www.hinduamericanfoundation.org USA, February 1, 2009: (Following is a press release from the Hindu American Foundation) The Hindu American Foundation would like to take the opportunity to update you on the results of rulemaking the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) religious worker and special immigrant programs underwent in late 2006. Rulemaking, as we explained previously, is the process by…
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 ,…
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…
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.…
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
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…
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,…
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…
www.hinduismtoday.com You are your own friend and your own enemy. Yogaswami of Sri Lanka (1872-1964)
www.speroforum.com QATAR, January 30, 2009: More and more Nepalese emigrants who have gone to Muslim majority countries to work – for example, on the Arabian Peninsula – are abandoning their Hindu religion and embracing Islam in order to improve their economic and social situation. According to figures from the Nepalese workers’ union, in Qatar alone there have been about 2,000…