Source: newsweek.washingtonpost.com USA, March 17, 2010: [HPI note: There has been an ongoing debate in the Hindu community about Wendy Doniger’s book “The Hindus: an Alternative History.” this piece from Aseem Shukla summarizes the issue well.] Historian Wendy Doniger, professor of the History of Religion at the University of Chicago Divinity School, finds herself in the midst of a history…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Not yet settled in a permanent home, the soul takes temporary shelter in a body. Tirukural, Verse 340
Source: www.indoamerican-news.com HOUSTON, TEXAS, February 26, 2010: Full page advertisements for United States Census 2010 are currently appearing in many Indian newspapers in the US. It mentions the importance of being counted and assures that the US law “protects confidentiality” of the respondents. It also assures that the Immigration Department, IRS, FBI, CIA or the local police will not have…
Source: www.mid-day.com BANGALORE, INDIA, March 20, 2010: A new and massive chariot for Lord Siva is beinf prepared for the Mahalingeshvara temple. After the chariot (that is being given final touches in Puttur) is readied, it will stand at 71 feet, and weigh 40 tons. Over 10 sculptors under the guidance of renowned sculptor Krishnamurthy Achar have worked on the…
Source: beta.thehindu.com UK, March 18, 2010: Almost nine out of ten young people turn to the Internet to help solve their problems, according to a new survey. More than half of the youngsters who took refuge online ended up being more worried after finding the information on web pages, the poll, commissioned by Get Connected, a free confidential helpline, revealed.…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Killing time murders opportunities. Anonymous
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk NEW DELHI, INDIA, March 25, 2010: India’s Supreme Court ruled yesterday that unmarried couples have the right to live together after hearing a case involving a Tamil actress accused of corrupting young minds by promoting premarital sex. The judges pointed out that even the Hindu Gods, Lord Krishna and Radha, were co-habiting lovers rather than man and wife.…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Hindu Dharma is like a boundless ocean teeming with priceless gems. The deeper you dive, the more treasures you find. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)
Source: www.thejakartapost.com JAKARTA, INDONESIA, March 1, 2010: Thousands of Hindus crammed into Tirta Empul temple in Tampaksiring, Gianyar, on Sunday for a self-purification ritual in conjunction with Saraswati, the day of praise for the goddess of knowledge. Children and adults came to the temple in droves to conduct banyu pinaruh, a bathing ritual, which is performed to eliminate negative influences…
Source: www.timesanddemocrat.com SOUTH CAROLINA, U.S., March 19, 2010: Hindus in the Orangeburg area on Friday begin a significant chapter as they celebrate the opening of the new Hindu Temple and Cultural Center. Different spiritual and social events to mark the occasion will take place Friday-Sunday March 19-21 at the new facility. Temple trustee Sangeeta Gupta says an influx of new…