Hindus are urging Coppell Independent School District (CISD) in suburban Dallas, with 47.4% students Asian, to proclaim official holiday on Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada said that Diwali holiday in CISD would be a step in the positive direction in view of presence of […]
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Hindu leader upset at exclusion of Asian-Americans in the “Inclusion” Plan of University of Kansas
Hindu leader Rajan Zed is upset at the exclusion of Asian-Americans from the “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan” for the University of Kansas (KU) College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Under its goals, this Plan talks about active recruitment to increase the representation of minority populations in the College’s faculty, staff and administrative/executive hires, […]
Walmart halts sale of Lord Ganesh doll within 24 hours of Hindu protest
“World’s largest retailer” Walmart abruptly stopped the sale of “Ganesh Plush Doll” from Walmart.com within less than 24 hours after Hindus protested, calling it “highly inappropriate”. “Ganesh Plush Doll”, earlier selling for $18.94 at Walmart.com, now shows up as “This item is no longer available”, when a customer tries to purchase it online. Distinguished Hindu […]
Temples on target in Fiji: Hindu God statues destroyed, religious books torn
A police investigation has begun into the break-in at the Shree Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Mandali at Waila in Nausori on December 25. This is the second Temple desecration being reported from Fiji in less than two weeks. The vandals targeted the Temple at around 2 am as per a report by the FBC news. Breaking […]
Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hindus and Sikhs to get cremation grounds
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Hindus and Sikhs will soon have cremation grounds. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) Hindus and Sikhs were being forced to bury their dead as there was no land for cremation available to them. Now, as per a report by Press Trust of India, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started building the facility from the chief […]
Walmart must withdraw Ganesh doll and apologize
Walmart, ‘world’s largest retailer’ has been told to immediately withdraw “Ganesh Plush Doll” from Walmart.com. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada yesterday, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and not to be thrown loosely around on the […]
India accepts the demand of Sri Lankan Lord Shiva devotees
India has stated that the Shri Lankan Lord Shiva devotees will now be allowed to travel to the Chidambaram Temple in Tamil Nadu for pilgrimage on a ferry. A Hindu group Siva Senai led by Maravanpulavu K.Sachithananthan was working to get this approval since last year on behalf of Lord Shiva devotees. Explaining the reason behind demanding […]
Open letter on 1971 victory and the disappointment of the Bangladesh Hindus
December 16th is the Victory Day of Bangladesh. This day is the biggest achievement of the Bengali nation and the fulfillment of the dream of freedom from many bloodsheds. After the exploitation, persecution, and misrule of the Pakistani rulers, on this day of 1971, the dawn of the new Dhaka was shining. The Great War […]
Australian Imam differs with Taslima Nasrin, says don’t compare Hindus with ISIS
Imam Tawhidi, spoke out on the raging controversy which has many Hindus feeling aggrieved over an article written by Taslima Nasrin which is titled ‘Why are Hindus trying to prove that they can become ISIS-like extremists.’ Tawhidi who had earlier stood by Indian government against Zakir Naik wrote in a statement: I don’t agree with […]
Mercantile greed and yoga don’t mix, Gwyneth Paltrow told
Hindu leader Rajan Zed is highly critical of Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow for unnecessary pushing of expensive yoga and meditation stuff through her lifestyle brand GOOP in its “2017 Holiday Gift Guide”. Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Gwyneth Paltrow, who had been known as “part yogini” and who […]