www.pib.nic.in NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 12, 2006: India has one of the richest and most diverse cultural heritages associated with the use of medicinal plants, says Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss. Ayurveda and Siddha, which are 3,000-5,000 years old, in particular have stood the test of time in providing preventive, promotive and curative health care to…
www.zeenews.com INDIA, September 30, 2006: India’s top investigative agency, the federal Central Bureau of Investigation, has introduced a session of yoga to provide an outlet to mental and physical stress and related ailments of its personnel. The CBI has called upon New Delhi-based Prajana Institute of Yoga and Allied Sciences to help its officers to get rid of professional stress.…
www.indusbusinessjournal.com INDIA, October 1, 2006: Banaras Hindu University professor G.P. Dubey has one crucial goal with his professional work–to dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding Ayurvedic medicine and spread the positive aspects of this ancient practice. To assist with his quest, he recently visited the U. S. to enlist the help of several top universities and researchers. “My main objective…
anjarao@gmail.com GOA, INDIA, October 10, 2006: An International Indology Conference on the contribution of ancient Indian thought to the development of modern Indian society is being organized at the Kala Academy, Goa, India, February 8-10, 2007, under the auspices of Motilal Banarsidass. The theme of this conference is “Ancient Wisdom Brought to Modern Times-Pathway to Higher Consciousness.” The basic objective…
www.hinducounciluk.org LONDON, ENGLAND, October 10, 2006: If you have wondered why Hindus have samskaras (ceremonies) for themselves throughout their life, why Ganesha worshippers rap the sides of their head three times or anything concerning Hindu practices, you can submit your question on the UK Hindu Council website to Ask the Pundit. Responses are posted on the website. To read the…
www.ibnlive.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 9, 2006: Twenty-five-year old Namit Bhalla is an account manager at Times jobs.com. He is a regular guy with regular tastes but quite a contrast to that, Namit also spends half an hour every morning doing his puja and reciting shlokas. Namit fasts on Tuesdays and on Navratra, and visits Vaishno Devi temple once every…
www.cnn.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 4, 2006: October 20 marks the beginning of the three-day Hindu festival of light, Deepavali, and some of the millions of Indians living in countries like Britain, the United States and Canada are joining in the celebrations back home electronically. For prices ranging from $8 to $15, religious portals are offering prayer sessions for IT-savvy…
www.icsnj.org NEW JERSEY, U.S., October 8, 2006: Indian Culture Society (ICS), Union, New Jersey celebrates Navratri 2006. The U.S.’s biggest Navaratri celebration draws more than 4,000 people from all across the tri-state area, every single night. This year it started on September 23, and continues until October 14th, on Friday and Saturday nights. Due to the overwhelming response and support…
edinburghnews.scotsman.com EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, October 8, 2006: Edinburgh saw the biggest-ever celebration of Dussehra in a spectacular parade through the city center. More than 2,500 people were expected to congregate on Calton Hill for the culmination of the festival, which featured a fireworks display and the burning of three giant effigies. Mohindra Dhall, president of the Scottish Indian Arts Forum, which…
www.hinduamericanfoundation.org WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2006: The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) concluded its third annual Government Outreach and Leadership Conference on September 28, 2006. Two days of individual meetings with over twenty-five senators and members of the House of Representatives, Department of Justice, and State Department were highlighted by a dinner reception held within the rotunda of the…