On March 12, Hindu community celebrated Holi in Bangladesh and we can say that this celebration took place amidst much fun, albeit for some time. In Shakhari Bazar area of Dhaka, where a big crowd of Hindus had come to play Holi, some men came to the area and started forcefully applying colour to Hijab […]
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Pakistan: Sweeper job ad asking for Shias, Hindus, and Christians withdrawn
In Pakistan, sweeper jobs are ‘culturally’ reserved for non-Muslims like Hindus and Christians but perhaps for the first time, Shias have also made the cut in the ‘non-Muslim’ list. Interestingly enough there is a separate mention of Balmikis for the job which is in line with the current policy of Pakistan on the census where Schedule Caste is […]
Quran desecration, blasphemy charges aggrieve Hindus but no relief
Daudkandi Police station of Comilla District of Bangladesh was simmering with anger after it was found that someone had shit on Holy Quran. Angry Muslim community suspected the Hindus. This was reported by many Bengali dailies on 17th March but the culprit arrested was Mohammad Habibur Rahman. Bangla.moralnews24.com covered the news along with the picture. […]
How Pakistani newspapers reported Yogi Adityanath’s elevation?
Pakistani newspapers are reporting extensively about the newbie Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh Yogi Adityanath with damning headlines. Tribune.com.pk, for example, had a less obvious headline where it shrieked: Modi picks Hindu hardliner to lead Uttar Pradesh TheNews.com made it even less obvious content with reporting that “Anti-Muslim hardliner named UP CM.” These are the same […]
Is Yoga the best friend that a university student needs?
A faculty member of State University of New York (SUNY) at Canton “aims to prove that the ancient Hindu spiritual practice yoga can help students battle the stresses of college life”, according to a University release. Its Assistant Professor Dr. Erica M. Sharpe is seeking student volunteers for a new four-week study, starting April 11, to […]
Harvard, Columbia researchers find yoga can reduce depression
Harvard andColumbia researchers find yoga and controlled breathing reduce depressive symptoms, according to The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine which has published this study on March one. This randomized controlled dosing study “Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder with Iyengar Yoga and Coherent Breathing” done by Harvard and Columbia researchers claims to provide evidence that […]
Pakistanis divided over ‘Hijab’ for marks! Here are the top takes!
If you are a girl in Pakistan then you can get extra marks. Punjab Higher Education Minister Raza Ali Gilani said that the girls who will cover their faces with Hijab will get extra 5 marks in the govt colleges. His comments have Pakistanis largely supporting the move while many also had their own takes on […]
On Holi, Pakistani PM says Islam gives equal rights (Video)
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday spoke at great lengths on the merits of Islam while wishing a gathering on Holi. He also said that Islam teaches respect for all religions and said to make a prosperous Pakistan, people will have to think as Pakistani. His address on the occasion of Holi was replete […]
Afghan Hindus and Sikhs to not play Holi
Afghan Hindus and Sikhs have decided to not celebrate Holi after a deadly attack that left many dead in Kabul. Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan, a 400-Bed military hospital, was attacked by terrorists belonging to Islamic State. The attack left at least 40 dead. This attack was carried by at least 5 militants and lasted several […]
Methodist Church now offers Yoga!
Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church (LHUMC) (in Linthicum, Maryland), whose history goes back to 1828, is now offering yoga classes. Besides the special Lent meditation-prayer services on Wednesdays, Linthicum Heights United Methodist Church is also offering two-levels of yoga in Church’s Fellowship Hall which include yoga postures, alignment and breath. Its current classes, “Yoga 1”, […]