Members of the Sikh community in Surrey believe that Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the president of a local temple, was killed because of his political views.
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Thousands of Brides in India Are Abandoned by Husbands Overseas
Thousands of Indian women have been abandoned by men working overseas, leaving them trapped in their in-laws’ homes and often defrauded of dowry money.
India Blocks Internet in Punjab as Security Forces Pursue Separatist
The rise of Amritpal Singh, a self-styled preacher, has raised fears of violence in Punjab, where thousands died in the 1980s during a Sikh insurgency.
A Bus Driver’s Ode to His Job Is a Surprise Music Video Hit
The video features Ranjit Singh Veer driving his bus in the West Midlands of Britain and leading a Punjabi bhangra dance crew. It has drawn tens of thousands of views in the last week.
A Sikh Temple in India Fights Loneliness With Companionship
A village in northern India has found a way to address a growing global issue: a deep sense of isolation among older people.
Partition Survivors Seek Closure Through a YouTube Channel
The YouTube channel Punjabi Lehar, based in Pakistan, has reunited people who were separated by the partition of India in 1947.
Attack at Sikh Temple in Afghanistan Kills Several People
The assault in the capital, Kabul, was the latest in a series targeting the country’s religious minorities that have stoked fears about the Taliban’s ability to provide security.
2 Lynchings Reported at Sikh Temples in India
Enraged mobs attacked men they linked to acts of sacrilege, one at the Golden Temple, the holiest shrine for Sikhs.
How India’s Farmers Got Narendra Modi to Back Down
They received foreign and domestic financial support, kept their camps organized and looked for ways to be seen while trying to avoid violence.
Violence Strikes, and India’s Farmers Want You to See It
A year on, protesters against the country’s agricultural laws are taking an increasingly confrontational approach with the country’s leaders.