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Hindus urge new Archbishop to advance interfaith dialogue

Friday, 22 March 2013, 11:17 am | Rajan Zed

Congratulating Most Reverend Justin Welby, 57, on his enthronement as the new 105th Archbishop of Canterbury in a ceremony at the Canterbury Cathedral in England on March 21, Hindus hope that he would patronize interfaith dialogue in the world. More >>

Maine Hindu Temple converted from Church to open in April

Friday, 15 March 2013, 6:34 pm | Rajan Zed

A former Church in Westbrook (Maine, USA), which was purchased in December last by a Hindu group, will reportedly formally open as Maine Hindu Temple in early April. More >>

Hindus laud Pennsylvania school for offering yoga

Saturday, 2 March 2013, 2:04 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindus have commended Glenside Elementary in Reading (Pennsylvania, USA) for reportedly introducing yoga and have urged all schools in USA to do the same for their pupils. More >>

Hindus laud Austria for hosting interfaith Forum

Saturday, 2 February 2013, 5:07 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindus have welcomed mainly Roman Catholic Austria for hosting two-day high-profile Global Forum in Vienna, bringing together experts from world-over to have intercultural and interreligious dialogue. More >>

Hindus urge Austrian Catholics to help asylum seekers

Friday, 25 January 2013, 5:43 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindus have urged the majority Roman Catholic Church and other religions in Austria to wholeheartedly help the asylum seekers, some of whom are currently reportedly camping in Vienna. More >>

Hindus welcome shelving of Gypsy sitcom by UK’s Channel-4

Monday, 24 December 2012, 9:53 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus have welcomed reported pulling of the episode “My Big Fat Gypsy Knightmare” by Channel-4 of United Kingdom (UK) from the schedules, which was due to broadcast on December 17. More >>

Hindu statesman welcomed in Aligarh Muslim University

Wednesday, 21 November 2012, 7:57 pm | Rajan Zed

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was warmly welcomed at the premier Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) in India on November 20. More >>

Author asked to apologize for terming India “horrible"

Thursday, 11 October 2012, 10:14 am | Rajan Zed

Indo-Americans have asked for immediate public apology from “Life of Pi” author Yann Martel for reportedly labeling India as “a horrible place”. More >>

Hindus support “European Roma Pride 2012”

Friday, 5 October 2012, 9:53 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus have extended support to “European Roma Pride 2012” which reportedly will be organized in major cities of about 15 European countries on October seven. More >>

Hindus disappointed at Church of England banning yoga

Thursday, 4 October 2012, 6:30 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindus are disheartened over a church affiliated to Church of England banning yoga in its premises. More >>

Hindus stand in solidarity with Sikhs after Temple shooting

Monday, 6 August 2012, 11:09 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus have condemned the mass shooting at Sikh Temple of Wisconsin (USA) on August five and offered condolences to the victims. More >>

Hindus ask apology from Church of Scotland

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 9:52 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus have strongly objected to Hindu deities being reportedly referred to as "false idols" on the opening day of the General Assembly of Church of Scotland on May 19 in Edinburgh (United Kingdom). More >>

Hindu ashes may be scattered in Britain's River Avon

Saturday, 19 May 2012, 10:23 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus have applauded City of Bristol in United Kingdom (UK) for considering River Avon as possible site for dispersing cremated remains of Hindus. More >>

Zed urges Hindus worldwide to wear “Om” with pride

Sunday, 8 April 2012, 6:22 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has called for Hindus worldwide to wear the “Om” symbol all the time with pride and joy. More >>

Hindus want apology & compensation for abused children

Friday, 20 January 2012, 11:37 am | Rajan Zed

Hindus want Switzerland to issue an official apology and compensate the Verdingkinder (contract children), whom the authorities reportedly coerced into horrible lives in the past. More >>

Hindus suggest Oprah to take a dip in holy Ganges

Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 7:30 pm | Rajan Zed

Oscar nominated media personality Oprah Winfrey is reportedly scheduled to visit holy city of Rishikesh in India and Hindus are suggesting her to immerse in yoga, meditation and take a dip in sacred river Ganges while she is there. More >>

Hindus greeted on upcoming Makar Sankranti

Saturday, 7 January 2012, 11:25 am | Rajan Zed

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has sent early greetings to Hindus world over on upcoming Makar Sankranti festival; praying for their happiness, peace, and prosperity. More >>

Hindus Call For Prayers For Flood Victims

Friday, 11 November 2011, 11:35 am | Rajan Zed

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, called for prayers for the victims of recent flooding around the world. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, said: His heart and thoughts go to the victims’ families, ... More >>

Saudi Arabia's move of women participation in elections

Monday, 26 September 2011, 12:08 pm | Rajan Zed

Hindus have welcomed Saudi Arabia’s historic announcement of giving right to women to vote and run in future municipal elections and to be appointed to all-male influential advisory Shura Council from next term. More >>

New York’s famed Rubin Museum exhibiting Hindu deities

Sunday, 28 August 2011, 12:04 pm | Rajan Zed

Prestigious Rubin Museum of Art (RMA) in New York (USA) is exhibiting various Hindu deities in its two exhibitions. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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