www.capeem.org CALIFORNIA, August 30, 2007: The California Parents for the Equalization of Educational Materials (CAPEEM) reports on their lawsuit against the California State Board of Education over the adoption of school textbooks which deal with ancient India and Hinduism. They contend the process was unfair and contrary to California and federal law. Arvind Kumar, Director CAPEEM, writes, “The lawsuit is…
shitalou.iguavie@orange.fr GUADELOUPE, FRANCE, August 31, 2008: HPI received the following press release: “We regret to inform you of the passing of Sri Mahesh. He was one of the first to bring Yoga and particularly Hatha Yoga to France. Shri Mahesh Ghatradyal has been teaching us traditional yoga and Indian culture since 1956. He Created the Centre Franco-Indien; the Federation Francaise…
www.gilroydispatch.com KAPAA, HAWAII, August 19, 2007: (HPI note: This story is on our own monastery in Kauai.) The Hawaiian island of Kauai is known throughout the world for its great natural beauty. Tourists flock to its sunny beaches, rugged coastline and resort hotels. And this island paradise is familiar to many who have only watched the many Hollywood movies filmed…
www.nytimes.com UNITED STATES, August 31, 2007: Ever since “An Inconvenient Truth,” Al Gore has been the darling of environmentalists, but that movie hardly endeared him to the animal rights folks. According to them, the most inconvenient truth of all is that raising animals for meat contributes more to global warming than all the sport utility vehicles combined. The biggest animal…
www.cnn.com LILBUM, GEORGIA, August 27, 2007: BAPS has opened the “largest temple of its kind in North America” in a suburb of Atlanta with consecration ceremonies that were broadcast live on three Indian TV channels. BAPS opened the temple for the press, giving guided tours and answering questions on the details of the construction and the enormous force of volunteers…
infinityfoundation.com PRINCETON, NEW JERSEY, August 31, 2007: Infinity Foundation seeks scholars to help research, review, prepare manuscripts and coordinate in various phases of publishing. The scope of the subject matter of interest is broad, and covers the study of Indic civilization/culture across the humanities and social sciences. For example, topics of interest include but are not limited to: history of…
mccbchst@yahoo.com KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 28, 2007: The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism is distressed at the statements made by the Chief Justice and the Attorney General of Malaysia which seem to advocate the wholesale replacement of 50 years of legal tradition in Malaysia. On August 22, 2007, The Star reported that the Chief Justice…
mangalorean.com KYOTO, JAPAN, August 28, 2007: “Since terrorism is now taking new shape with the advent of modern technology, there is a need to strengthen peace process and come out with the novel approach of peace initiatives along with prayers,” said His Holiness Sri Sri Sugunendra Theertha Swamiji of Jagadguru Sri Madhvaachaarya Moola Maha Samsthaanam, Sri Puthige Mutt, Udupi, Karnataka,…
and Campaign Dinners WASHINGTON, D.C. AND NEW YORK, August 30, 2007: (HPI note: Following is a press release, please note some events are RSVP today!) You are invited to join the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) leadership and supporters from around the country at a Capitol Hill Evening reception along with presentations of their recent activities and previews of their upcoming…
www.hinduonnet.com COLOMBO, SRI LANKA, August 25, 2007: With seven media workers killed, three news organizations attacked by gunmen and scores of journalists fleeing for their lives, Sri Lanka’s tumultuous Jaffna peninsula is one of the world’s most dangerous places for journalists, media watchdogs said. A report on Friday from a group including Reporters Without Borders and International Media Support blamed…