INDIA, June 1, 2026 (Good News Network): In mid-May, GNN reported that three teens from India had won a major continental science prize for their brilliant use of an ingredient of Indian cuisine as the basis for a simple microplastic filter for drinking water. Now, from Geneva comes the announcement that 16-year-olds Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal and Avyana Mehta, have…
NEPAL, May 27, 2026 (The Rising Nepal, by Namrata Sharma): The writer reflects on completing a third pilgrimage to Muktinath Temple during the 2026 Everest climbing season, observing a growing number of pilgrims and trekkers that highlights the rise of religious tourism and trekking in Nepal. The journey coincided with the sacred Purushottam Month, a spiritually important period in Hinduism…
TRINIDAD, May 19, 2026 (YouTube): Bhadase Sagan Maraj was one of the most important Hindu leaders in Trinidad and Tobago history — yet many people have never heard his name. At thirteen, his father was murdered while reading the Bhagavad Gita. His uncle was later tied to a stone and drowned in the Caroni River. But Bhadase did not disappear…
NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 21, 2026 (India West): A recent ruling by the Madhya Pradesh High Court on the disputed Bhojshala complex has renewed public and scholarly attention on an 11th-century sculpture of Goddess Saraswati that today sits thousands of miles away in London’s British Museum. The court, while declaring Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, also known as…
SOUTH AFRICA, May 17, 2026 (Post): Recent discussions within sections of the Hindu community regarding funeral-related activities taking place within temple precincts have sparked strong emotions, differing opinions and important theological reflections. While some may dismiss these concerns as outdated ritual sensitivities, others view them as fundamental to preserving the sanctity and spiritual integrity of consecrated temple spaces. The debate…
INDIA, May 18, 2026 (Bharat Ke Wow, by Dr. K. Ramachandrasekhar): The Anaimangalam Copper Plates, widely known today as the Leiden Copper Plates, are among the most extraordinary surviving records of the Chola age. They are not merely inscriptions from medieval India. They are a civilizational archive, carrying within them the pulse of empire, maritime diplomacy, temple culture, administrative precision,…
MUMBAI, INDIA, May 15, 2026 (Press Release from Swami Vigyananand): The World Hindu Congress 2026 will be held in Mumbai from December 18th–20th. The theme is “Shared Commitment: Collective Resolve.” It will comprise seven parallel thematic conferences designed to articulate the values, creativity and entrepreneurial spirit of the global Hindu community in all its vibrancy. These forums offer a vital…
GANDHINAGAR, INDIA, May 8, 2026 (OMMCOM NEWS): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Friday highlighted the 75th anniversary of the reconstruction and inauguration of the Somnath Temple in a social media post, marking the occasion as a significant milestone in the temple’s modern history. In his post on social media platform X, Patel said: “75 years ago, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel…
CAMBODIA, March 10, 2026 (Khymer Times): Archaeologists have completed the emergency restoration of the early 10th-century Baksei Chamkrong temple in Cambodia’s famed Angkor Archaeological Park after parts of the structure were at risk of collapse, the APSARA National Authority (ANA) said in a news release yesterday. Put Soth, head of the Baksei Chamkrong restoration site, said the team had reinforced…
INDIA, May 2, 2026 (Outlook Traveller): The annual journey to one of Asia’s most revered spiritual sites is back on the calendar, and with it, the rush to secure a spot has begun. Registrations for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 are now officially open, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirming that the pilgrimage [via the routes starting in…
