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Let us pray for the safety of Hindus

The news of atrocities against Hindus in Malaysia is sought to be justified by the largely Moslem government and majority Moslem society there by raising the bogey of ‘RSS link’…

Indian Tourists Start Avoiding Malaysia as Malaysia cracks-down on ethnic Indians

A week is not even a punctuation mark in the history of nations. But how rapidly relations between India and Malaysia have deteriorated in the past week in the wake…

FACT FILE: Violation of Human Rights in Malaysia, of people of indian origin

SYMPOSIUM “AN ASSESSMENT OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE PEOPLE OF INDIAN ORIGIN IN MALAYSIA” 6TH DECEMBER, 2007 INDIAN LAW INSTITUTE, NEW DELHI- 110 001 BACKGROUND PAPER BY MR. P.…

Speaker on Campus – Outreaching Hinduism to the US Campuses

In the months of September and October – 2007, youths of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) successfully conducted Speaker on Campus project in several US Universities. Various students from different universities…

Malaysia-neither humane nor secular; India?

The way the Malaysian authorities have dealt with the peacefully protesting Hindus numbering more than 10,000, deserves to be condemned in the strongest of terms. It is sad & unfortunate…

Malaysia’s State Sponsored Jehad-Dr Pravin Togadia

Reacting strongly against the brutal use of Malaysian Government’s force against peacefully protesting Hindus, Dr Pravin Togadia, VHP Secretary General condemned it as MALAYSIAN GOVERNMEN’S STATE SPONSORED JEHADI TERRORISM against…

Controversy over ‘Mohammed’, The Teddy bear rages

A British school teacher was arrested in Sudan Reason– For insulting Islam’s prophet Mode of insult Was it a cartoon this time? No- The mistake by the teacher was that…

Protest against Discrimination of Hindus in Malaysia-Video

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m96FCTKHNA8&rel=1] Members of Malaysia’s Indian community have protested on the streets of Kuala Lumpur, the capital. They are demanding equal rights in a country they believe discriminates against them.…

Release Malaysian Hindu Leaders- Human Rights Organisations

FEDERATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONS OF INDIA 8,TODERMAL LANE, BENGALI MARKET, NEW DELHI-110001 25th November 2007 RT. HON. DATO’ SERI ABDULLAH AHMAD BADAWI Hon. Prime Minister of Malaysia Your Highness,…

Hindu protest rocks Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Malaysia’s ethnic Indian community staged its biggest anti-government street protest on Sunday when more than 10,000 protesters defied tear gas and water cannon to voice complaints…

Hindu Leaders arrested in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian police on Friday arrested Hindu leaders of Malaysia on charges of planning to organise a protest March on Sunday in country’s Capital against the discrimination against…

Indonesian Rupiah with Lord Ganesha

The Indonesian Government’s 20,000 rupiah note with Lord Ganesha’s picture. According to the Finance Minister of Indonesia-The biggest Islamic Nation- the reason for putting Ganesha picture is to “remove all…

Despot and Divisive Pakistan

1. Pakistan at this time, is involved in a political chaos, from the confusion, and from the make and construct of which, it won¢t be easy for Pakistan to either…

200 Lashes to Gang Rape Victim,Courtesy Shariat

Riyadh: Bear the torture and stay back in home-This is the ridiculous and heinous message given out by a Holy Nation of Muslims to their women folks, who are victims…

Bibles Banned at 2008 Beijing Olympics

CBNNews.com – reports that Organizers for the 2008 Olympics in China have included ‘Bible’ in their list of items banned from the Olympic village. The committee cited “security reasons” for…

VijayaDashami Program by HSS Bayarea

US:Bay Area:Vijayadashami, being one of the most auspicious days for Hindus, is celebrated with great fervor all across India, and many parts of the world. It comes as the finale…

Another Bamiyan-style vandalism in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: In a re-run of the horrible vandalism that destroyed the Bamiyan Buddha statues in Afghanistan, Pakistani Taliban rebels have carried out a second attack on a historic 40-metre…

Massive welcome to P. Parameswarji in Dubai

DUBAI : Bharateeya Vichara Kendram Director P. Parameswarji reached Dubai for a week long tour in U.A.E. He was received by the representative of various organizations at Dubai International Airport.…

Protest in Chennai over Malaysia razing temples

Chennai : Hindu Munnani leaders Rama Gopalan, D Kuppu Ramu and BJP leader and former Union minister Pon. Radhakrishnan were among those arrested by the city police on Tuesday for…

Swami Sandeep Chaitanya’s Gita Yajnam in Dubai

Thiruvananthapuram: Swami Sandeep Chaitanya the founder of International School of Bhagvad Gita will conduct a series of Gita discourses in Dubai from November 10th to December 26. M.A.Yusuf Ali will…

Another Malaysian Hindu Temple Demolished

KUALA LUMPUR-PRESS RELEASE-MALAYSIA HINDU SANGAM-OCTOBER 30 The Malaysia Hindu Sangam is gravely shocked at the sudden demolition of Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Taman Karuppiah, Shah Alam. This has happened suddenly…

Benazir’s Shameless Return

By M. P. Ajithkumar It is almost certain that Benazir would once again don her old mantle. With her secret deal with General Musharraf having been successfully worked all the…

Resolution recognizing Diwali passed in US congress

Congressional Resolution Celebrating Diwali Passed In House Foreign Affairs Committee Source: Press Statement-Hindu American Foundation Washington, DC (October 24, 2007). The leadership at the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) reacted with…

Garbage and plastic waste Imported from US to Kerala

Garbage, plastic waste found in containers  Source: www.dailypioneer.com  Kochi: A detailed examination of the contents of the three containers shipped from New York to Kochi has revealed that they contained…

Fifth Annual Human Empowerment Conference (HEC) Explores Key Hindu Issues

DALLAS, TEXAS, October 14, 2007: What happens when 200 men and women, all sharing a profound love of Hindu dharma, meet for three days in East Texas, site of John…

Encounters at the Muslim College

London   Every year we present Hindu teachings to the postgraduate students at the Muslim college in London. These encounters are very interesting because they reflect the mood of Muslim…

T N Nair selected chairman of Kerala Hindus of NA Trust

CALIFORNIA: T N Nair, noted industrialist and cultural activist has been selected trust board chairman of Kerala Hindus of North America, for a period of two years. Soon after taking…

Jew Holocaust Vs Hindu Holocaust

Since the PEOPLE of Germany were not prepared to wipe out the Jews, the STATE did that. It took the State nearly THREE years to accomplish their grisly task.In Pakistan…

‘Pot Calling Kettle Black’-Saudi abusing Europe for Human Right Violation!

Saudi Arabia urges the European Union not to discriminate against Muslims because of their faith.They urge these countries not to unjustly interrogate, treat with disrespect and humiliate Muslims. It also…

First Hindu Temple to be Built in Communist China

First Hindu Temple to be Built in Communist China

Source Link- http://www.indiadivine.org/audarya/world-review/444624-chinese-government-invited-swaminarayan-trust.html It is one of the grandest Hindu temples in the capital and has been built with a lot of thought and precision. An architectural marvel, the Akshardham…

Hindu Council UK’s support helped to reinstate the Job

Hindu Council UK’s support helped to reinstate the Job

HCUK THANKED FOR HELPING REINSTATE HEATHROW ‘NOSE STUD’ WORKER   Amrit Lalji, the Hindu woman sacked from her job for wearing a tiny nose stud, has thanked the Hindu Council…

Britain’s first state-funded Hindu school

LONDON: A team of experts is currently working on weaving Hindu religious elements into the government-prescribed national curriculum that will be taught in Britain’s first state-funded Hindu faith school. The…

Hindu Symbols under target in UK

Hindu Symbols under target in UK

London: Amrit Lalji a Gujarathi Woman who was working as a customer relations worker for Eurest which supplies food and services to British Airway’s VIP lounge at Heathrow lost her…

“Youth Experiences with Hinduphobia”

Dear Friends,       You are cordially invited to participate in the Seminar titled  “Youth Experiences with Hinduphobia and its Remediation” to be held in  Dallas, TX, from Friday, October 12th until Sunday, 14th,…

Largest US temple opens in Atlanta, GA

ATLANTA : At 74 feet in height and spread over 30 acres, the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir is the largest temple of its kind in North America. For the 900…

Protest against Sonia (Maino) Gandhi on representing India on Non-Violence Day at UN

New York: A protest and fast is being planned at United Nations in New York on Oct 2 nd against Sonia Gandhi representation for Non-Violence day at UN on Mahatma…

2nd New Zealand Hindu Conferance

2nd NEW ZEALAND HINDU CONFERENCE Theme: “Sustaining New Zealand Communities: through Yoga, Ayurved, and Meditation“ Kia Ora, Namaste & Greetings. You may be aware that the 1st New Zealand Hindu…

California Senate to open with Hindu prayers

Source URL- http://www.rediff.com/news/2007/aug/10senate.htm Author –Dharam Shourie in New York After the US Senate, the California state legislature now plans to open its session with Hindu prayers on August 27. This…

Hindus in UK condemns; Temple attack by Christian extremists in Trinidad

London: Hindu Council of UK condemned the attack on a sacred Hindu Temple in Trinidad by Christian fundamentalists.   The Sewdass Sadhu Hindu Temple, also known as the Temple-By-The-Sea, in…

The Rig Veda and the US Senate

“THE RIG VEDA AND THE U.S. SENATE”- LETTER TO INDIAN EXPRESS   DEAR SIR,   Reference the excellent Article “Rigveda belongs to world,not just India”- (TNIE-10 AUG). Its such a…

Infidel wife of former custodian of Islam, to sue Saudi Royal family

Infidel wife of former custodian of Islam, to sue Saudi Royal family

London: The infidel wife of former custodian of Islam is planning to launch a £1.4 billion suit against Saudi Royal family in America, reports Times UK   Janan Harb a…

Terrorist who bought ill fame to India, died

Glassgow (UK): Deadly terrorist who Kafeel Ahmed who earned ill reputation to India by opting him self as a suicide bomber died here. He an Aeronautical Engineer by records took…

Taj Mahal faces fresh threats from Saudi Terror groups

LUCKNOW: The Taj Mahal may have recently made it to the new seven wonders list but it now faces the threat of destruction from a new terrorist group based in…

Police suspect Haneef – Al-Qaeda link

Australian Police will investigate a possible link between al-Qaeda and Indian doctor Mohammed Haneef, who was released from police custody last week after charges were dropped in connection with a…

Hinduism summer camps for Indian children in America

Parents send children to know their identity and learn ancient traditions   Their eyes on the acharya, or teacher, the Indian origin children chant prayers in Sanskrit. Many can recite…

Bhagavad Gita, Lord Ganesha took care of me in space: Sunita Williams

New Delhi: Back from her record-making 195-day space odyssey, Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams said Friday the Bhagavad Gita and Lord Ganesha took care of her during the journey and said…

Cambodia bans Christian proselytizing

Cambodia has banned Christian groups from door-to-door proselytizing and is seeking to limit other religious activities by non-Buddhist organizations, which it says disrupt society.     A directive from the…

Kerala’s Carpentry marvel to adore South African Temple

Vadakanchery:Four ornated wooden doors for Sri Venkatachalapathi temple in Botswana, South Africa (S.A) has been prepared in Kerala by Jayan Patramangalam. Doors were donated by Ramachandran and Jalaja, natives of…

USINPAC Sends Letter to American Family Association

To, Mr. Donald E. Wildmon ChairmanAmerican Family AssociationP.O. Drawer 2440Tulepo, MS 38803 Dear Mr. Wildmon: We are dismayed by the position that your organization, American Family Association, has taken regarding a prayer offered…

HAF condemns Negative publicity against Hinduism

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 12, 2007:The Hindu American Foundation is certainly pleased that the faith of nearly 1 billion of the world’s population, and 2 million American Hindus, has been represented…