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By Young Writers

In 2021, Hinduism Today started a “Young Writers” program for middle and high school students age 12 to 18 under which they work directly with the magazine editors to develop articles on topics of their interest. The program is off to a great start already. If you’d like to join, contact letters@hindu.org. Be advised, however, that the program is selective and you must have your parent’s permission and be a devout Hindu.

Youth: Embracing Hinduism, My Way

July 1, 2012

BY APOORVA MURTHY \If I had relied on the authority of every book I read, followed every custom I was […]

Youth: Beyond My Dual Identities

January 1, 2012

BY SOHINI SIRCAR Many American Hindus view their lives as having two poles. They display their Hindu side at home

Youth: The Hindu Mandir Executives’ Conference

April 1, 2011

BY TEJAS DAVE I have often heard the question, “why do we need temples when God is said to be

Youth: Exploring the Hindu American Identity

January 1, 2010

Last summer, the Hindu American Foundation conducted its Next- Gen essay contest, soliciting original essays from youths 17-28 years old

Youth – Finding the Pride

January 1, 2009

Sheetal Shah, 27, based in New York City, is the director of Development for the Hindu American Foundation, focused on fundraising

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