Democracy is best guarantor of internal security: PM
December 31st, 2011 - 7:21 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) Democracy can often be frustrating, but it is also the greatest guarantor of internal security, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said Saturday, reminding cynics and ... Read more...
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Hindus laud District of Columbia for encouraging vegetarianism in schools
May 2nd, 2011 - 5:04 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), May 02 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Council of the District of Columbia (DC) in USA for encouraging vegetarianism in its public schools.According to "Healthy Schools Act" passed by the Council: ... Read more...
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Hindus back Catholics’ call for meatless Fridays
March 7th, 2011 - 10:45 am ICT by ANI
Nevada(US), Mar 7 (ANI): Hindus have supported Roman Catholics' call for giving-up meat on Fridays.Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that besides being good ... Read more...
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Hindus back Catholic Bishops on Climate Change policy protecting world’s poor
February 19th, 2011 - 5:29 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Feb 19 (ANI): Hindus have commended the Global Climate Change policy statement of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) which says, "Policies addressing global climate change should enhance rather ... 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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Pope urges Christians to remain ’strong’ following Egypt church blast
January 2nd, 2011 - 1:19 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 2 (ANI): Pope Benedict XVI has urged Christians to remain strong after a car explosion outside an Alexandria church in Egypt killed at least 21 worshipers yesterday."In the face ... 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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Need to preserve richness of diversity and multi-culturism: Manmohan Singh
December 22nd, 2010 - 3:11 pm ICT by ANI
New Delhi, Dec 22 (ANI): The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on Wednesday said that it is a major challenge for all of us to ensure that the richness of our ... Read more...
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Islam one of the great religions of the world: Dalai Lama
November 23rd, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 23 (IANS) The Dalai Lama Tuesday hailed Islam as one of the great religions of the world, saying true jihad was about fighting "negative emotions" within oneself.Speaking after ... Read more...
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Indian mission launches Communal Harmony Week in Sweden
November 21st, 2010 - 12:45 pm ICT by ANI
Stockholm (Sweden), Nov.21 (ANI): India has a millennia long experience of welcoming different religions and ethnic communities in its midst, and been the birth place of four major religions of the world, ... Read more...
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For A to Z of Hinduism, pick up this gem (IANS Book Review)
November 20th, 2010 - 9:11 am ICT by IANS
By M.R. Narayan Swamy
Book: "Hinduism - An Alphabetical Guide"; Author: Roshen Dalal; Publisher: Penguin; Price: Rs.999; Pages: 483This is an invaluable encyclopaedia on Hinduism, a treasure of knowledge, a product of years ... Read more...
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In “International Day of Peace” message, Hindus urge world religions to work together for peace
September 14th, 2010 - 6:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Sept 14 (ANI): Hindus have urged religions of the world to join hands to bring peace in the world.Eminent Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a message for the "International Day ... Read more...
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Quran burning would jeopardise global peace: Nawaz Sharif
September 9th, 2010 - 9:57 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) Former Pakistan prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz Sharif Thursday condemned the plans of a US pastor to burn the Quran on the anniversary ... Read more...
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Hillary Clinton condemns Koran burning plan; pastor adamant
September 8th, 2010 - 11:03 am ICT by IANS
By Arun Kumar
Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) As a Florida church vowed to move forward with a controversial plan to burn the Koran, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined other US ... Read more...
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Hindus greet Muslims on upcoming “Id al-Fitr”
August 20th, 2010 - 4:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Aug 20 (ANI): Hindus have sent early greetings to Muslim communities world over for the festival of "Id al-Fitr" on the breaking of the fast of Ramadan, the blessed ninth ... Read more...
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Hindus greet Muslims on upcoming Ramadan
July 26th, 2010 - 7:14 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Jukly 26 (ANI): Hindus have sent early greetings to Muslim communities world over for the upcoming blessed ninth month of the Islamic year.Acclaimed Hindu and Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed, in ... Read more...
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Hindu statesman Zed asks the world to re-evaluate its economic growth strategy
July 21st, 2010 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada, July 21 (ANI): World should re-evaluate its economic growth outlook to save it from environmental crisis, stresses acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed.Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in ... Read more...
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Hindus want world’s wealthy countries to do more for environment
April 7th, 2010 - 7:12 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), April 7 (ANI): Hindus ask richest nations of the world to do more for environment in view of the global ecological crisis.Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Pope for environmental stand
December 22nd, 2009 - 5:58 pm ICT by ANI
Nevada (US), Dec 22 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Pope Benedict for connecting environmental protection with peace promotion in his message for the celebration of World Day of Peace, which falls on January ... Read more...
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Hindus laud Pope for environmental stand
December 16th, 2009 - 2:12 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus have applauded Pope Benedict for connecting environmental protection with peace promotion in his message for the celebration of World Day of Peace, which falls on January one.Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, ... Read more...
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Islam is not an alien faith: Chidambaram
November 3rd, 2009 - 3:11 pm ICT by IANS
Deoband (Uttar Pradesh), Nov 3 (IANS) Citing the contribution of Muslims to the building of modern India, Home Minister P. Chidambaram said Tuesday that India cannot view Islam as an "alien ... Read more...
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Hindus back Beatle Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Monday
June 17th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
Hindus have thrown their weight behind Beatle Sir Paul McCartney's call for Meat-Free Monday movement, which aims at persuading public to go vegetarian once a week to slow global warming.Acclaimed Hindu statesman ... Read more...
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Hindus seek recognition in 27 EU countries
December 11th, 2008 - 4:44 pm ICT by ANI
Brussels, Dec.11 (ANI): A delegation of Hindus have approached the European Parliament with a demand to give recognition to the community in its 27 member states.
A memorandum to this effect was ... Read more...
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Hindus greet Muslims on “Id al-Fitr”
October 2nd, 2008 - 9:07 am ICT by admin
By Rajan ZedHindus have sent greetings to Muslim communities world over for the festival of "Id al-Fitr" on the breaking of the fast of Ramadan, the blessed ninth month of the ... Read more...
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Dalai Lama offers prayer at Ajmer Sufi shrine
July 9th, 2008 - 7:25 pm ICT by ANI
Ajmer, July 9 (ANI): Tibetan Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama visited the revered Ajmer Sharif shrine in Rajasthan this morning to offer prayers on the occasion of ''Urs'', the 796th death ... Read more...
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Keralas parish priest promotes religious harmony
May 30th, 2008 - 9:07 pm ICT by admin
By Juhan Samuel
Thrissur (Kerala), May 30 (ANI): A parish priest in Kerala has gained popularity as a singing priest for spreading communal harmony through music projecting virtues of Hindu, Christian and ... Read more...
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Tony Blair on a mission to unite religions of the world
May 30th, 2008 - 1:01 pm ICT by admin
London, May 30 (ANI): Former British premier Tony Blair has said that he wants to spend the rest of his life bringing religions of the world together.On the eve of ... Read more...
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India’s pluralism an example for the world: Ansari
April 7th, 2008 - 4:53 pm ICT by admin
By Vishnu Makhijani
Astana, April 7 (IANS) India's pluralism and its ability to "draw the circle wide enough to be inclusive" has greatly contributed to stability and development, Indian Vice President Mohammad ... Read more...
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Buddhist institute coming up in Bihar
February 20th, 2008 - 3:37 pm ICT by admin
Patna, Feb 20 (IANS) A Japan-based organisation is setting up a research institute of Buddhism and oriental studies in Bihar's Bodh Gaya, a city revered for being the place of Buddha's attainment ... Read more...
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