Hindus want national holiday on October 13 to mark Sister Nivedita’s 100th death anniversary
February 1st, 2011 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 1 (ANI): Hindus have asked India Government to declare October 13 as national holiday to commemorate Sister Nivedita's (1867-1911) 100th death anniversary.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement ... Read more...
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Hindu statesman Zed invited to eminent Nevada Jewish synagogue
January 31st, 2011 - 12:39 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 31 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, a prominent Jewish synagogue of Nevada (USA) has invited distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to discuss Hinduism.Zed, who is president of Universal ... Read more...
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Zed urges Hindus to take Vasant Panchami vow to help a needy child in education
January 31st, 2011 - 11:59 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 31 (ANI): Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Vasant Panchami greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has urged them each to take a vow of helping ... Read more...
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Only 44pc trust government in India
January 27th, 2011 - 3:36 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 27 (ANI): In India only 44 percent trust government, according to the 2011 Edelman Trust Barometer findings.Seventy percent in India trust business to do what is right, while only ... Read more...
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More religious leaders seek apology for Lord Ganesh mockery in SNL skit of Jim Carrey
January 26th, 2011 - 5:52 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 26 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Methodists are also asking for apology for insulting of Hindu Lord Ganesh in a Saturday Night Live (SNL) skit of NBC ... Read more...
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Jim Carrey And NBC Are At The Receiving End From Hindus
January 24th, 2011 - 10:01 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
It seems that actor Jim Carrey and NBC are at the receiving end from Jews and the Hindus for depicting the goddess of Hindus – Ganesha in bad taste. The ... Read more...
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Buddhists seek “heartfelt apology from all involved” in Jim Carrey’s mockery of Hindu Lord Ganesh
January 23rd, 2011 - 1:05 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 23 (ANI): Buddhists have also come out in support of upset Hindus and want "heartfelt apology from all involved" in the mocking of Hindu Lord Ganesh in NBC's ... Read more...
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Lauding Italian firm on Colosseum, Hindus ask Indian conglomerates to rescue historical sites
January 22nd, 2011 - 3:04 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 22 (ANI): Hindus have commended Tod's S.p.A., luxury shoes and goods firm for its reported offer to cover the cost of restoring the Colosseum in Rome (Italy).Its Chairman and ... Read more...
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Vatican stresses ‘truth’ as focus of new technologies: Hindus agree
January 22nd, 2011 - 3:02 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 22 (ANI): The truth must remain the firm and unchanging point of reference of new media and the digital world, opening up new horizons of information and knowledge, a ... Read more...
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Jim Carrey And NBC Asked To Apologise For Hurting Hindu Sentiments
January 17th, 2011 - 9:52 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
The NBC channel has done something along with Hollywood star Jim Carrey that fetched them the ire of the Hindus. On ‘Saturday Night Live’ show of NBC, it showed Lord ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Hungarian Presidency of EU for adopting Roma Policy as its “main issue”
January 17th, 2011 - 3:42 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 17 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed initiative of Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union (EU) for making "Developing European Roma Policy" as one of its nine "main ... Read more...
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Christmas “missing” from Diary of Europe’s schoolchildren
January 16th, 2011 - 6:48 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 16 (ANI): European Commissioner for Health and Consumer Policy has called the omission of Christmas from Europa Diary "incoherence".In a statement published on his website, John Dalli, European Commissioner ... Read more...
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Indo-Americans shocked at Sabarimala tragedy
January 15th, 2011 - 5:01 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 15 (ANI): Indo-Americans have expressed shock and dismay at the tragedy in remote Kerala (India), where stampede caused the deaths of dozens of returning Sabarimala pilgrims and injuring many ... Read more...
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Hindus concerned about DreamWorks’ ‘Monkeys of Bollywood’
January 13th, 2011 - 11:57 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 13 (ANI): Expressing concern at the recently announced animated musical 'Monkeys of Bollywood', Hindus have urged its proposed maker DreamWorks Animation to be careful in handling Hindu concepts ... Read more...
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Hindus ask for speedy solution to global food prices hike
January 7th, 2011 - 5:17 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 07 (ANI): Hindus have expressed serious concerns at the recent rise in global food prices.Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that ... Read more...
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Majestic Hindu temple planned in Canada
January 7th, 2011 - 5:14 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 07 (ANI): A grand Hindu temple is reportedly being planned for Brampton (Ontario, Canada), whose construction is claimed to start this summer.To be built at an estimated cost of ... Read more...
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Hindus say ‘model’ Royal wedding might bolster dwindling institution of marriage
January 6th, 2011 - 4:37 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 6 (ANI): Hindus have commended the "model" wedding planned for Prince William and Catherine Middleton of United Kingdom, saying that it might help uplift the institution of marriage ... Read more...
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Hindus back Paul McCartney’s call to India for a National Vegetarian Day
January 5th, 2011 - 4:22 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 5 (ANI): Sir Paul McCartney is reportedly urging India to declare a National Vegetarian Day and Hindus have thrown their weight behind his call to celebrate meat-free living ... Read more...
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Urgent steps sought for saving world’s poor children dying of neglect
January 5th, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 5 (ANI): World should take immediate steps to save the poorest children dying of neglect and failed government policies, well known religious statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) ... Read more...
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Hindus term “European Year for Combating Poverty” a “total failure” to check Roma apartheid
January 2nd, 2011 - 11:22 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 2 (ANI): Hindus have termed "European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion 2010" as a total failure in combating Roma (Gypsy) apartheid in Europe.Well known Hindu statesman Rajan ... Read more...
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Hindus want religions join hands to tackle poverty
January 2nd, 2011 - 11:21 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 2 (ANI): Hindus have applauded His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for his concern for families struggling with economic troubles.Presiding over New Year's Eve vespers service in Vatican City marking ... Read more...
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Hindus greet Sikhs on Guru Gobind Singh birthday
January 1st, 2011 - 3:19 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jan 1 (ANI): Hindus have sent early greetings to Sikh communities world over for upcoming birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib (1666-1708), tenth Guru of Sikhism.Well known Hindu statesman Rajan ... Read more...
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Yoga 2011 calendars depict cats, dogs and nudes performing asanas
December 30th, 2010 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 30 (ANI): Yoga calendars for 2011 are out and many of these feature dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and nude women-men demonstrating various yoga asanas (postures).Their names include: Sacred Form ... Read more...
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Free yoga to unemployed in USA
December 30th, 2010 - 1:21 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 30 (ANI): Due to current high unemployment rates across USA, some yoga studios have reportedly started offering free or discounted yoga classes to the unemployed.When the national unemployment rate ... Read more...
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Lutheran Church welcomes Hindu leader on Christmas Eve
December 27th, 2010 - 3:21 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 27 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed was welcomed by a Lutheran Church in Nevada (USA) on Christmas Eve, where he attended the Christmas Eve ... Read more...
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Nevada Governor honors Hindu leader for “exemplary” interfaith work
December 27th, 2010 - 1:56 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 27 (ANI): Well known religious statesman Rajan Zed has been honored by Nevada (USA) Governor with a certificate for his work in interfaith dialogue.Certificate of Appreciation signed by Nevada ... Read more...
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Tamilians greeted on upcoming Pongal
December 26th, 2010 - 2:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 26 (ANI): Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has sent early greetings to Tamilians world over on Pongal festival, praying for their happiness, peace, and prosperity.In a release in ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Europa Diary for mention of Hindu festivals
December 24th, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 24 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the European Commission (EC) for reportedly mentioning Hindu festivals in Europa Diary distributed in secondary schools throughout the European Union (EU).Well known Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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London shop worker claims to be Marilyn Monroe in past life
December 18th, 2010 - 4:27 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 18 (ANI): Now a shop assistant of Islington area of Greater London (UK) claims that he was 20th century American icon Marilyn Monroe in past life, according to reports.Chris ... Read more...
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Zed asks India to make healthcare more accessible
December 13th, 2010 - 1:55 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 13 (ANI): Well known religious statesman Rajan Zed wants India to make healthcare more accessible.In a statement in Nevada (USA) today, Zed, who is President of Universal Society of ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Norwegian churches for supporting rights of immigrants
December 12th, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 12 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Norwegian churches for coming out with a "vision" document, strongly backing the rights and integration of immigrants.Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a ... Read more...
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Hindus critical of university tuition hike in UK
December 10th, 2010 - 5:46 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 10 (ANI): Hindus have strongly urged United Kingdom (UK) to not take away the accessibility to higher education from the youth by raising the university tuition.Well known Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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India more corrupt over the last three years
December 10th, 2010 - 11:46 am ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 10 (ANI): About 74 percent Indians feel that corruption has increased over the last three years, according to Transparency International (TI) survey "Global Corruption Barometer 2010" released on December ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Germany for doubling aid to Holocaust survivors
December 8th, 2010 - 2:50 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 08 (ANI): Hindus have applauded German government for reportedly agreeing to double the funding for home care of Holocaust survivors, raising it to about $147 million annually.Hindu statesman Rajan ... Read more...
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Fashion house Louis Vuitton to display Hindu motifs worldwide during December
December 8th, 2010 - 2:47 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 08 (ANI): Louis Vuitton, one of the leading international fashion houses, will "lit up with elegant displays of traditional Hindu motifs" during the entire month of December in its ... Read more...
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