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www.hinduismtoday.com Many advances in the sciences that we consider today to have been made in Europe were in fact made in India centuries ago. Grant Duff, British historian of India
Tamil Nadu Government Takes Control of Chidambaram Temple templehttp://sify.com/news/fullstory.php?id=14850132
The Madras High Court ordered that the Tamil Nadu government takeover the management of the 1,200-year-old Nataraja temple in Chidambaram. The decks have been cleared for the government management with High Court on Monday dismissing a writ petition filed by the Podhu Dikshitars challenging the State government’s appointment of an Executive Officer (EO) for the temple. Within 24 hours ,…
Government Says Control Over Chidambaram is Positive for Tourism http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/4071374.cms?prtpage=1
Corporates which are actively associated with temple administration and renovation, also cheered the move. The High Court’s decision on Monday drew mixed reactions, with some sections voicing against Government’s managing of temple funds. But industry officials say the region stands to benefit from more tourists and investments going forward. “Earlier, we faced some problems in getting schemes implemented. We are…
Online Petition Seeks to Reverse Decision About Chidambaram
www.petitiononline.com INDIA, February 3, 2009: [HPI received this e-mail about an petition about the events at Chidambaram. It is organized by Mr. Siva Chidambaram.] “You might be aware of the recent aggression of T.N. Government in taking over the Nataraja Temple from the Hereditary and devoted Dihkshitars. Government has made an assault on Hindu Religion and Hindus by doing this.…
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www.hinduismtoday.com Years ago, I used to walk for miles to meet my Guru. The distance appeared no longer than a few furlongs. Dada J.P. Vaswani
Interfaith Marriages: What Young “Dharmics” Should Know
www.hinduyuva.org USA, February 1, 2009 (By Dr. Dilip Amin): [HPI note: Dr. Amin uses the word “Dharmic” to refer to Hindus, Jains, Buddhists and Sikhs.] Now more and more young people are engaging in interfaith relationships leading to marriage, many times without realizing the complexities associated with their decision. This message will help Dharmic young adults make more informed decisions…
Helping Convicts to a Better Life http://www.heraldseries.co.uk/news/hswallingfordnews/4075551.Helping_convicts_to_find_inner_strength/
Designed for illiterates and foreign inmates who cannot read English, the book tells the story of an unhappy prisoner who learns about yoga and meditation from his cell mate. It includes breathing exercises, stretching, relaxation techniques and meditation. Sandy Chubb, the 63-year-old director of Oxford-based charity Prison Phoenix Trust, said: “When you have lost everything, your name and your family,…
Cows With Names Produce More Milk http://www.hinduonnet.com/thehindu/holnus/008200901281560.htm
University have found that naming cows and treating them as individuals can help to significantly increase their milk production.According to Dr. Catherine Douglas, “Just as people respond betterto the personal touch, cows also feel happier and more relaxed ifgiven one-to-one attention.” In their study involving 516 dairy farmers in Britain, the researcherslooked at interaction between people and cows, and found…
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www.hinduismtoday.com You are your own friend and your own enemy. Yogaswami of Sri Lanka (1872-1964)
Scientific American Publishes “How Meat Contributes to Global Warming”
www.sciam.com USA, January 21, 2009: [HPI note: Most publications covering global warming avoid any articles about the irrefutable link between meat consumption and CO2 emissions. It is significant that Scientific American, a respected magazine, finally ran an article about it.] Producing beef for the table releases prodigious amounts of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Pound for pound, the greenhouse gases from beef…