New Delhi, October 6, 2021: Kenya Hindus of the Hindu Council of Kenya (HCK) is planning to organize a nationwide mega-donation-drive on the eve of upcoming Hindu festival Diwali to support the needy populace. According to reports, donations will be collected either in cash or kind by the Kenya Hindus; and which may include electronic […]
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Be sensitive, Hindu leader tells Oxford University after beef-laced candy served on Diwali
New Delhi, December 4, 2020: Upset Hindus are urging for sensitivity training for senior executives of Oxford University and a formal apology as reports surfaced of offering beef-laced candies at a recent dinner celebrating Diwali at its Christ Church College. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA), said that Oxford University, which […]
Nelson Mandela on Hindu festival of Diwali
New Delhi, November 11, 2020: Nelson Mandela spoke at length about Diwali on November 3rd, 1991 at the Durban City Hall. Here is the full speech on the Hindu festival Diwali. Here is what he spoke verbatim: Diwali brings back for me memories of days on Robben Island. Regularly at this time of year when […]
Diwali comes early for Pak Hindu Migrants as they attain Indian Citizenship
New Delhi, November 8, 2020: Teenager Mahir is in a happy mood with new clothes, shoes, and a wristwatch. He feels the joy of the Diwali festival week before it has even arrived. His father Jitesh Kumar has fulfilled his promise of gifts; Indian citizenship. He has got an Indian citizenship certificate from the office of […]
Swedish Hindus plan an ‘outside’ Deepavali at Gamla Stan
New Delhi, October 27, 2020: Dussehra is over and, now, the Swedish Hindus are busy working towards making their Deepavali grand. The Swedish Hindus are planning a traditional Deepavali event at Kornhamnstorg, Gamla Stan, in the capital Stockholm on November 13, 2020. The event will have embassy officials of several countries as well as senior […]
Hindus seek public holiday on Diwali in New Zealand
New Delhi, October 22, 2020: Hindus are seeking public holiday in New Zealand on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals; starting 2022. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with New Zealand Hindu community as they had to be at work/school on their […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in Carroll School District of Texas, starting 2021
New Delhi, September 11, 2020: Hindus want schools in Carroll Independent School District (CISD) headquartered in Southlake (Texas) to stay closed on Diwali; the most popular of their festivals; starting 2021. They are thus urging Michelle Moore and Dr. David J. Faltys, Trustees President and Superintendent respectively of CISD, to adopt Diwali as an official holiday […]
South Africa: Hindus take Evangelists to court over insults and attacks
New Delhi, September 9, 2020: The South Africa Dharma Sabha has launched civil cases against the evangelists Simeon Bradley Chetty and Reverend Llewellyn Joseph for uttering statements deemed offensive to the South African Hindus. The cases have been launched in the Equality Court in the Chatsworth Magistrate’s Court. A team of advocates, attorneys, professors, and religious […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday for school children in New Jersey schools
New Delhi, September 9, 2020: Hindus want schools in Cherry Hill Public Schools (CHPS) in New Jersey to stay closed on Diwali; the most popular of their festivals; starting 2021. They are thus urging Lisa Saidel and Dr. Joseph Meloche, Board President and Superintendent respectively of CHPS headquartered in Cherry Hill, to adopt Diwali as […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in New York’s NHP-GCP School District, starting 2021
New Delhi, September 7, 2020: Hindus want schools in New Hyde Park-Garden City Park (NHP-GCP) School District in New York to stay closed on Diwali; the most popular of their festivals; starting 2021. They are thus urging Jennifer Kerrane and Dr. Jennifer Morrison, Board President and Superintendent respectively of NHP-GCP School District headquartered in New […]