Floods in Kerala have again tested human resolve in the face of a crisis. So what has been the role of the Centre in this crisis in Kerala? What has it done till now? Here is a lowdown: During the recent floods in Kerala, the Centre has provided urgent aid and relief material in a […]
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Kerala Flood: India won’t take foreign assistance but appreciates the offer
The offer of assistance for Kerala Flood has been politely declined by India. In response to queries regarding media reports on international assistance for flood relief measures, the Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs said: “The Government of India deeply appreciates offers from several countries, including from foreign governments, to assist in relief […]
Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra’s engagement brings cheers and anticipation
Welcoming the engagement of American singer Nick Jonas with Bollywood-Hollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, Hindus are urging Jonas to be more conversant with Hinduism and its concepts for the better foundation of the union. Nick Jonas and Priyanka have been dating for some time and were speculated to be an item for long. Distinguished Hindu statesman […]
Dakota to have their first Hindu temple soon
A Hindu temple is planned to open soon in the Tea suburb of South Dakota’s largest city Sioux Falls, which is claimed to be the “first Hindu temple in the Dakotas”. North Dakota and South Dakota, states in the Great Plains region of USA, are spread out in about 147,814 square miles area. There is […]
England brewery told to withdraw goddess Kalika beer and apologize
Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Tollgate Brewery to apologize and withdraw its Kalika IPA beer; calling it highly inappropriate. Label of Tollgate’s Kalika IPA beer (described as “Well hopped dark gold IPA”, under its Light Beers category) carries image of Hindu goddess Kalika (or Kali). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement […]
VMA: Madonna criticized for narcissism, Aretha Franklin’s family thinks otherwise
Singer Madonna is getting criticised for her a sort of speech widely believed to be a rather shabby ‘tribute’ to the late Aretha Franklin. The speech Madonna gave on Monday’s MTV VMAs for being narcissistic. However, the Material Girl is not taking any of it. In a clarification she said: I was asked to present […]
Trinidad and Tobago: Hundreds join Kamla Persad Bissessar in protest against Saree Disrobing skit (Pics inside)
Kamla Persad Bissessar is a senior politician of Trinidad and Tobago and is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As per the 1990 official census, Hindu community accounts for 24 percent of the total population of Trinidad and Tobago. Angry at the saree disrobing […]
Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla Persad Bissessar slams ruling party on abuse to Hindu woman
Kamla Persad Bissessar is a senior politician of Trinidad and Tobago and is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As per the 1990 official census, Hindu community accounts for 24 percent of the total population of Trinidad and Tobago. Several Hindu groups in Trinidad and […]
Malaysian women to be caned for indulging in lesbian sex
Two Malaysian women, aged 22 and 32, who were arrested this April by officers for indulging in lesbian sex will be caned ruled an Islamic Court on Sunday. The women were found in an objectionable position at a public place in northern Terengganu state. Sharia forbids same-sex relations and the two will be caned six […]
Saree disrobing skit angers Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago
The use of a yellow sari in a skit by People’s National Movement (PNM) supporters has been deemed offensive by the Hindus of Trinidad and Tobago. Many Hindus see it as ‘religious hatred’ which was on full display when a woman wearing a yellow sari was disrobed by the “PNM gorillas” at the PNM’s Family […]