Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has taken note of Audrey Truschke, Assistant Professor of South Asian History at Rutgers University, who has again caused a serious uproar among Hindus due to her inflammatory remarks on Lord Ram. Audrey Truschke recently tweeted that in the Ramayana, Sita described Lord Rama, her consort, as a “misogynistic pig.” Sita […]
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Both Pennsylvania Senate and House to open with Hindu mantras
On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg will start their respective sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Senate and House. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the English […]
First ever Afghan Hindu Temple opens in Maryland (Pics)
On the festive occasion of Baisakhi, the Afghan Hindu community also had another reason to rejoice; they now have their own Temple, the first of its kind in Maryland, United States. For the total 300 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs, this was a reason to rejoice. The Temple name is AsaMai Hindu Temple and its opening […]
India China eye ‘closer development partnership’
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval visited China from 12-13 April 2018 and held talks in Shanghai with Yang Jiechi, Member of Politburo and Director of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee. In a press statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said that the visit of NSA was part of regular high-level […]
Oklahoma County Commissioners meeting to open with Hindu prayer on May 2
Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, founded 1890, will start its day in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma, USA) on May two with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will read the […]
Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali
Welcoming Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey to close on this popular Hindu festival. ETPS Board of Education, in the Public Board Meeting of February 26, upon the recommendation of the Superintendent of Schools, unanimously […]
Payson City Council in Utah opening with Hindu mantras for first time since 1850 founding
Payson City Council in Utah (USA) will start its day with Hindu prayers on June six, reportedly for the first time since its founding in 1850, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Council. After Sanskrit delivery, he then will […]
Utah: Weber County Board of Commissioners to open with Hindu prayer for first time in 168 years
Weber County Board of Commissioners will start its day in Ogden (Utah, USA) with Hindu mantras on June five, reportedly for the first time since its founding in 1850, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, […]
Councils of 10 Utah cities and counties will start the day with Hindu mantras in June
Hindu prayers will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah between June four to seven, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scripture. These include Weber County Board of Commissioners (Ogden), Wasatch County Council (Heber City), Juab County Commission (Nephi), Payson City Council, Centerville City Council, Heber City Council, Woods Cross City […]
Baltimore/Washington International Airport charges for yoga space!
Hindus are critical of Baltimore/Washington International Airport where passengers/others have to pay $25 to use the reportedly only yoga space available, which is inside a gym. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that many US and world airports—San Francisco International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, […]