Browsing Tag: Defense

Twenty years after the murder of Mia Zapata inspired a self-defense movement in Seattle, Indians are responding to a widely-reported gang-rape case in Delhi by joining similar violence prevention courses. Only they’re doing so over the advice of religious opponents.

The Sikh temple massacre prompted calls for stricter gun control, but some members of the India-based faith -- who carry ceremonial knives -- are considering taking up firearms in light of the tragedy.

We must face the reality that most of our Gurduaras are defenseless against an active shooter or any sort of violent perpetrator. We are not prepared or outfitted to handle these types of situations ourselves as a sovereign people.

In return, New Delhi wants better access to Russia's oil and gas industry, and support for its bid for a permanent seat on the U.N. Security Council. The latter effort could take years and faces uncertain prospects, but India's pursuit of permanent membership underscores its global ambitions.

No one can kill one whom God protects; but one whom God forgets, dies.

Explore the history of the weapon used by the Sikhs known as the chakram or chakkar.