New Delhi, January 27, 2023: Luxury hotel chain Kempinski Hotel has offered “most sincere apologies” and “deepest regrets” and renamed its bar carrying the name of Hindu deity Hanuman in its Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok after Hindus protested calling it “highly inappropriate”. Richard Schestak, General Manager at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, in an email today […]
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Hindus worldwide welcome Israel Museum showcasing Hindu gods in Jerusalem
New Delhi, January 21, 2023: Hindus worldwide have welcomed the Israel Museum, “largest cultural institution in the State of Israel”, exhibiting various Hindu gods in the holy city of Jerusalem; calling it a remarkable interfaith gesture. The exhibition, titled “Body of Faith”, which will run through June 10, displays 14 sculptures of Hindu deities; including […]
Diverse clergy urges Augustana University to restore interfaith space
New Delhi, January 17, 2023: Religious leaders belonging to diverse traditions have urged the Augustana University in Sioux Falls (South Dakota) to urgently restore the campus interfaith space to the same status as it stood before December 30, when it was reportedly discovered as moved. Greek-Orthodox clergyman in Nevada Father Stephen R. Karcher, distinguished Hindu […]
After Hindu protest, Zen Fuego admits mistake, removes Lord Ganesha yoga towel
New Delhi, January 10, 2023: Ventura (California) based clothing company “Zen Fuego” has admitted “mistake” and withdrew the yoga towel carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha after Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Zen Fuego, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, wrote: It was our mistake to […]
Kempinski Hotel Bangkok renames its bar after Hindu protest
New Delhi, January 04, 2023: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, belonging to luxury hotel chain Kempinski, has reportedly renamed its bar carrying the name of Hindu deity Hanuman; after Hindus protested calling it “highly inappropriate”. Its “Hanuman Bar” is now called “1897 Lounge”. A martini concoction of Hanuman Bar called “Hanumantini”, which included Vodka and which Hindus […]
Hindus urge Zen Fuego withdraw Lord Ganesha yoga towel
New Delhi, December 29, 2022: Hindus are urging Ventura (California) based clothing company “Zen Fuego” for immediate withdrawal of yoga towel carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was greatly revered in Hinduism and was meant […]
Victoria Parliament turns down Hindu prayer request
New Delhi, December 14, 2022: Both the houses of the Victoria Parliament in Australia, Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly, have turned down requests to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session. On taking the chair at each sitting, Victoria Legislative Council President and Legislative Assembly Speaker read the Lord’s Prayer, a well-known prayer in Christianity. […]
UK Equality & Human Rights Commission refuses to help Hindus on Parliament opening-prayer issue
New Delhi, December 12, 2022: The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) seems to think that the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request is outside its current areas of work. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, “Correspondence Team” of EHRC wrote: “we cannot help with the […]
Diverse clergy urges Dutch Bros Coffee to stop charging extra for plant-based milk alternatives
New Delhi, December 07, 2022: A multi-faith coalition of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish leaders is urging Dutch Bros Coffee; large drive-through coffee chain headquartered in Oregon; to immediately stop charging extra for plant-based milk alternatives; calling it “unethical” and “unfair”. Greek-Orthodox clergyman in Nevada Father Stephen R. Karcher, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, renowned Buddhist minister Reverend Matthew […]
Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission refuses to help Hindus on Parliament opening-prayer issue
New Delhi, December 06, 2022: The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (IHREC) appears to think that the Irish Parliament’s denial of Hindu opening-prayer request does not appear to be covered by its functions. Responding to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who had raised this issue, “Chloe & The Your Rights Team” of IHREC, wrote […]