Air pollution is a major issue in India The National Green Tribunal in the order passed on 10.12.2015, had directed and prohibited crop or agricultural residue burning in any part of the NCT of Delhi, State of Rajasthan, State of Punjab, State of Uttar Pradesh and State of Haryana. The residual burning made headlines as […]
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Bangladesh: Hindus mourn the murder of the Bull of a Hindu Temple (Pics)
On January 6th, the Hindus of Bangladesh woke up to the news of the murder of a Bull. Bangladesh’s Hindus consider Cows and Bulls as part of the Hindu religion and their reaction was natural. This Bull was also special. He was a peaceful sentient being who used to sit outside the Kal Bhairo Mandir […]
Hinduphobia: Hindus face racist outbursts for celebrating Diwali in South Africa
From being called the ‘community of the worst thoughtless people’ and wishing them a ‘horrible death’ the Diwali celebrating Hindus in South Africa saw it all. Again. Several racial and Hinduphobic slurs against the Hindus surfaced on social media in South Africa with many calling Hindus ‘cooly vaalie’ refering to their humble beginnings in the […]
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister’s Diwali greetings to the Hindus!
St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris has sent this Diwali greeting to the Hindus. In a statement he said: I wish to take this opportunity to commend the significant contributions of the Indian community in advancing our nation-building efforts and prosperity agenda here in St. Kitts and Nevis, and to say that […]
First ever large-scale Diwali celebration in Sweden brings the spotlight on Hindus! (Pics)
Hindu community in Sweden recently stole the limelight after it celebrated the Diwali Festival in Stockholm in front of the Parliament of Sweden on 9th November 2018. The event was organized by the organizations namely, Hindu Forum Sweden (HFS) and Hindus In Sweden. The program began at 15:45 with blowing of conch to welcome Chitra Paul, […]
UK: Lord Krishna’s idols stolen from Shree Swaminarayan Temple
The Shree Swaminarayan Temple of Willesden was broken into right after the celebration of Diwali worldwide on November 9th and three sacred Lord Krishna were taken away by a masked thief. The burglar remains absconding till now. Shree Swaminarayan Temple, Willesden is one of the biggest Hindu Temples in Europe and the news of burglary at the […]
President of South Africa says Hinduism teaches tolerance, wishes Happy Diwali
President Cyril Ramaphosa wishes South Africa’s Hindu community a happy Diwali and New Year. The annual Festival of Lights and the advent of the new year signify the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Diwali also symbolises freedom and spiritual enlightenment, he mentioned that in a written statement issued by his office. […]
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago celebrates Diwali with Hindus (Pics)
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Keith Rowley and his wife Mrs. Sharon Rowley enjoyed Diwali celebrations at the Diplomatic Centre, St Anns yesterday (Sunday 04 November 2018). Diwali is one of the major festivals of the Hindu community worldwide and Trinidad and Tobago are no different with the Prime Minister himself wearing a crisp […]
Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali
Welcoming Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey to close on this popular Hindu festival. ETPS Board of Education, in the Public Board Meeting of February 26, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, unanimously […]
Hindus urge all Pennsylvania schools to close on Diwali
Welcoming Council Rock School District (CRSD) for declaring holiday on November seven, when their most popular festival Diwali falls this year. Board of Directors of CRSD, headquartered in Newtown (Pennsylvania), in their meeting on February 15, unanimously approved 2018-2019 calendar which includes the addition of Diwali as an official school holiday. In 2017, Unionville-Chadds Ford […]