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Anti-Hindu USCIRF: Sex, crime, bigotry in the name of religious freedom

Earlier in December, when the Citizenship Amendment Bill (now Act) was passed in the Lok Sabha, USCIRF issued a...

Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains in Dublin

Hindus are urging Dublin City Council (DCC) in Ireland to work on creating dedicated area for the dispersal of...

Madras High Court directs State Govt. to remove objectionable portion about RSS in school text book

Today, Madras Highcourt has directed the State Government to remove the objectionable portion about RSS in the 10th standard...

Dilip Mehta – An American Hindu Leader, Contributes $200 for Hinglaj Mata Temple Boundary Wall Creation

29th Dec 2019 | Jodhpur, India American Hindu leader and former Hindu Mahasabha of American president, Dilip Mehta visited the...

Houston Hindus – Dilip Mehta, Dr. Rudranath Talukdar Contributes $500 School Supplies for Pakistan Hindu Refugees Children

29 Dec 2019, Jodhpur, India Dilip Mehta – former Hindu Mahasabha of America president and American Hindu Patriarch visited...

Hindus Seeks Shiv Sena’s Sustained Support To Modi 2.0 Government

Houston, USA Hindu Empowerment Office wishes Sh. Uddav Thackeray and Shiv Sena congratulations on their victory last month and...

Upset Hindus urge New Jersey apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh underwear & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Clifton (New Jersey) headquartered apparel label Customon for immediate withdrawal of a thong and panty...

Coverup Of Hindu Student’s Death in Pakistan? While Autopsy Confirmed Rape, Judicial Panel Calls It Suicide

Pakistani Hindu medical student who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her hostel room in September, committed suicide,...

Congrats on WHN 6th anniversary: Paras Ramoutar, Intl. Journalist

Dear Shri Rahul Chandra Sharma Congrats on the sixth anniversary of  your masterpiece publication, WHN. I wish to advise...

Lauding Henrico for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all Virginia schools close on Diwali

Welcoming Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia for proposing student holiday on Diwali in both the versions of...

550th Prakash Parv of Shri Guru Nanak Dev across the nation

RSS appealed to all swayamsevaks and whole society to be a part of celebrations of 550th Prakash Parv of...

Anita Anand becomes first Hindu cabinet minister in Canada

MP Anita Anand, becomes first Hindu woman lawmaker to be made a minister in Canada.She is now the minister of public...

PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) advance announcement needed on the goodies offered through YB’s service centre

We, the PENANG HINDU ASSOCIATION (PHA) urge and greatly appreciate the goodies offered to the under privileged families by...

On World Hindu News Sixth Anniversary, A BIG Thanks To You All !

Namaste Jai Shri. Ram! Jai Mata Ki! On this sixth anniversary of World Hindu News thank you for empowering worldwide Hindu news...

British Indian Hindu community angry with the Labour Party: British Hindu Voice

Labour Party’s anti-India resolution at their annual Party conference in September 2019 has upset and angered the British Indian...

Trinidad celebrates Diwali with fervor, engagement with the national citizenry: Paras Ramoutar

Port-of-Spain: Trinidad and Tobago was alight with  thousands of deyas as the nation observed the 174 Divali celebration on...

Tribute in India – Diwan Chunilal Harani visionary and social reformer of Tharparkar Pakistan

  Diwan Chunilal Harani visionary and social reformer of Tharparkar Pakistan. Diwan Chunilal Harani name echoes with Hindu sanskruti...

Trailblazing Historic ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference’ in NJ :Prakash Waghmare

“Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA)” sponsored historic 14th annual ‘Hindu Mandir Executive Conference (HMEC)’ in New Jersey concluded...

Third International Ramayana Conference – Ahmedabad, 21-22 Dec

After two successful international conferences on Ramayana, I am pleased to inform you that with Lord Ram’s infinite mercy,...

Fiji-Forgotten Land of Hindus

FIJI, September 20, 2019 (Pragyata by Anhad Jakhmola): Fiji or Republic of Fiji is an island nation situated near...

Trinidad to host world Vedic Conference

                                                Trinidad to host international conference on Vedic culture, Nov. 1-3 By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain: The Brahma VidyaPeetham International,...

Pakistan: Hindu medical student Namrita Chandani found murdered; Another case of forced conversion?

Sindh , Sept 17 (ANI): In yet another case highlighting the deplorable conditions of minorities in Pakistan, a Hindu...

Don’t Meddle in Hindu Temples and Hinduism: GHHF advice to AP CM Jagan Reddy

TO: Honorable Sri Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Amaravati, AP Dear Sri Jagan Mohan...

Global Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora protests at Washington Post HQ, thanks PM Modi, HM Amit Shah

Washington DC , 07 Sep’19 About 300 Kashmiri Pandit Diaspora and Indian American community have protested in front of...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2019: What is the story behind the tradition of Ganesh visarjan?

Ganesh visarjanGanesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, is one of the most celebrated festivals of the Hindus that...

Archbishop Justin Welby visits India .. good or bad?

The list of colonial atrocites inflicted upon India by Anglicans during the time of British Occupied Bharat (B.O.B.) continues...

The Amazon is burning because the world eats so much meat

By Eliza Mackintosh, CNN Updated 1542 GMT (2342 HKT) August 23, 2019 (CNN)While the wildfires raging in the Amazon rainforest may constitute...

13-year-old Hindu girl raped, forced to drink alcohol in Pakistan’s Sindh

The incident happened in Tando Muhammad Khan district on June 7 when the victim was on her way to...

Prof. Venkatesh Abdeo’s Hindu Empowerment Legacy Will Inspire Generations to Never Give Up: Rahul Chandra

Prof Venkatesh Abdeo, Central General Secretary of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) passed away in Pune, Mahrastra earlier this week after...

Tension erupts in Pakistan after Hindu doctor booked for blasphemy

A Pakistan doctor, identified as Ramesh Kumar, was taken into custody on charges of blasphemy while angry protestors set...

Maa Durga and cosmic divinity: Salil Gewali

October is here, and we are all set to welcome Maa Durga for a few days. For many of...

Wake up and roll up your sleeves before Bengal becomes another Kashmir: Salil Gewali

It’s highly condemnable that some goons in Kolkata have also destroyed the statue of Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, the pride...

Penang Hindu Association assured to work with state in uplifting Indian community in Penang

The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) has assured to work with the state government to ensure the Indians are taken...

Upset Hindus urge Amsterdam brewery to remove Lord Ganesh image from beer & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Amsterdam (Netherlands) based Friekens Brewery (Friekens Brouwerij) to apologize and not use Hindu deity Lord...

India’s Temple Island

(Courtesy Mu. Ramkumar) Stone sculptures, Srirangam Island Srirangam Island, at the confluence of the Kaveri and Kollidam Rivers in southeastern...

Swami Vivekananda

Manoranjan Inc in Association with Major Indo American Organizations of Houston are proud to present drama on most inspirational...

Gudi Padwa 2019: Everything you need to know about the festival, from significance to rituals

On 6 April, Indians celebrate the festival of Gudi Padwa marking the arrival of spring and which coincides with the...

Mother Kalikambal Blesses Boston

Mother Kalikambal, you are in everything and everywhere The good and bad in life is nothing but your divine...

What to do on Mahashivratri

There is an unknown and mysterious energy that is driving all of us. Scientists have not been able to...

New Hindu Temple to Be Built on South Main Street

By Pamela Johnson At the real estate closing (L–R) are Nicole Shannon, the property seller’s attorney; Christopher Nichols, the...

Bhagavad Gita Jayanti 2018: Life-Changing Quotes From the Holy Book of Hindus That Are Relevant Even Today

The Bhagavad Gita Quotes (Photo Credits: File Image) It is the birth anniversary of the popular sacred text of...

The Largest Handwritten Family Tree in the World

The Ganges River is a highly revered site by Hindus and an iconic, historical epicenter in India. As hundreds...

Global Hindu gathering draws crowd, protest in Chicago

World Hindu Congress 2018 coordinator Abhaya Asthana, left, speaks during the congress on Sept. 7, 2018, outside Chicago. RNS...

Victoria Hamah, two others to represent Africa at 2nd World Hindu Congress

Victoria Lakshmi Hamah is part of a three-member delegation from Ghana to the World Hindu Congress Hindus in Ghana...

Shiva Mandir – Shrimad Bhagwat Katha Ramesh Bhai Oza

Source: http://hinducouncil.com.au/new/hindufestival/shiva-mandir-shrimad-bhagwat-katha-ramesh-bhai-oza/

Why the World Hindu Congress in Chicago, to be the largest gathering of Hindu leaders to date, is important

It was in the summer of 1893, July 30, to be precise, that this “learned Brahman Hindoo,” according to the...

BAPS North American Youth Convention 2018, Atlanta, GA, USA

From July 1 to July 10, 2018, the BAPS North American Youth Convention (NAYC18) in Atlanta, Georgia will see...

Hindus want ‘inappropriate’ Italian beer withdrawn

Upset Hindus are urging Lazio-based Pontino Brewery (Birrificio Pontino) to apologise and withdraw its “Sons of Shiva” beer; calling...

Thousands of Tamils Celebrate at the Hindu Temple in Hamm

HAMM, GERMANY, June 24, 2018 (WDR, autotranslated from German): According to the police about 13,500 Hindus peacefully celebrated the...

The Dedication of the Chaudron Temple

REUNION ISLAND, June 18, 2018 (France TV Info, translated from French): The Hindu Temple of the Chaudron district of... WORLD HIGHLIGHT More

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‘Yes I was mistreated for being Hindu’: Danish Kaneria opens up on Hinduphobia in Pak cricket team

Former Pakistani leg spinner Danish Kaneria has opened up on the controversy created by his former teammate Shoaib Akthar.In...

Sydney firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha toilet cover within few hours of Hindu protest

Online home-furnishings retailer “My Diva Baby” based in Sydney suburb Seven Hills; apologized and removed “Indian God Ganesha Elephant Bath Mat Set”,...

Balmiki Ramayana Exhibition In Trinidad – Paras Ramoutar

High Commission of India opened the Balmiki Ramayana Exhibition to the public on January 7, 2020 at the Prestigious...

Warning! Nazi Narratives Continue to Threaten Hindus and Jews

By Souptik Mukherjee Hitler stole the ancient Hindu symbol of the Swastika, which for thousands of years had been used...

Hindus heart-broken by renowned Prado Museum not including Hindu gods in “The Gods” exhibition

Hindus are disappointed at “Museo Nacional del Prado” in Madrid (Spain), one of the top art museums of the...

Hindus commend London Catholic Church for hosting Hindu festival Diwali

Terming it as a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindus have applauded Archbishop of Southwark Most Reverend John Wilson for hosting...

Operation Dharmic Vote recommends the British Indian origin voters to vote in their personal and community interests

Source: World Hindu News

Police Do Not Have The Power To Prevent Worship: Madras High Court

Hindus of Narayana Mangalam in Perambalur District were shocked at the behaviour of the Police in illegally banning the...

Hindus express concern at Netflix’s Ramayana inspired animation series “Heaven’s Forest”

Hindus are urging Netflix to stay true to the story and the spirit of Hindu scripture Ramayana when borrowing storyline and...

THREADS 2019: Day Two of the Conference Generates Thought-Provoking Discussions

BOSTON, MA – The Threads 2019 conference, continued second day of deliberations with thought-provoking discussions across several fascinating domains. ...

Transfer Kamlesh Tiwari murder case To NIA: Tapan Ghosh’s appeal to UP CM

Source: World Hindu News

Bhai Dooj 2019 Date & significance

Bhai Dooj is a Hindu festival celebrated on the fifth day of Diwali. The festival is also known as Bhaubeej,...

History and Significance of Diwali, the Festival of Lights

bySubhamoy Das Updated January 29, 2019 Deepawali, Deepavali, or Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals....

Howdy Modi: Sikhs of America chairman Jesse Singh welcomes PM Narendra Modi to Houston

20 Sep 2019, 11:09AM ISTSource: TNN Sikhs of America chairman, Jesse Singh, released a video welcoming prime minister Narendra Modi to...

Center for Hindu Empowerment strongly condemns violent attacks in Pakistan, calls on PM Imran Khan to ensure the safety of Hindus

As the violent attacks on Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs continue by Jihadists, Center for Hindu Empowerment strongly condemns the...

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi is one of the important Hindu festivals celebrated throughout India with a...

Global Hindu Federation Letter To Archbishop Justin Welby, Seeks Apology for Spiritual Harm

Source: Global Hindu Federation Disclaimer: The opinions expressed within this article are the personal opinions of the author. World...

Krishna Janmashtami

Janmashtami, the birthday of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm in India in the month of...

HSC Hosts Charcha Chat with Prof. Subhash Kak on Article 370

 Namaste!Please join Hindu Students Council TODAY, Monday, August 12 at 8:00 PM EST for our Charcha Chat conversation with...

All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) condemns the gruesome terrorist attack in Anantnag,Kashmir

All India Kashmiri Samaj (AIKS) condemns the gruesome terrorist attack in Anantnag District of South Kashmir,  claimed by Al-Umar...

Hindus urge Germany to take the safety & freedoms of Jews more seriously

Hindus are urging Germany to take immediate steps to halt the reportedly rising anti-Semitism, instead of warning Jews not...

Trinidad becoming a despotci state, says Hindu leader

By PARAS RAMOUTAR Port-of-Spain: Several high-profiled Hindus are being targeted by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago, according to...

Masters of Memory: How the ancients learnt the Vedas perfectly

Rigveda manuscript page (Source: Ms Sarah Welch/Wikimedia Commons)INDIA, May 23, 2019 (Indian Express): Students today have it tough. There...

HinduAssociationUSA Donations to help the victims of Fani Cyclone in India ~ Urgent Appeal for Help

American Hindu Association(AHA) May 4, 2019   Donations to help the victims of Fani Cyclone in India.    Millions of...

Hindu mantras to open Las Vegas, Clark, Henderson, N. Las Vegas, Mesquite Councils

Clark County Board of Commissioners and City Councils of Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Mesquite in Nevada will...

Chaitra Navratri 2019: Day 1 Of Navratri Today. Things To Keep In Mind

Chaitra Navratri 2019: Navratri dates are April 6 to April 14. Devotees across the country keep fasts and perform...

Hinduism in focus at CNN Town Hall

WASHINGTON, DC: CNN held a Town Hall with Tulsi Gabbard – the first Hindu American to be elected to...

Holi Around the World

Holi knows no bars, Holi knows no boundaries too. Across the world wherever Indians or people of Indian origin...

The World and Hinduism: 33 Stamps That Depict the Glorious Roots of Hinduism

Laos 1971 Matasya fights with Hanuman Engagements4685 अयंबन्धुरयंनेतिगणनालघुचेतसाम् उदारचरितानांतुवसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्॥ –Maha Upanishad 6.71–75 वसुधैवकुटुम्बकम्, a Sanskrit phrase found in Hindu...

Leicestershire crematorium gets UK’s first Hindu shrine

A cemetery in Leicestershire is believed to be the first in the UK to have an outdoor shrine dedicated...

Hindu Youth Group Seeks Growth, Service Opportunities

HOUSTON, TEXAS, October 19, 2018 (Houston Chronicle): For Vijay Pallod, a board member of the Hindus of Greater Houston,...

Durga Navami 2018: Do you know why it is celebrated? Why Dussehra falls a day after Navratri?

Durga Navami 2017 story significance history The ninth day of Navratri is known as Navami. The Navami which falls...

Trinidad Hindus Observe Nau Raatri with Great Enthusiasm

Paras Ramoutar, special to HPI PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 12, 2018 (Paras Ramoutar): Even though they came here 173 years...

World Hindu Congress: Hinduism Embraces People of All Faiths; Tolerance, Diversity Its Facets, Says Krishnamoorthi

Chicago: Tolerance, love, diversity, and inclusion are the facets of Hinduism which embraces people regardless of their faith, Indian-American...

Pilgrimage to the Great Temples of Sri Lanka as Part of Himalayan Academy’s Sri Lanka Travel/Study Program, March 2019

KAUAI, HAWAII, July 9, 2018 (HPI): Himalayan Academy (publishers of Hinduism Today and Hindu Press International) announced today their...

Gupt Navratri 2018 starting from July 13, know how different it is from main Navaratri

How the Gupt Navratri is different from Chaitra Navratri: The secret Navaratri, starting from July 13, is a festival...

Exclusive Interview Of Nikunj Trivedi, Chairman – Hindu Student Council

  Source: World Hindu News  

Dr Rami Ranger appointed as the new Co-Chairman of the Conservative Friends of India

  Dr Rami Ranger CBE and Zac Goldsmith MP appointed as the new Co-Chairmen of the Conservative Friends of...

International Yoga Day–Rajasthan Records Biggest Yoga Gathering

Enthusiasts perform yoga during an event to set the Guinness World Record for the largest yoga lesson during the...

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,...

“Up Close & Personal with Swami Mukundananda | Personal Story Of Yogi

Scores of Stolen Temple Murthis Located in Museums Abroad

CHENNAI, INDIA, May 20, 2017 ( Deccan Chronicle): A major murthi theft racket involving idol trafficker Subhash Chandra Kapoor,...

ATUL KOTHARI Interview: The Man Who ‘BANNED’ Wendy Doniger’s ‘The Hindus: An Alternative History’

  Source: World Hindu News  

Stunning Must SEE Interview Of Prateesh Vishwanathan – The Lion Of Malabar

Source: WHN Network

University of Virginia offers “Medical Yoga for Health Professionals” course

The University of Virginia in Charlottesville, public research university and tier-one research institution with a nationally renowned health system,...

Stephen Knapp Condemns 1951 Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act

Foreign writer opens our eyes The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Act of 1951 allows State Governments and politicians...

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...

Watch “How Cows Hold the Key to the Survival of Planet – 1 – Mukul Kulshrestha

Williams College in Massachusetts now has “Hindu Prayer Room”

Williams College, the second-oldest institution of higher learning in Massachusetts established in 1793, now has a Hindu Prayer Room....

Etsy discards Lord Ganesh Flip Flops within 6 hours of Hindu protest

Brooklyn (New York) headquartered e-commerce company Etsy, Inc. withdrew flip-flops carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh from its... WORLD NEWS More