolerance Has Become Routine

Rahima Nasa / ProPublica Jul 16, 2018 A Human Rights Commission report says almost 40 percent of Muslim, Jewish and Sikh residents of the city surveyed had experienced some kind of harassment. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Sikh American Shot in His Driveway by White Gunman

By Ben Norton / AlterNet Mar 6, 2017 Sikhs are not Muslim, but they often are targeted in Islamophobic hate crimes. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

How Young Pakistanis Help Themselves

Nudrat Kamal / Truthdig Oct 23, 2014 Progress in the creative and performing arts in Pakistan is hindered by creeping religious fundamentalism. Nevertheless, there are artistic young people who chase their dreams. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

On Gun Laws, It’s Bipartisan Consensus, Not Gridlock, That’s the Problem

Amy Goodman / Truthdig Aug 9, 2012 With an average of 32 people killed by guns in this country every day -- the equivalent of five Wisconsin massacres per day -- both major parties refuse to deal with gun control It's the consensus, not the gridlock, that's the problemWith an average of 32 people killed by guns in this country every day, both major parties refuse to deal with gun control. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fear, Outrage and Explanation After 6 Killed at Sikh Temple

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Aug 7, 2012 Authorities have identified a 40-year-old Army veteran and white supremacist as the gunman in Sunday's Sikh temple shooting, the latest in a string of post-9/11 attacks that has shaken Sikh Americans’ sense of security. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Indian Diplomat’s Turban + Airport Security = International Incident

Staff / Truthdig Dec 14, 2010 As India’s top UN diplomat, Hardeep Puri is not supposed to have a hard time getting through the airport, but a trip through Houston found the Sikh in a polite showdown with security officials who wanted to search his turban Puri is the third (more). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )