Managing Director of Hindu American Foundation Samir Kalra has vowed that his organization will continue to work for the Hindu community after an FBI report on hate crimes against Hindus show a marked increase. Despite Donald Trump’s outreach to Hindus and other minorities in the election run-up, it seems very little has changed on the ground. […]
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Hindu American Foundation slams Audrey Truschke
Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has taken note of Audrey Truschke, Assistant Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University, who has again caused a serious uproar among Hindus due to her inflammatory remarks on Lord Ram. Audrey Truschke recently tweeted that in the Ramayana, Sita described Lord Rama, her consort, as a “misogynistic pig.” Sita […]
Fiji: This beautiful Temple is undergoing a beautification drive!
Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi (Fiji) is reportedly planned to undergo a $0.5 million upgrade and beautification. Upgrading also includes constructing a vegetarian eatery. This Temple, run by Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam Fiji (TISISF), also plans to celebrate its 24th anniversary with elaborate Mahakumbabhishekam rituals in June next. This temple, which opens […]
Hindu American Foundation slams USCIRF for Hinduphobic declaration
Hindu American Foundation (HAF) attacked US Religious Freedom Commission (USCIRF) for putting India in list of “Country of Particular Concern Watch list,” or “Tier 2” list in league with Afghanistan, Turkey, Russia, and others. Suhag A. Shukla, Executive Director of the Hindu American Foundation, also admonished the body stating that the Commission makes the overtly […]
Afghan Hindu Asylum seeker deported from Germany
Afghan Hindu deportation from Germany has evoked condemnation from many Hindu groups. The Afghan Hindu in question is Samir Narang, who braved many hardships to escape Afghanistan four years ago and was able to reach Germany and assimilated well, in the local culture. But now, Germany has decided against him and he faces deportation. In a […]