Religious Scholars Make Case for Peace
Hindu and Muslim religious scholars took on the task of spreading the message of peace in Vadodhara, Gujrat advocating that the Muslim community has to do serious introspection and educate their fellowmen on the true essence of Islam and that the Hindus should not believe the wrong notions about Islam...more

India's New President
Although born to Muslim parents, President Abdul Kalam does not describe himself as Muslim. He reads Hindu scriptures each day and is a vegetarian...more

UK Hindus Irked by Beefy Chicken
In Britain vast quantities of frozen chicken adulterated with beef proteins, to make the chicken absorb extra water so that it can be sold for big profits, outraged the Hindu community in the country...more

Arthritis Sufferers Find Relief Doing Yoga Asanas
With Remain Active with RA Yoga, people with arthritis have found respite from pain as yoga balances physical and mental health and teaches stress management through breathing techniques and meditation...more

Spilled Holy Ash Empties US Post Office
A leaky envelope of Hindu ceremonial ashes closed down the Paoli Post Office as police and postal officials worried about anthrax...more

Fourth International Seminar on Ayurveda
Gujarat Ayurved University invites participation for its Four International Seminar on Ayurvedic Education, Research and Drug Standardization to be held at Jamnagar, Gujarat, India, January 5-7, 2003...more

Deepavali in Toronto Announced
The Federation of Hindu Temples of Canada is holding its fourth Annual Deepavali Celebration on October 26, 2002 at the prestigious Coliseum in the National Trade Center of Toronto...more

Lord Ganesha Invoked for Cricket Players
A temple for Lord Ganesha has been built in Chennai by a cricket fan to remove obstacles in the way of the Indian cricket team...more

Computer Touch Screen for Meenakshi Temple
The famous Sri Meenakshi Temple in Madurai to have computer touch screen facility from August 1 to provide information regarding the temple, including its history, festival and puja rates...more

Diamonds First Mined in India
The earliest known reference to diamond is a Sanskrit manuscript by a minister in a northern Indian dynasty. The work is dated from 320-296 BCE...more

The "Hugging Saint" Makes First Stop in Rural America
Mata Amritanandamayi opened her arms to Iowa, deep in America's heartland, and continued to receive amazingly positive press reports such as this one in the Desmoines Register...more

UK Teacher Honored With Hindu Name
A newly retired Leicester head teacher has been honored with a new name after helping to stage a massive religious festival in the city. Former Rushey Mead School head Steve White now answers to the name "Shiv" in honor of the Hindu deity Shiva...more

Khajuraho-Style Icons Set for Export Seized in India
Over 150 idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses resembling the erotic Khajuraho murals and meant for export to United Kingdom have been seized by customs department in Jodhpur...more

Indian TV Features Newest Reality Show: Arranged Marriages
Indian television is launching a reality show which will arrange marriages for potential brides. "Kahin naa Kahin koi hai" takes viewers through the entire journey as the bride meets prospective grooms and their families, gets to know them and selects a spouse. The show is hosted by veteran film actress Madhuri Dixit...more

"In Defence of the Hindu Society" by Sri Sita Ram Goel Now On-Line
Noted writer Sita Ram Goel's important book, "In Defence of the Hindu Society," is now available on-line at http://www.bharatvani.org/books/hindusoc/

Puja and Sanskrit Workshops in UK
Dr. Shastry will conduct a workshop on the Hindu way of daily worship. It is being held at the Hindu Mandir, 2, Lady Margaret Road, Southall, Middlesex, UK, August 17 to 18, 2002 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm...more

Doctors Study the Health Benefits of Yoga
Physicians in the U.S. and abroad are conducting a variety of studies to determine whether yoga offers health benefits beyond general fitness and relieve symptoms associated with serious medical problems...more

Dedication of Lokenath Prem Temple
Loknath Divine Life Mission celebrated the Mahakumbhabhishekam (dedication) of Lokenath Prem Mandir (temple) and Prana Paratisthapana of Mahayogi Baba Lokenath's (1730-1890) Divya Murthi at 99/5/15 Ballygunj Place, Kolkata, and inaugurated the newly constructed temple dedicated to the Himalayan Yogi who is considered as a living Siva by millions of followers all over the world...more

Muslim Militants Attack Amarnath Pilgrims
Two people were killed and three seriously injured when a powerful blast ripped apart a car on Anantnag-Amarnath road in Anantnag in south Kashmir...more

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