www.ddinews.gov.in MALIHABAD, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, June 27, 2008: Haji Kalimullah Khan has a rare technique of growing more than 300 varieties of mangoes of different shapes, sizes and hues on one single tree. When Khan talks about the variety of mangoes grown by him in his orchards, it seems that he is fondly referring to his family members. Khan’s prized…
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She gave a talk on the subject “Nepal: A New Era”, organised by New Delhi-based Vivekananda Kendra International on July 2nd, 2008. Shri Deb Mukharji said that it was unfortunate that certain people in Nepal were using the issue of the Indo-Nepalese Treaty to criticize India. He went on to say,”The fact is that the treaty benefits the Nepalese people…
“For special religious festivals, we gather at the temple in Flint. However, there’s no head of the church or official leader as such, just a priest” the retired engineer said. Drew E. Hinderer, professor of philosophy and religion at Saginaw Valley State University, explains that “Performing prayers at home altars enables believers to connect with the Divine on a much…
news.bbc.co.uk Washington, DC, USA, July 1, 2008: Minnie, the elephant, is used to being the star. Traffic comes to a halt and heads turn when she walks down the street. And inviting her to your event can cost anything upwards of $8,500. She and other four-legged beauties are part of a booming wedding industry that caters to the ever-growing demands…
www.dailytimes.com.pk QUETTA, PAKISTAN, June 29, 2008: Protesters demanded the federal government cancel construction plans for a dam on Hangol River in order to avoid damage to a historical Hindu temple. Balochistan Minister for Irrigation and Power Sardar Muhammad Aslam Bizenjo, along with several other provincial ministers, moved a joint resolution against construction of the dam. The location of the dam…
www.hinduismtoday.com Mahatma Gandhi visited London in 1932. He toured the city wearing traditional dhoti and khadi shawl. People who met him were shocked with his “barbaric” attire, and he was the subject of ridicule–notably by Churchill himself. On one occasion Gandhi accepted an invitation to tea from King George V, “Emperor of India.” When asked afterwards if he felt underdressed,…
www.hafsite.org WASHINGTON, DC, June 30, 2008: In a landmark effort to combat caste-based discrimination, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) in collaboration with the Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD), a leading non-governmental organization based at The Hague, Netherlands, announced calls for applications for the first annual Shri Narayana Guru Award for Outstanding Leadership in Social Reform earlier today. The Award seeks…
news.bbc.co.uk USA, June 21, 2008: The spelling contest is a big event in the US. Children study hard for months and have to get through regional contests to make the final. Children of South Asian origin dominated the top 10 spots in the gruelling competition this year. The second prize was bagged by Sidharth Chand, 12, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan,…
news.bbc.co.uk DELHI, INDIA, June 30, 2008:The Indian government has unveiled a national action plan to confront the threat posed by climate change. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the plan envisaged a gradual shift to greater reliance on sustainable sources of energy. The prime minister said that over time India must shift from economic activity based on fossil fuels to one…