Andaman Island’s Caste-Less Society
SourcePORT BLAIR, ANDAMANS, October 27, 2004: Under the British raj, the islands of Andaman…
UK Raises Marriage Age for Non-European Union Immigrants
SourceLONDON, ENGLAND, October 27, 2004: In an indirect move to curb forced marriages within…
Tirupati 1000 Pillar Hall Demolition Debated
SourceTIRUPATI, INDIA, October 28, 2004: A majority of the speakers at a meeting here…
Flushing Ganesha Temple Board Elections By End of Year
NewsdayNEW YORK, NEW YORK, October 27, 2004: (HPI note: This Newsday article updates the…
Astrologers Split on US Elections
SourceDELHI, INDIA, October 28, 2004: The article at “source” from India quotes several astrologers…
UK pupils to be taught Hinduism, Sikhism and Buddhism:
SourceLONDON, ENGLAND, October 30, 2004: A new report prepared by the British Government has…
UK Temple Damaged by Fire
SourceWITHINGTON, ENGLAND, October 16, 2004: A Hindu temple in Withington will be closed for…
Fiji Restricts Fireworks During Deepavali
SourceSUVA, FIJI, October 29, 2004: The hours allowed for the use of firecrackers on…
Fiji Bans Corporal Punishment in Schools
SourceSUVA, FIJI, October 30, 2004: Whipping, beating, belting, slapping or hitting used to be…