New Delhi, June 28, 2022: Welcoming Brandywine School District Wilmington closing PK-12 schools on October 24 (Diwali) this year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent-parochial schools in Delaware to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply […]
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Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Houston area schools
New Delhi, July 19, 2022: Hindus are urging Texas’ all Houston area independent school districts; and private/independent, charter, parochial schools; to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Besides the largest Houston Independent School District (ISD), they are seeking Diwali holiday in 24 other area ISDs (Aldine, Alief, Channelview, Clear Creek, Conroe, Crosby, Deer Park, […]
Multi-faith clergy to hold candlelight vigil to pray for peace in Eastern Europe
New Delhi, March 05, 2022: Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Baha’i-Pagan religious leaders of northwestern Nevada will unite in a candlelight vigil and pray together in Reno on March six, seeking peaceful resolution of violent armed conflict in Eastern Europe. Being jointly coordinated by Saint Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church Rector the Reverend Thomas W. Blake and distinguished Hindu statesman […]
Multi-faith religious leaders holding candlelight vigil to honor Nevadans who died homeless in 2021
New Delhi, February 20, 2022: In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i religious leaders of the area are joining together to remember homeless Nevadans who died in 2021. Besides lighting candles in memory of Nevadans who lost their lives while homeless, some from exposure to the elements, religious leaders plan to […]
Hindu communiqué for the world for 2022: Spread goodwill and hope
New Delhi, December 31, 2021: Hindus have offered New Year’s greetings to the world. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today; wished happiness, justice, liberty, love and peace for the world during 2022. We pray that 2022 bring hope and trust in which we, the people, flourish and build a […]
Hindus offer condolences on Desmond Tutu’s death
New Delhi, December 30, 2021: Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu, who died on December 26 in Cape Town (South Africa). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that they were saddened by the passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, an esteemed peace leader […]
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 […]
Multi-faith clergy coalition urges Louis Vuitton to walk away from fur
New Delhi, December 16, 2021: In a remarkable interfaith gesture; a group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its clothing and other products; showing its commitment to ethical choices, animal welfare and compassionate fashion. Staying true to the “Value” of its parent Moët […]
Hindu temples reopen in Harare for vaccinated devotees only
New Delhi, August 31, 2021: Two Hindu temples in Harare (Zimbabwe), run by Hindu Society Harare (HSH), which have reportedly been closed for months due to COVID-19, have reopened; but entry is restricted for community members “who have had both doses of COVID 19 vaccination”. Society’s notice issued on August 27 states: …The Anson Road […]
Hindu leader denounces “culture strategy” of funding projects which belittle minority religions
New Delhi, July 18, 2021: Governments should not be in the business of using taxpayer’s money to fund projects which patronize sacrilege, blatant belittling of “other” traditions and ridiculing entire communities; distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed emphasized in a statement in Nevada (USA) today. Scottish Government is Strategic Partner of Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) and reportedly recently […]