Although over 80 countries have either an “official religion” or “preferred religion”, but Hinduism is not an official or preferred religion in any country of the world, according to a Pew Research Center report published on October three. Islam, Christianity, Buddhism is the “official state religion” in 27, 13 and two countries; and “preferred/favored religion” […]
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Myanmar Hindus: Don’t call us ‘Rohingya’ Hindus
Myanmar Hindus are unhappy with the term Rohingya Hindu which is being used to describe the Hindus who are living in Rakhine. In a scathing retort, All Myanmar Hindu Central Council said “that some international media, who although, were kind enough to report the news described the Hindus living in Rakhine state by an invented […]
Malaysia divided over Islamic laundry
A laundry service only for Muslims? Yes, that is what Islamic laundry is all about. In Malaysia, a laundry service on Jalan Junid, in Muar, created waves on Facebook when Persatuan Gaya Hidup Sihat Pelabuhan Klang posted the images from the laundry service which read: “For Muslim consumers only. Muslim-friendly. Take off your shoes outside.” […]
Denver Art Museum plans to do special exhibition on Hindu god Ganesha
Denver Art Museum (DAM) in Colorado will be showcasing Hindu deity Lord Ganesha in an exhibition “Ganesha: The Playful Protector” from October one to 28. This exhibition, in collaboration with National Museum of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, claims to provide a spectrum of ancient to modern representations of Lord Ganesha through sculptures, paintings and textiles. […]
Hindus are filthy says a senior Pakistani leader (video)
Banned Pakistani group Milli Muslim League’s (MML) prominent leader AR Makki called Hindus ‘paleet'(filthy). MML is the political wing of Jamaatud Dawa (JuD) a terrorist group on the radar of several world agencies. The US government has also offered a $10 million bounty for any information that could lead to JuD’s founder and Lashkar-e-Toiba’s Hafiz […]
Hindu boys picked up in Pakistan for Eid postings
Sufi Pir Ayub Jan Sarhandi’s mega rally on 12th September in Mithi’s Kashmir Chowk, Pakistan, against Hindus has yielded fruits. The rally was an anti-Hindu show and the target was the Hindu boys who had said certain things with regards to Muslim festival of sacrifice Eid. Tharparkar police, acting on the tip, has picked up one […]
Hindu temple planned in Kentucky
A Hindu Temple or a proper worship place is reportedly being planned in Bowling Green (Kentucky), USA. According to reports, City-County Board of Adjustments of Warren County in Kentucky has approved Conditional Use Permit for a religious institution requested by International Swaminarayan Satsang Organization. Few Americans may know a Hindu, but they like them a […]
Pak Hindus join Muslims, aggrieved over persecution of Rohingyas (Pics)
Pak Hindu group Hindu Sudhar Sabha or HSS, a non-government and non-profit community organisation, working for the protection of human rights especially rights of women & religious minorities stood up for Rohingyas. Black Diwali for Hindu community as extreme violence by Islamists mar celebrations (pics) Aggrieved at the tales of horror coming from Myanmar, the […]
Oxford “zero” research again proves that Hinduism contributed to science
A highly significant research by University of Oxford has revealed that ancient Indian Bakhshali manuscript, dating to 3rd or 4th century, contained the world’s oldest recorded origin of the zero symbol that we use today. This was the time when Hinduism was flourishing in India and present day neighboring nations such as Pakistan and Bangladesh. […]
American preacher has a message for Balinese Hindus (Videos)
American preacher Angela Cummings has a message for Balinese Hindus who she says are not worshipping Jesus Christ. On YouTube account, Cummings posted a video titled “Attention Bali Indonesia” where she speaks about one true God and how the Hindu-majority Bali needs to “repent” and “follow Jesus.” Bali also has some Muslim population, but her […]