ap.google.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 13, 2008: A series of bombs exploded across the ancient city of Jaipur on Tuesday, killing at least 60 people and transforming busy markets, a jewelry bazaar and a Hindu temple into scenes of carnage. All seven blasts were within the old walls of the western city known for its pink-hued palaces, and suspicion quickly…
weddings.iloveindia.com INDIA, May 6, 2008: A Hindu wedding is all about rituals and customs, which teach us the actual essence of a married life. It tells us the values which should be followed after marriage to lead a happy married life. On the final day, the wedding vows are taken by the bride and the groom before the sacred fire…
www.nytimes.com NEW YORK, USA, May 13, 2008: Over the past several years, scientific momentum has shifted away from hard-core materialism. The brain seems less like a cold machine. Instead, meaning, belief and consciousness seem to emerge mysteriously from idiosyncratic networks of neural firings. Now, scientists have more respect for elevated spiritual states. Andrew Newberg of the University of Pennsylvania has…
www.hinduismtoday.com In the whole world there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life–it will be the solace of my death. Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860), German philosopher and writer and first Western philosopher to have access to translations of philosophical material from India.
www.hinduismtoday.com TRINIDAD, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, May 11, 2008: (From Paras Ramoutar, HPI Correspondent) On Sunday May 11, 2008, Hindus will join the world in the observance of Mother’s Day. But in the Hindu mind, Mother’s Day began with the creation of the universe. Motherhood as an art is almost forgotten now. Children must always respect their mothers. But mothers must…
www.bosnewslife.com ANDRA PRADESH, INDIA, May 9, 2008: Native Christian missionaries are no longer allowed to preach in areas of seven hills around a famous Hindu temple in India’s state of Andhra Pradesh and face stiff prison sentences if they violate the rule, a Christian mission group said. In a statement monitored by BosNewsLife Tuesday, May 6, Gospel For Asia (GFA)…
www.hinduismtoday.com As a dog, let loose after being tied up for some time, is energetic and active, so one, who learns to remain summa, or still, gets increased energy which can be put to good use. Satguru Yogaswami of Jaffna (1872-1964)
www.fijivillage.com LAUTOKA, FIJI, May 10, 2008: Police are hunting for a group of men who broke into an 80 year old Mandir in Field 40, Lautoka, and later set it on fire. Divisional Crime Officer Western S.P. Vijay Singh has confirmed the fire started at around five this morning and the Gangai-Yamman Kovil Mandir has been completely destroyed along with…
www.thisislondon.co.uk LONDON, UK, May 9, 2008: British Airways has taken beef off the menu for economy passengers amid concerns about its “religious restrictions”. BA’s second-biggest long-haul market is to India, where the majority Hindu population do not eat beef because of their beliefs. The decision to scrap the nation’s favourite fare was described as a “great shame” by the English…
sify.com KERALA, INDIA, May 8, 2008: Garlanded with gold and carrying a Hindu deity on his back, Babu the elephant, like many others in the country, is the centre point of religious ceremonies that are conducted across the Indian state of Kerala. After 45 years of life and hard work, the large animal is fast approaching retirement and, like many…