The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu to visit United States of America on September 8-9, 2018 to address the 2nd World Hindu Congress being held in Chicago on the occasion of 125th Anniversary of Swami Vivekananda’s Historic Speech at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in 1893. The Vice President will also participate […]
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Alabama must end “prohibition” of yoga in public schools
Hindus are urging Alabama to end “prohibition” of yoga in the public schools of the State. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada, said that this “prohibition” was clearly doing a disservice to Alabama’s students and denying them the valuable opportunities to avail the multiple benefits yoga provided. Alabama State Department of […]
Hindus tell Chile brewery to withdraw goddess Kali beer and apologize
Hindus are urging Valdivia (Chile) based Cerveza Bundor craft brewery to apologize and retire its “Kali IPA” beer carrying the reimagined image of Hindu goddess Kali; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) yesterday, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial […]
Czech firm told to withdraw goddess Durga online slot gambling game and apologize
Hindus are urging Prague (Czech Republic) based and Malta registered online gambling company Endorphina Limited to immediately withdraw its “Durga Online Slot Game”, calling it highly inappropriate. “Prepare to get stunned with the Hindu mythology inspired slot… where Divine Power rules… Embracing the majestic story, the Players will enjoy the game attempting to spot the […]
Hindu anger and protests make Prime Minister apologize
Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley issued an unreserved apology to the Hindu community for any hurt caused by a saree disrobing skit performed at the PNM’s recent sports and family day. The apology came after several Hindu and women groups took umbrage and a backlash ensued. The apology was tendered on August 19th 2018. Dr […]
Dakota to have their first Hindu temple soon
A Hindu temple is planned to open soon in the Tea suburb of South Dakota’s largest city Sioux Falls, which is claimed to be the “first Hindu temple in the Dakotas”. North Dakota and South Dakota, states in the Great Plains region of USA, are spread out in about 147,814 square miles area. There is […]
England brewery told to withdraw goddess Kalika beer and apologize
Hindus are urging Ashby-de-la-Zouch (Derbyshire, England) based Tollgate Brewery to apologize and withdraw its Kalika IPA beer; calling it highly inappropriate. Label of Tollgate’s Kalika IPA beer (described as “Well hopped dark gold IPA”, under its Light Beers category) carries image of Hindu goddess Kalika (or Kali). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement […]
Trinidad and Tobago: Hundreds join Kamla Persad Bissessar in protest against Saree Disrobing skit (Pics inside)
Kamla Persad Bissessar is a senior politician of Trinidad and Tobago and is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As per the 1990 official census, Hindu community accounts for 24 percent of the total population of Trinidad and Tobago. Angry at the saree disrobing […]
Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla Persad Bissessar slams ruling party on abuse to Hindu woman
Kamla Persad Bissessar is a senior politician of Trinidad and Tobago and is the first woman to hold the office of Prime Minister of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. As per the 1990 official census, Hindu community accounts for 24 percent of the total population of Trinidad and Tobago. Several Hindu groups in Trinidad and […]
Saree disrobing skit angers Hindus in Trinidad and Tobago
The use of a yellow sari in a skit by People’s National Movement (PNM) supporters has been deemed offensive by the Hindus of Trinidad and Tobago. Many Hindus see it as ‘religious hatred’ which was on full display when a woman wearing a yellow sari was disrobed by the “PNM gorillas” at the PNM’s Family […]