Source GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 6, 2012 (Toronto Sun): Minority religious communities in Pakistan are living in “fear and terror” of Islamic fundamentalists amid abductions and forced conversions that the government is helpless to stop, the World Council of Churches (WCC) said on Wednesday. A statement from the WCC’s ruling Central Committee declared that Pakistan’s small Hindu and Christian communities were…
Source NEW ZEALAND, August 24, 2012 (Indian Weekender): After 10 years, the Shri Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan of NZ Inc. is finally on track in its mission to begin work on its new temple in Church Str Onehunga. “We are finally getting there,” Sanstahan president Hari Gangisetty said. “Today is a historic day for the Sansthan,” he said, referring to the…
Source See yourself everywhere. You are the whole world.— Satguru Yogaswami (1872-1964), Sri Lankan mystic
Source CLAREMONT, CALIFORNIA, August 24, 2012: Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) and the Nalanda Confluence Institute (NCI) today signed an agreement to have collaborative initiatives to strengthen and enhance the study of Hindu Dharma in the United States and India through the implementation of innovative programs in CLU. NCI is partnering with Dharma Civilization Foundation (DCF), in order to bring a…
Source CALIFORNIA, U.S., September 8, 2012 (LA Times): California employers face new restrictions against shunting Sikh and Muslim workers to backroom jobs out of public view based on their wearing of turbans, beards and hijabs, under a law signed Saturday by Gov. Jerry Brown. “This bill, AB 1964, makes it very clear that wearing any type of religious clothing or…
Source BANGALORE, Sept 9, 2012 (Times of India): Come September 19 and eco friendly icons of Lord Ganesha look good to find their way to homes of many a devotee in Bangalore. Eco-friendly Ganeshas are ‘in’ this year, evident by the advance bulk bookings. “People are now aware of being environment-friendly, which the sale and booking figures clearly indicate. We…
Source DENPASAR, BALI, August 14, 2012 (The Bali Times): A major Indonesian broadcaster has been forced to cancel one of its prime Ramadan TV shows after angry protests from Balinese Hindus. The Indosiar historical drama series Sembilan Wali was commissioned to run throughout the Muslim fasting month, and features fictionalised adventures of the so-called “Wali Songo,” the “Nine Saints” said…
Source It is always good to endure injuries done to you, but to forget them is even better.— Tirukkural
HPI KAUAI, HAWAII, September 9, 2012 (HPI): The October/November/December 2012 issue of our flagship magazine is a special edition honoring Hindu temples and those who build them. With all the other fascinating articles and features you are used to. Our Hindu of the YearSince 1990 we have given our coveted Hindu Renaissance Award to the man or woman spiritual leader…
Source LEICESTER, U.K., September 7, 2012 (thisisleicestershire.co.uk): More than 2,000 people have signed a petition calling on council bosses not to axe a grant for a major Hindu celebration. Leicester City Council has been providing US$32,000 to help pay for an annual Navratri event at De Montfort Hall, but is considering stopping the support from next year. The organizers of…