www.religionwatch.com USA, May 9, 2007: (HPI note: The following article appeared in the May edition of Religion Watch.) While there have been efforts to encourage dialogues and cooperation between Hindu and Neopagan groups and leaders as common “indigenous” religions, the project has not had much success (with Hindu critics charging that the two religions have as many differences as similarities;…
news.bbc.co.uk BOUGAINVILLE, PAPUA NEW GUINEA, May 8, 2007: People on the island of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea have found their own solution to high energy prices – the humble coconut. They are developing mini-refineries that produce a coconut oil that can replace diesel. From police officers to priests, the locals are powering up their vehicles and generators with coco-fuel.…
www.hinduvoice.co.uk RISHIKESH, INDIA, May 7, 2007: The Hindu Voice, UK, recently interviewed Pujya Swami Chidananda Saraswati. What follows is an excerpt. To read the complete interview, go to source. Some excerpts follow: What led you towards becoming a Swami? “It was God’s plan. I was too young to have made any sort of a rational decision. I was touched by…
mihir.meghani@hinduamericanfoundation.org UNITED STATES, May 8, 2007: If you are an expert on environmental/climate change and can speak to the Hindu point of view on climate change for a panel discussion, please contact Dr. Mihir Meghani at e-mail above. Other members of the panel will represent the other major religions.
www.hinducounciluk.org LONDON, ENGLAND, April 11, 2007: Jay Lakhani, Director, Hindu Council UK, published his remarks from his debate with Sam Paul of the All-India Christian Council on the issue of caste and conversion aired on Premier Christian Radio. Some excerpts: “I had to pass some very sharp comments on the evangelizing lobby of Christianity. I said, ‘Why don’t they go…
www.hinduvoice.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, May 6, 2007: “I consider everyone a Hindu until they say they are not,” says Swami Dayananda Saraswati, a well-known swami of the Advaita-Vedanta tradition. Being highly articulate in several languages, including English, he has been able to reach out to hundreds of thousands of people through his writings and speeches and personal leadership. He founded the…
timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 2, 2007: A study conducted by researchers at the Washington State University has found that the immunity system of breast cancer survivors improved significantly after practicing the Iyengar form of yoga. Created by B.K.S. Iyengar, based on the traditional eight limbs of yoga as expounded by Pantajali in his Yoga Sutras, this yoga form emphasizes…
www.crawleyhindu.com CRAWLEY, ENGLAND, May 8, 2007: Preparations for the arrival of a Hindu Saint are well underway in Crawley. Crawley-based Gurjar Hindu Union (GHU) is privileged to host a Ramayan Recital (katha) by world renowned Hindu Saint Shri Rameshbhai Oza, fondly known as Bhaishri (older brother). Bhaishri, who founded the prestigious Sandipani Vidyaniketan school in Porbandar, Gujarat, will be coming…
sify.com NEW YORK, U.S., May 5, 2007: The arrival of Indian mangoes in the US has generated a wave of excitement and nostalgia among the Indian American community. The South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) website has already received many postings from the community reflecting their craving to taste the long-deprived fruit. “I’m thrilled. It’s been one of the things I…
www.clicanoo.com REUNION ISLAND, INDIAN OCEAN, May 5, 2007: Every year many inhabitants of Villiele celebrate the traditional Mariamman Festival by offering rice for the ten days ceremony organized in the town’s temple. The collection took place yesterday, with young girls symbolizing prosperity participating. This began when Indian nationals came to Reunion as indentured laborers. The contract of employment provided any…