1984

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Sajjan Kumar's Goons Attack Jarnail Singh by TEHELKA and NEWS REPORTS

Jarnail, accompanying 1984 eye-witnesses, was in court to observe proceedings in which Sajjan Kumar is an accused.

Would You Tolerate A Film Glorifying Hitler? by GURMEET KAUR

The Indian Government is busy elevating Indira Gandhi to the status of Mother Durga, a Hindu goddess. Don't Indians have any self-respect?

Jyoti Basu: Sikhs Remember and Honour a Friend by KINSUK BASU, SUBHAJOY ROY & POULOMI BANERJEE

His good deed a quarter of century ago is remembered today by a grateful community.

1984: Perspective & 25th Anniversary Wrap-Up by I.J. SINGH

"I weep for my country when I reflect that God is just."

India's Corrupt Courts Find Novel Excuses by RAKESH BHATNAGAR

Three of those accused of killing Badshah Singh and Hakam Singh are reported to have "died" during the course of the trial. The fourth accused has been acquitted!

Hitler Had No Monopoly on Evil: The Role of AIPAC and USINPAC in India's Affairs by JOHN DICKERSON, et al

The Israeli AIPAC now works closely with Hindu religious parties in the Indian government to teach them how to lobby effectively ...

Jarnail Singh's 'I Accuse ...' A Book Review by JAYA JAITLY

Reading this book brought the old anger and agony back; it is excellent material for a study of the nature of festering injustice.  

Of Omissions in Commissions by ADITYA KAUL

Independent India has seen at least 150 commissions but not one led to any concrete action being taken.

15-yr-old Sikh-American Ruminates on 1984 by HARMANN SINGH

Despite the inhumanity shown by so many, we must maintain our own humanity. 

Had Sardarji Lived ... by HARSH MANDER

In addition to her husband, five of Lachmi Kaur's brothers were also slaughtered in the pogroms.