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Indian American Teen in Solitary Cell for 2 Years Waiting for Trial

Indian American Teen in Solitary Cell for 2 Years Waiting for Trial

By Indiawest Following his arrest in connection with a series of bombings at four New Jersey synagogues, Rutgers Indian American freshman Akaash Dalal has spent the past two years in solitary confinement, holed up in a tiny, windowless cell waiting for trial, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 23, 2014. “I talk to him every […]

Sikh Soldiers Want More Indian Americans in U.S. Army

Sikh Soldiers Want More Indian Americans in U.S. Army

By Indiawest The United States should change its policy to allow more Indian Americans to join the military without compromising on their religious beliefs and practices, the only three Sikh soldiers in the U.S. Army say. Major Kamaljeet Singh Kalsi, Captain Tejdeep Singh Rattan and Corporal Simran Preet Singh Lamba are the only three Sikhs […]