Washington(USA) : Highlighting the universal message of Diwali of “victory of light over darkness, hope over despair”, US President Barack Obama lit a traditional diya to celebrate Diwali with Indian-Americans at a reception at the White House complex. Read more »
Luxembourg; a pint-sized one-of-the wealthiest country of the world whose about 87% population is Roman Catholic; is reportedly also celebrating Hindu festival Diwali. Read more »
A Hindu boy has filed a petition in a Pakistani court challenging a rule that stipulates a student must have a certificate in Islamic studies to be eligible to appear for entrance tests to medical colleges. Read more »
As per e-mail circulated by Sunnyvale Temple, a famous temple in USA – it has been observed that they are offering screening of Cricket World cup match. Read more »
Two senior leaders of China’s ruling Communist Party of China visited a renovated ancient temple and offered prayers. It has sparked heated debate on whether Communists, ‘ who are supposed to be atheists’ can do Idol worship. Read more »
China’s official media is promoting what it describes as the first pop singer who sings in Sanskrit. She is one of the singers being considered to sign at the inauguration of the World Expo in Shanghai. Read more »
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia): The Indian community in Malaysia could fade away in time with most families preferring to have fewer children. Read more »
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged NMA authorities to urgently withdraw the artpiece from the exhibition as it was apparently very hurtful to the feeling of the devotees. Goddess Kali was highly revered in Hinduism and she was meant to be worshiped in temples and not to be used indecorously. Read more »
Supporting the concern of Hindus regarding the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar”, Nevada Clergy Association (NCA) has urged its famed director James Cameron to put a disclaimer in beginning of movie. Read more »
The landmark 2008 Pew Forum (religions.pewforum.org) survey found that only 10% of Hindus in America married outside their faith. Read more »
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