Source: www.nationaldailyngr.com NIGERIA, May 21, 2009: For four years, the Indian Community in Nigeria has been providing free eye care to the public–not only examinations, but prescription glasses and even surgery. During the three-day “Save the Sight, Spread the Light Free Eye Screening and Operation Camp” starting onFebruary 18, a team of eye specialists from India screened over 5,000 Nigerians…
Source: news.bbc.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, August 12, 2009: A new study suggests that people from different cultures read facial expressions differently. In the research carried out by a team from Glasgow University, East Asian observers found it more difficult to distinguish some facial expressions. The work published in Current Biology journal challenges the idea facial expressions are universally understood. The researchers…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Seek the Infinite, for that alone is Joy unlimited, imperishable, unfailing, self-sustaining, unconditioned, timeless. When you have this joy, human life becomes a paradise; the light, the grace, the power, the perfections of that which is highest in your inner consciousness, appear in your everyday life. Swami Omkarananda
Source: www.hindustantimes.com KATHMANDU, NEPAL, August 16, 2009: Nepal’s hallowed Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest Hindu shrines and a Unesco world heritage site, is once again the center of controversy. When the Maoist government was in power, it appointed Bishnu Dahal, a Nepali, to serve as chief priest, contrary to the time-honored tradition of employing only Indian priests from the…
Source: www.thaindian.com BENGALURU, INDIA, August 23, 2009: On the occasion of Ganesha Chaturthi, many devotees in different parts of the country like to pay their special obeisance to Lord Ganesha in distinct ways. In Bhubaneshwar, an artist has sculpted Lord Ganesha statues from soap for the 10-day annual festival which commenced on Sunday. “People, including kids, will come to watch…
Source: www.hindustantimes.com INDIA, August 23, 2009: All preparations have been made. Now, millions of devotees around the globe are ready to celebrate Ganesha Chaturthi today and tomorrow, depending on the time zone. For a few months, life-like clay models of Lord Ganesha have been made by skilled artisans. Some are exquisitely decorated. Others, simple and sincere, are heartfelt creations of…
Source: news.bbc.co.uk LONDON, UK, August 23, 2009: The BBC has created a slideshow showing the preparations for Ganesha Chaturthi, focusing on the professional making of murtis. Click on the source above to see the photos.
Source: www.pib.nic.in DELHI, INDIA, August 23, 2009: The Vice President of India Shri M. Hamid Ansari has greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, the birth of Lord Ganesha who is the embodiment of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune. In his message, Shri Ansari said that the festival marking the birth of Lord Ganesha is celebrated with…
Source: www.stltoday.com ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA, August 16, 2009: Members of the Hindu Temple of St. Louis on Saturday vividly marked Indian Independence Day. India gained its independence from almost two centuries of British colonial rule on Aug. 15, 1947. Since then, people in India and those of Indian descent throughout the world have honored the day with ceremonies, entertainment…
Source: www.nytimes.com NEW YORK, August 20, 2009 (by the New York Times’ dance critic): “Erasing Borders: Festival of Indian Dance” strikes me as the best new arrival on this city’s dance scene in the last two years. Of all the open-air programs I have seen in this city, nothing stops the casual pedestrian better than performers in full Indian dance…