Golden Rice: When Science Goes Awry
By Vandana Shiva Dr. Vandana Shiva is one of India’s and the world’s foremost environmental activists. She holds a master’s […]
Spirituality Alone Can Save Our Planet
BY JAGADGURU SHANKARACHARYA SRI BHARATI TIRTHA In many parts of the world we witness terrible wars, terrorist activity and many
In the Wake of a Cyclone
By Sadhu Divyamurtidas Nature’s devastating wrath overwhelmed Orissa, ripping the state apart on October 29, 1999. On that nightmarish day,
Legends from the Living Mountain
Book Excerpt: Himalayan mountain lore is a mix of ancient myth and modern drama. Sometimes, the two overlap, as findings
We Came. We Saw. We Messed it up.
The diversity and relative instability of life on Earth is remarkable, and its history holds some stunning surprises. Since the
India’s Picture Vendor
Ever wondered where Hinduism Today gets those fabulous photographs of India like the one below capturing a few hundred thousand
These Are Priests, Have No Drought
The Washington Post, one of America’s most prestigious newspapers, was unhesitating in giving credit where credit was due. In a
Narmada Floods Begin
Best-selling Indian authoress Arundhati Roy is leading new protests against daming the Narmada River. In a recent six-day “Rally for
Water Worries
By The Associated Press Drilling machines roar as water gushes through thick pipelines laid where rice once grew. These days,
God’s Favorite Flower
By Anil K. Goel Both in worship and in portrayals of the divine, hindus are infatuated with flowers. The very