Malaysia saw another controversy erupt and again it is the Hindu community which is at the receiving end. Penang Deputy Chief Minister P Ramasamy and Gerakan Deputy Youth Chief H Puvaniten have criticized the organizer of this year’s Penang Run for being insensitive to the feelings and sentiments of the Hindus. The organizer, ActifeStyle, has planned […]
Tag: Diwali
Vatican wishes Hindus a very Happy Diwali!
Vatican has wished Hindus across the world. Dear Hindu Friends, that is how Vatican started its Diwali greetings. The Vatican greetings were sent by the President of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran. The greetings for Diwali titled Christians and Hindus: Promoting hope among families spoke at length over the family values. […]
National Tribal Carnival set to enthral India!
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the National Tribal Carnival in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion after witnessing an enthralling National Tribal Carnival parade, he said this is the first time that tribal groups from across the country would be in Delhi at the time of the festive occasion of Diwali. He said […]
Chickpea prices may cool down soon, as government prepares for a fight
The meeting of Inter-Ministerial committee on prices held here today under the chairmanship of Secretary Department of Consumer Affairs, Hem Pande reviewed prices and availability of pulses. It was decided that besides offering Chana (chickpea) to the State Governments, its significant quantity should be released immediately through NCDEX (National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited) also to […]
Pakistani Hindus want advance salary this Diwali
Pakistani Hindus are requesting the Sindh government to pay them advance salaries before their festival Diwali which is on October 30. The employees working in the Karachi Municipal Corporation and other departments of Sindh government are requesting this. Parkash P Chanal who is a leader of the Pakistan Harijan Federation said that the members request […]
Diwali themed train in Singapore gets thumbs up from Hindus across the world! (Pics)
Diwali is here and the spirit of the festival of light is already shining bright in Singapore! Singapore is the first one to get in the festive mood with a pretty Diwali-themed train that was launched by the Singapore’s Minister for Transport, Khaw Boon Wan, and will run on the North East Line (NEL) till mid […]