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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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
Hindu Temple breaking ground in Chatham Illinois April 21
Preparations are reportedly on for Bhoomi Puja (ground breaking) for the new about 8,500 square-feet Hindu Temple of Greater Springfield (HTGS) in the village of Chatham (Illinois). Bhoomi Puja is
Mississippi University offering yoga course to reduce anxiety of public performers
University of Mississippi (UM), a public research institution, is offering ?Yoga for Performers? course in its Music Department. Announcement for this one credit course says: ?This class is design
Hindus upset at parading of Hindu gods at Rio Carnival
Hindus are upset over reported parading of Hindu deities during the world?s largest carnival in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) in February, calling it highly inappropriate. According to reports, performe
Hindus welcome Utah Government promoting outdoor yoga in State Parks
Hindus have commended Parks and Recreation Division of Utah Government Department of Natural Resources of launching yoga series in its nine State parks from April 28 to November 17. An announcemen
Hindus push for Diwali holiday in Texas’ Frisco School District
Hindus are urging Frisco Independent School District (FISD), 30 miles north of Dallas with 23.84% students Asian, to proclaim official holiday on Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals. Distingui
Oklahoma County Commissioners meeting to open with Hindu prayer on May 2
Board of County Commissioners of Oklahoma County, founded 1890, will start its day in Oklahoma City (Oklahoma, USA) on May two with Hindu invocation, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scr
“Hard Rock” apologizes & removes “Hindu Pizza” after Hindu protest
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), which had a ?Hindu Pizza? on its menu containing ?chicken tikka masala with yogurt, cilantro and mint?, has removed the pizza and apologiz
Hindu prayer to open Enid City Council in Oklahoma on May 1
Enid City Council in Oklahoma (USA) will start its day with Hindu invocation on May one, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deli
New Jersey public library celebrating Hindu festival Holi
New Brunswick Free Public Library (NBFPL) in New Jersey, run by the City of New Brunswick, is celebrating Hindu festival of Holi on April seven. There is no charge to participate in the festival
Yale University affiliated hospital offering “Fertility Yoga” classes
Greenwich Hospital in Connecticut, affiliated with Yale University and Yale Medicine, is offering ?Fertility Yoga? classes. If you are trying to conceive, this class will help prepare the entire e
“Hard Rock” sells “Hindu Pizza”, upsetting Hindus
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Punta Cana (Dominican Republic) has a ?Hindu? pizza on its menu containing ?chicken tikka masala with yogurt, cilantro and mint?, which has upset the Hindus. Distinguis
Hindu mantras to start the day of Heber City Council in Utah for 1st time on June 7
Heber City Council in Utah (USA) will start its day with Hindu prayers on June seven, reportedly for the first time since its settling in 1859, containing verses from world?s oldest existing scripture
Lauding Edison for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali
Welcoming Edison Township Public Schools (ETPS) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey
Hindus urge Prince Harry & Meghan to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings
Since both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry now reportedly practice yoga, Hindus are urging them to visit a Hindu temple to seek blessings sometime after their May 19 marriage at St. George's Chapel.
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