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A Blessing On the Animals

June 30, 2009

Author: Kath Gannaway

Source: The Buddhist Channel/Star News Group

http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=49,8320,0,0,1,0

For more than 20 minutes last week the hustle and bustle of Healesville Sanctuary stopped as prayers were offered for the millions of animals that perished in the February bushfires.

On the lawns in front of the wildlife veterinary centre, where hundreds of injured animals were treated, Buddhist monks, led by...

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National Sikh Conference At the US Library Of Congress Draws Record Crowds

June 30, 2009

Author: Inni K. Dhingra

Source: SikhNet

http://www.sikhnet.com/news/national-sikh-conference-us-library-congress-draws-record-crowds

The Sikh National Conference: “Taking Heritage into the 21st Century,” a two-day series of lectures, panel discussions, film screenings and photo exhibits, all celebrating the addition of more than 80 Sikh volumes to the library's collection, drew huge crowds last week...

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Groups Decry Discrimination Against Sikhs In Schools

June 30, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: WNYC News

http://www.wnyc.org/news/articles/135575

Some civic and community groups say the city's regulation to stop harassment in public schools, isn't working. A report released today by the Sikh Coalition and other groups says most students see no decrease in discrimination and bullying since Mayor Bloomberg signed the measure last year. The coalition's Sonny Singh says the city has yet to live up to its promises.

Ayodhya Attack Report Submitted

June 30, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8125927.stm

A report on the 1992 demolition of the Babri Masjid mosque, which sparked nationwide communal riots, has been submitted to the Indian government.

The Liberhan commission was set up to investigate the events that led to a Hindu mob tearing down the disputed mosque in the town of Ayodhya.

The commission has taken 17 years to complete its...

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Council Votes for Two Muslim School Holidays

June 30, 2009

Author: Kirk Semple

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/01/nyregion/01muslim.html?emc=tnt&tntemail0=y

Spurred by a broad coalition of religious, labor and immigrant groups, the City Council overwhelmingly passed a resolution on Tuesday to add two of the most important Muslim holy days to the public schools’ holiday calendar.

But the vote, which was nonbinding, put the Council in conflict...

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Sikh Student Becomes 20th Indian Victim In Oz

June 30, 2009

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Indian Express

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Sikh-student-becomes-20th-Indian-victim-in-Oz/483097

In yet another racial attack on Indian students in Australia, a 22-year-old Sikh youth was assaulted by a group of six teenagers, who tried to remove his turban and cut the hair. Resham Singh, a student of hospitality course who came from Punjab six months ago, became the 20th victim...

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