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Jihad Virus Spreads in Tamil Nadu

It may be recalled that during the spate of terror killings in the mid-1993s in Tamil Nadu, the presence of Hindu organisations such as Hindu Munnani, RSS, and others, safeguarded the Hindu community through proactive measures.

(SALEM, India) - The gruesome murder of auditor Ramesh shook the nation and brought to light the hitherto unknown saga of jihadi targeting of Hindu leaders and functionaries of Hindu organisations in Tamil Nadu.

A group of volunteers undertook an investigation of jihadi murders in the State, with special focus on the period from April 2006- July 2013.

Minority Commission`s Award to Christian Priest is an Endorsement to Conversion Activity

The Minority Commission has committed a big mistake by giving award to a controversial Christian priest.

(NEW DELHI) - The Minority Commission of the Congress led UPA government has given Minority Man award to Father Ajay Singh, a Catholic priest, on July 5, 2013 in New Delhi who is known for playing a dubious role in the Kandhamal violence that took place in the year 2008.

Ajay Singh was heading Jan Vikas at that time which was allegedly responsible for inciting riots in Kandhamal area.

India`s Total Indifference To Tamil Feelings

India is today in this mess, because of the irrational thinking of Sonia and her advisers, including RAW.

(MELBOURNE) - The attitude of the Delhi Pundits towards the Tamils threaten the unity of India.

The Tamils, both in India and Sri Lanka, had always been pro-Indians. Now their attitudes are hardening against Delhi.

Twelve Women Human Rights Defenders of `Maitree` in India Arbitrarily Arrested

The human rights defenders are concerned with the gang-rape and murder of a 20-year-old student in Kamduni.

(YORK, UK) - Twelve women human rights defenders were arrested on 13 June 2013 while assembled peacefully outside the residence of the Chief Minister of West Bengal. After being taken into custody, they were denied access to their lawyers.

Those arrested are all members of Maitree, a Kolkata-based network of women's human rights organisations which have a particular focus on violence against women and women's empowerment.

The Himalayan Disaster is Man Made

These projects and related construction have destabilised the mountains. The entire Himalayan region is highly unstable. The Indian plate is ploughing into the Eurasian land mass at a rate of 42 millimetre per year.

(NEW DELHI) - Heavy rains in the past 48 hours have turned the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand into a disaster area. From Pithoragarh to Kumaon-Garhwal region and the religious centres in the upper reaches are all severely affected.

The latest report indicates over 100,000 pilgrims are trapped. Roads and bridges have been washed away or so badly damaged that normal vehicular traffic can’t pass.

3 India`s at War: Sensex India, Maoist India, and Bharat

This article summarises some key kurukshetras within India where these forces are at war with one another.

(PRINCETON, NJ) - In order to understand India’s present dynamics, it is helpful to think of three competing forces at work internally, each with its distinct support bases and strategic ambitions.

Of these forces, Sensex India and Bharat are pro-nation forces even though they fight each other, while Breaking India opposes the unity of India.

Cameroonians Speak Tamil

Tamil people, prominent in India, and well established in neighboring countries like Sri Lanka, have one of the oldest languages on the face of the earth.

(TAMIL NADU, India) - This video establishes the fact that one of the tribes of the west African nation, speak Tamil, using the videos by NOVA.

In this video, for the first time, we have explained the origin of the name "Berber" of a tribe of people who speak Tamazight language. It is a north African language spoken by Moroco, Algeria & Libya people.

INDIA: If Only the Dalit could Delete Sex Abuse and Oppression

Abuse is rampant, government and Church nearly silent.

(SACRAMENTO, CA) - Dalit Christians in Tamil Nadu has accused the Church of failing to make use of the legal and Constitutional provisions to safeguard their interests.

“Minority rights never helped Dalit Christians enjoy equity, equality, social justice and fraternity, because of the caste affinity displayed by the Church,” said A Xavier, one of the representatives of the Dalit Christians.

Stop India-Japan Nuclear Agreement

Japan recently experienced the Fukushima nuclear disaster that proved once again that nuclear power plants are deadly.

(YORK, UK) - India and Japan have a chance to learn from history, very recent history, and abandon plans for further nuclear development under the India-Japan Nuclear Agreement

India has experienced a tremendous backlash from its use of nuclear power plants that are frequently the subject of intense political activism.

Chennai Event Challenges ICE Complicity in Tamil Genocide

Candlelight Vigil Event Organised by May 17 Movement

(CHENNAI TamilNet) - Articulating right demands and slogans in Genocide Remembrance events is crucial at a time when the Eezham Tamils in their homeland are barred from even silently mourning their heroes.

They sacrificed their lives in the culmination of the genocidal war at Mu’l’li-vaaykkaal, one political activist from Jaffna said at the May 19 event at Marina beach in Chennai.