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Hindus shocked at Vatican Museums labelling them as “cult”
Hindus are shocked at the description of a portable Hindu temple, a collection of Vatican Museums, which in their Online Catalogue states as “dedicated to the cult of the god Vishnu”. &nb
Hindus critical of ACT Government continuing with peacock “management” against majority wishes
Hindus are critical of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government for still thinking to “develop a plan for managing the peafowl” when the vast majority of respondents “supported
Hindus welcome renowned Tate Modern London museum offering yoga
Hindus have welcomed Tate Modern, one of the largest museums of modern and contemporary art in London, offering yoga classes from July 28 to August 18; and are urging all world museums to launch yoga
Fairfax Christ Lutheran Church Unveils Their New Website
Fairfax, VA (forpressrelease) July 19, 2018 - Fairfax Christ Lutheran Church, a Fairfax, VA church & Preschool, recently premiered its new website design. The site is now more user friendly and vi
Upset Hindus urge Chicago’s Field Museum to withdraw Lord Shiva plush doll from sale & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging one of the world’s largest natural history museum, The Field Museum in Chicago, to immediately withdraw Lord Shiva stuffed plush doll from sale, calling it highly inappro
Hindus concerned over trivialization of Hinduism in Ubisoft’s upcoming game “Beyond Good & Evil
Concerned about trivialization; Hindus are urging French video game publisher Ubisoft to depict Hindu deities, temples, traditions, terminology and concepts with respect and accuracy in upcoming video
Hindus welcome Alabama Methodist Church offering free yoga classes
Hindus have welcomed First United Methodist Church (FUMC) in Gadsden (Alabama) for offering free yoga classes. FUMC is offering free yoga classes to the community as a “Gift to Gadsden&
Multi-faith Nevada clergy gathering to celebrate weekly inter-religious dialogue entering 8th year
Faith leaders belonging to diverse religions/denominations are gathering in Reno (Nevada) on July 11 to celebrate completion of seven years of “Faith Forum”, a highly popular one
Hindu Center launched in Luxembourg
A Hindu Center has reportedly been launched in the Beggen district of Luxembourg. The “inaugural pooja” conducted by purohits from nearby countries; included Ganapthi-Lakshmi-Dhan
Hindus welcome free yoga sessions at Newfoundland-Labrador Lt. Governor residence
Welcoming launching of yoga sessions during summer at Newfoundland-Labrador Government House, the official residence of provincial Lieutenant Governor in St. John's (Canada); Hindus are urging simila
Texas fashion firm apologizes & removes Ganesha leggings within 3 hours of Hindu protest
San Antonio (Texas) based art-clothing company DiZurita withdrew leggings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha within three hours after upset Hindus protested, calling it “highly inapprop
Upset Hindus urge San Antonio art-clothing firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings
Upset Hindus are urging San Antonio (Texas) based art-clothing company DiZurita for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. &nbs
Schools to stay closed in 7 districts of New York state on Diwali day
Seven school districts in New York state will reportedly stay closed on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali; while another one has announced “student recess” on N
Holiday for students in 13 school districts of New Jersey on Diwali day
Twelve school districts in New Jersey will reportedly stay closed for students on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali; while one will close on November six for Diwali.  
2% New Zealanders identify with Hinduism
About two per cent people in New Zealand identify with Hinduism, according to a recent research report “Faith and Belief in New Zealand”. “New Zealand is becoming an increas
Many US school districts closing on November 7, the day of Hindu festival Diwali
There will reportedly be no classes for students on November seven, the day of most popular Hindu festival Diwali; in many school districts in the states of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Massach
Hindus breathe a sigh of relief as Canberra peacock trapping plan is shelved
Hindus heaved a sigh of relief as the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government announced not to continue with Peafowl Management Plan, which Hindus denounced as hurting their sentiments as&n
Like Dunbar Cave Park, Hindus urge Tennessee to offer yoga in all 56 State Parks
Hindus have commended Tennessee State Parks of Tennessee Government Department of Environment & Conservation for launching yoga series in Dunbar Cave State Park from June eight to 29. &ld
Rhode Island Senate & House opened with Hindu mantras & holy water drops
On June 20, both Rhode Island State Senate and House of Representatives in Providence started their respective sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scriptu
Pennsylvania Senate & House opened with Hindu mantras & holy water drops on June 19
On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg started their respective sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world’s oldest existing scriptu
Zed to open Pennsylvania & Rhode Island Senates & Houses with Hindu prayers
Pennsylvania and Rhode Island Senates and Houses of Representatives will open their June 19 and 20 sessions respectively in Harrisburg and Providence with Hindu mantras, containing verses fr
Upset Hindus urge Canada firm “OmBoys” to withdraw apparel showing Lord Ganesh as mechanic & apo
Upset Hindus are urging Vancouver Island (British Columbia, Canada) based clothing & apparel brand “OmBoys” for immediate withdrawal of various items carrying images of Hindu deity Gan
Councils of 10 Utah counties & cities will begin their day with Hindu prayers next week
Hindu mantras will open the meetings of ten city and county councils in Utah, most probably for the first time, between June four to seven, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture.
Hindus welcome showcasing of Bhagavata-Purana by San Diego Museum of Art
The San Diego Museum of Art (SDMA) is presenting ?Epic Tales from Ancient India? exhibition of world-renowned over 90 paintings of 16th-19th centuries from June nine through September three. It in
Upset Hindus urge Swedish firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh bikinis & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Skurup (Sweden) based fashion-clothing firm Creative Minds Petrahs Art for immediate withdrawal of bikinis, leggings, shorts, skirts, socks, swimsuits and towels; carrying the
Hindus concerned at trivialization of Hinduism in Season 2 of “American Gods” TV series
Hindus are urging makers of Emmy-nominated fantasy-drama television series ?American Gods? not to trivialize highly revered Hindu goddesses in its upcoming eight-episode Season Two premiering in 2019.
Washington’s Longview City Council to open with Hindu mantras on May 24
City Council of Longview (Washington), incorporated 1924, will start its day on May 24 with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesma
Oregon’s Jefferson County Board to open with Hindu prayers on May 23
Board of Commissioners of Jefferson County, created 1914, will start its day in Madras (Oregon, USA) on May 23 with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture. Dist
New York’s East Williston School District closes schools on Diwali
Welcoming East Williston Union Free School District (EWUFSD) in New York declaring holiday on November seven for Diwali, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent s
University of Virginia offers “Medical Yoga for Health Professionals”
The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, public research university and tier-one research institution with a nationally renowned health system, is offering ?Foundations of Medical Yoga for Healt
Hindus laud Jericho for Diwali holiday & ask closing all New York schools on Diwali
Welcoming Jericho School District (JSD) in New York declaring holiday on November seven for Diwali, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New York St
Hindus welcome naming crater on Pluto’s largest moon Charon after Revati
Hindus have welcomed the naming of a crater on Charon, Pluto?s largest and far-flung moon, after Revati, which finds mention in ancient Hindu texts. In Hinduism, Revati is wife of Balabhadrarama,
Hindus welcome Atlanta Airport plans of yoga space
Hindus have welcomed proposal of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to create Yoga/Meditation space, and hope that it will be available free-of-charge to users like some other U
Renowned Getty Museum exhibiting paintings of Hindu gods
The J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles is showcasing images of various Hindu deities in its ?Pathways to Paradise? exhibition, which will continue till August five. It includes ?Krishna Uprooting
Rajan Zed to open Oklahoma Senate, Oklahoma & Grady Counties, & Enid City with Hindu prayers
Oklahoma State Senate, Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, Board of County Commissioners of Grady County and Enid City Council?all in Oklahoma? are scheduled to start their day with Hind
Hindus welcome Diwali holiday at New Jersey’s Bernards School District starting 2021
Hindus, who have been pushing for Diwali holiday at Bernards Township School District (BTSD) in New Jersey, have welcomed the announcement of holiday on Diwali, the most popular of Hindu festivals, st
Hindus laud Chesterfield for Diwali holiday & ask closing all New Jersey schools on Diwali
Welcoming Chesterfield Township School District (CTSD) in New Jersey reportedly declaring school closure on November seven for Diwali, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter
Upset Hindus urge luxury activewear “Niyama Sol” to withdraw Lord Ganesh legging & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Las Vegas headquartered luxury activewear ?Niyama Sol? for immediate withdrawal of legging carrying images of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distingui
Canada’s largest Toronto School Board declares November “Hindu Heritage Month”
Toronto District School Board (TDSB) in Canada has resolved that month of November each year be declared as Hindu Heritage Month. TDSB Trustees, in their April 18 meeting, passed a motion which in
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