Miley Cyrus has shown interest in Hinduism. She is not the only one! Pretty woman Julia Roberts, Hugh Jackman and many other Hollywood celebs in recent years found themselves on the path of Dharma known as Hinduism which they felt helped them grow spiritually. Miley Cyrus is a curious case though; considered a wild child […]
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Markandey Katju: Sanghis are no Hindus, Hinduism not Brahmanism
Markandey Katju is known for speaking his mind whether one likes it or not!Sanghis are no Hindus. Sanghis is a term mostly used to identify supporters of RSS and BJP. The retired Supreme Court judge in a blog titled ‘Sanghis are no Hindus’ said that those who claim to represent Hinduism are not true representatives! Markandey […]
Hindu woman abducted for forced conversion
Hindu woman Sima Majumder (21), a teacher at Mandir Vidayalaya of Madhabpur Municipality in the Hobigonj District of Bangladesh, was kidnapped by local Muslims for conversion to Islam on 15th February 2017 at about 9 a.m. Bangladesh Police failed to rescue the victim and has also failed to arrest the main perpetrator Md. Sheon Chowdhury […]
Trump rings refugee alarm again, while Hindus also feel the heat
Donald Trump tweeted that 72% of refugees admitted into the USA in between 3rd February 2017 and 11 February 2017 come overwhelmingly from the seven Islamic countries, namely, from SYRIA, IRAQ, SOMALIA, IRAN, SUDAN, LIBYA & YEMEN ( Why are these nations mentioned in capital letters? Because that’s how the US President wrote. Why? Ask him). […]
Hindu woman breaks the glass ceiling, joins Sindh Police
Hindu woman Shanti became one of the shining examples of women empowerment in Pakistan when she cracked the glass ceiling and became a constable in the Sindh Police force. Shanti comes from the Kohli community which is one of the most vulnerable section of the minority Hindu community and from which many girls have succumbed […]
Hindu population in Canada set to grow more while Muslims lead
Hindu population would increase and would be somewhere between 2.5% and 2.9% of the total population of Canada in 2036, according to a study of population projections developed by Canada’s national statistical agency, Statistics Canada (SC). The number of religiously unaffiliated people would also continue to increase and could represent between 28.2% and 34.6% of […]
This man is a victim of blasphemy but was called a ‘Hindu terrorist’
Hindu fisherman, also dubbed a ‘Hindu terrorist‘ by many netizens of Bangladesh, Rasraj Das was granted bail on 16 January 2017. His release from jail is a huge win for the Bangladesh Hindu community for whom each day is turning out to be a new challenge. Rasraj’s account was used to post anti-Islamic picture and this […]
Zimbabwe: Hindus prepare to celebrate 25th anniversary of Omkar Temple
Hindus of Zimbabwe are gearing up to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Shree Omkar Mandir in Ridgeview area of Harare on April 15-16. This event is being organized by The Hindoo Society Harare (HSH) which is a registered welfare organization whose history goes back to 1916. The event would also have performances by renowned Indian musician Anup […]
Bangladesh: Temple desecrated, Priest says Hindus in danger
Bangladesh is failing to keep the radicals at bay as another Hindu Temple desecration has come to light. Bangladesh Minority Watch has reported that perpetrators desecrated and vandalized 20 Hindu deity statues in three Hindu Temples at Jamalbazar Area of Tungipara Upazila of Gopalgonj District. The incident occurred on 5th January, late night, and The […]
Russian Hindus seek help after persecution by radicals
Russian Hindus have sought help after one of the prominent Hindu spiritual leader Sri Prakash ji was targeted by conservatives. The Russian Hindus have taken up their cause online with a petition set to be delivered to Rusian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Foreign Minister of India Sushma Swaraj and Foreign Minister of Russia […]