Minority Hindu community is under fierce attack in Myanmar as the Islamic militants and the Army fight fire with fire. A news has now emerged that at least 400 Hindus have gone missing while Hindu women have been left brutalized after rape. Many of these Hindus are feared murdered by their community members. ElevenMyanmar.com and […]
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Myanmar: 6 Hindus massacred by terrorists
The extremists in Myanmar murdered six Hindus in cold blood after opening an indiscriminate fire on them. The attack killed three Hindu children, two Hindu men, and one Hindu woman on the spot. Two women are still seriously injured and their details have not been shared by the State Councillor Officer, Myanmar. The office released […]
New Hampshire museum to celebrate Janmashtami
Horatio Colony Museum in Keene (New Hampshire, USA) is celebrating Janmashtami, marking Hindu deity Lord Krishna’s birthday, on August 19. Janmashtami has already been celebrated world over as Lord Krishna is a widely loved and admired Hindu God. Traditional songs, dance and Indian food-treats will form part of the Janmashtami event; which is free to […]
Hinduism is the fastest growing religion in Australia
Hinduism has now become the fastest-growing religion in Australia in a span of the last 25 years, increasing from 0.3% in 1991 census to 1.9% of the population in 2016 census, numbering at 440,300. According to information from Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) press release, sourced from 2016 census and dated June 27; “No Religion” […]
Hindus hope fair treatment of minorities under new PM of Ireland
Hindus have welcomed Hindu descent Dr. Leo Varadkar, 38, on being in line for being the youngest and 13th Prime Minister (Taoiseach) of Ireland. He is also openly Gay and is therefore considered modern in his approaches. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hindu community world over […]
Bangladesh: Hindu families punished by setting their houses on fire
34 Hindu families residing at village Pirakoir, which falls in the Manda Upazila of Nowgaon District of Bangladesh, are living under fear and persecution while the police have turned a blind eye to their sufferings. Bangladesh Minority Watch (BDMW) has reported that on 7th May, 2017 at about 5.30 pm, Hindu man Riten Saha was passing a paddy […]
Gharwapsi: 22 Muslims return to Hinduism in Uttar Pradesh
More than 3 dozen Muslims embraced Hinduism in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad. The group is from the Ambedkar Nagar district and included women and children as well, reported the ANI. The group decided to come back to the Hindu fold after finding out that their ancestors were Hindus. ANI reports that they found out that about 20 […]
Bangladesh: Hindu families evicted, women and children assaulted
12 Hindu families belonging to the fishermen community were forcefully evicted and their houses were demolished in Bangladesh. The incident occurred on May 3rd, 2017 in Palanpara which falls in the Dhaperhat Union of Sadullahpur Upazila, Gaibandha District, Bangladesh. Even the Hindu worship place used by the families was destroyed and their belongings were set […]
Hindu leader stands up for the rights of indigenous people of New Zealand
In view of Playboy model nude photo-shoot on sacred Mount Taranaki, Hindus are urging New Zealand government to offer effective protection to indigenous Maori sacred sites and make sure those were not disrespected in the future. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Mount Taranaki was of enormous spiritual […]
Balochistan: Violence erupts against Hindus, while a child dies (Video)
Balochistan saw massive protests after the police did not hand over a Hindu man suspected of committing blasphemy against Islam. The mob of locals chanted Allah O Akbar and other religious slogans in the Lasbela district’s Hub area of Balochistan, DawnNews reported. The failure to hand over the man, made the locals resort to pelt […]