“World’s largest retailer” Walmart abruptly stopped the sale of “Ganesh Plush Doll” from Walmart.com within less than 24 hours after Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. “Ganesh Plush Doll”, earlier selling for $18.94 at Walmart.com, now shows up as “This item is no longer available”, when a customer tries to purchase it online. Distinguished Hindu […]
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Temples on target in Fiji: Hindu God statues destroyed, religious books torn
A police investigation has begun into the break-in at the Shree Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Mandali at Waila in Nausori on December 25. This is the second Temple desecration being reported from Fiji in less than two weeks. The vandals targeted the Temple at around 2 am as per a report by the FBC news. Breaking […]
Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hindus and Sikhs to get cremation grounds
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hindus and Sikhs will soon have cremation grounds. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Hindus and Sikhs were being forced to bury their dead as there was no land for cremation available to them. Now, as per a report by Press Trust of India, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started building the facility from the chief […]
Shama Sikander slays in these pictures!
Shama Sikander is known for her style and her sex appeal. Never has she shied away from showing her bold attitude. We love the way that she also carries herself with grace. Shama Sikander was recently in the web series ‘Maaya’ which had the audiences hooked. Shama is also busy with her home production’s venture “Ab […]
Will BBC portray Hinduism aesthetically now?
Hindus have cautiously welcomed the ambitious and wide-ranging British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) plans to enhance coverage of religion with a pluralistic approach. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; commenting on the detailed “BBC Religion & Ethics Review” released by its Director General Tony Hall on December 20; in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, welcomed BBC’s […]
Walmart must withdraw Ganesh doll and apologize
Walmart, ‘world’s largest retailer’ has been told to immediately withdraw “Ganesh Plush Doll” from Walmart.com. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada yesterday, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be thrown loosely around on the […]
Masonic Temple becomes Hindu Temple in Topeka
Topeka Hindu Temple (THT) has reportedly purchased a building in Kansas capital Topeka, which was formerly a Masonic Temple. According to reports, this building was previously owned by Topeka “Ancient & Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry”. It will be converted to a Hindu place of worship. Area Hindus, who have been living here since 1960s, […]
Breaking the glass ceiling: First time in 1200 years, post of Shankaracharya could be occupied by a woman!
For the past many centuries, we have grown used to seeing Shankaracharya as essentially a male spiritual person. But now, one of the topmost religious seats of Hinduism could well be occupied by a woman. Sadhvi Hemanand Giri is the first woman to be shortlisted for the post of Shankaracharya out of the 200 candidates. […]
Four Pakistani prisoners released
Four Pakistani prisoners, who have completed their sentence and whose nationality has been confirmed by Pakistan authorities, were repatriated to Pakistan via Attari/Wagah yesterday. India on their release said that it attaches high priority to addressing all humanitarian issues, including early release and repatriation of Indian fishermen and prisoners in Pakistan’s custody. The government of […]
Deputy Prime Minister of Russia in India
The Deputy Prime Minister of Russia, Dmitry Rogozin, is visiting India on December 23, 2017 to participate in the Co-Chairs meeting of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC). External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is hosting the visit and will lead the delegation on the Indian side.Mr Rogozin will […]