New Delhi, May 12, 2022: Hindus are urging California’s Fresno-Clovis-Central-Orange Center-Washington School Districts and all private and charter schools of the Fresno area to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in Fresno area schools […]
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California: Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Stockton area schools
New Delhi, May 11, 2022: Hindus are urging California’s Stockton-Lincoln-Lodi-Manteca Unified School Districts and all private and charter schools of the area to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in Stockton area schools as […]
23 New Jersey school districts to close on Diwali in 2022
New Delhi, May 03, 2022: Welcoming 23 New Jersey public school districts closing schools on Diwali this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in the state to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not […]
Hindus seek Diwali holiday in all Pennsylvania schools after Spring-Ford proposal
New Delhi, February 01, 2022: Welcoming Spring-Ford Area School District (SFASD) in Pennsylvania for reportedly proposing holiday on Diwali in its 2022-23 calendar; Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in Pennsylvania to close on their most popular festival Diwali. SFASD Board will consider this proposed calendar on January 24. “Diwali is being added to […]
Welcoming Nativity at W. Virginia Capitol, Hindus look forward to Hindu gods display on Diwali
New Delhi, December 25, 2021:Welcoming Nativity Scene at West Virginia State Capitol, Hindus intend to showcase various Hindu deities at the Capitol during next Diwali, most popular Hindu festival which falls on October 24 in 2022. “Tabletop Nativity Scene”, is reportedly displayed in Upper Rotunda House between December 13 to December 27 in the West Virginia State Capitol in […]
Kenya Hindus collecting donations for less fortunate during festival season
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 […]
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 […]