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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Hindus denounce Canberra peacock trapping plan
Hindus are critical of Peafowl Management Plan of Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Government, which talks about trapping and maybe euthanizing peacocks; stressing peacocks are revered and played an
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Both Pennsylvania Senate & House to open with Hindu mantras on June 19
On June 19, both Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives in Harrisburg will start their respective sessions with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture.
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Rhode Island House of Representatives to start its day with Hindu mantras on June 20
Rhode Island House of Representatives in Providence will open its June 20 session with Hindu prayers, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan
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Hindus welcome Australia’s City of Gosnells for promoting yoga to manage stress
Hindus have commended City of Gosnells in Western Australia for reportedly promoting yoga. Gosnells? Mayor Glenn Dewhurst recently ?joined children at the City?s Leisure World for a Junior Yoga se
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Illinois Governor issues Proclamation on Hindu prayers at Illinois Senate & House
Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has issued a Proclamation marking the ?invocations from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the start of Illinois Senate and House of Representatives sessions? read by di
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Etsy sells Ganesh Ashtray after removing Ganesha Toilet Seat & Ganesh Flip Flops
Upset Hindus are urging Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. for immediate withdrawal of ashtray carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate.
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Hindus push for Diwali holiday in New Jersey’s Bernards School District
Hindus are urging Bernards Township School District (BTSD) in New Jersey to proclaim official holiday on Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a stat
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As per Tulane University study Yoga can help schoolchildren manage anxiety & stress
Yoga/mindfulness activities may facilitate stress management among elementary school students and may be added as a complement to social and emotional learning activities, according to a Tulane Univer
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Kohl’s apologizes & removes Lord Ganesh Throw Pillow within 17 hours of Hindu protest
Wisconsin headquartered leading omnichannel retailer, Kohl's Department Stores, has apologized and removed the Throw Pillow carrying image of Hindu deity Ganesh within 17 hours of Hindu protest.
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Oklahoma’s Grady County Board to open with Hindu prayers 1st time on April 30
The Board of County Commissioners of Grady County, founded 1907, will start its day in Chickasha (Oklahoma, USA) on April 30 with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scrip
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Upset Hindus urge Kohl’s to withdraw Lord Ganesh Throw Pillow
Upset Hindus are urging Wisconsin headquartered leading omnichannel retailer, Kohl's Department Stores, for immediate withdrawal of Throw Pillow carrying image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highl
