www.zeenews.com KATHMANDU, NEPAL, May 20, 2006: Nepal Parliament’s proclamation declaring the world’s only Hindu Kingdom as a secular state has evoked a mixed response with the majority Hindu groups saying the decision has hurt the community. “The decision of the so-called Parliament has hurt the faith of the 900 million Hindu populace across the globe and brought about possibilities of…
www.gfa.org USA, May 21, 2006: (HPI Note: The following article is from the Christian evangelical organization, Gospel for Asia.) Described by some observers as a “21st century Magna Carta,” the sweeping political changes decreed yesterday by Nepal’s parliament are being met with prayerful caution by Gospel for Asia leaders in the region. “To experience this historic change for this nation…
www.Divinelifesociety.ca CALGARY, CANADA, May 17, 2006: Swami Ramananda Saraswati Spiritual head of the Divine life Society of Canada and the Sivananda Seva Ashrams has just returned from Tamil Nadu. Swamiji has been renovating and updating the medical center in Cherakulam, Tamil Nadu. This center provide medical care for forty smaller villages in and around Cherakulam, Tutocorin, Tamil Nadu. The medical…
Hssus.org USA, May 21, 2006: HPI Note: the following press release is from the Hindu Swayamsevek Sangh, USA: Do you want to know more about Hindu Culture and the Dharmic Traditions of India? Do you want to know about Hindu’s contributions in math, science, art and architecture? Do you want to know about Hindu Diaspora? Do you want to share…
news.bbc.co.uk KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, May 16, 2006: Malaysia is considering its multi-cultural credentials after a crowd of Muslims on Sunday broke up a meeting called to defend the rights of religious minorities. The country’s leaders condemned the disturbances, but the BBC’s Jonathan Kent in Kuala Lumpur says non-Muslims feel increasingly beleaguered. “I’m becoming an alien in Malaysia, in my own…
news.webindia123.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 14, 2006: With the joint family concept on the decline, a study has shown the dwindling acceptance of the elderly by their families with the overriding concern being lack of respect, regard and love. Even as the fragmentation of the family has been linked to the economic condition, the largest number of nuclear families (67.6…
www.americanhindu.net MADISON, WISCONSIN, USA, May 17, 2006: American Hindu Association presents the Hindu Perspectives – TV series at 8:00 pm on Sundays and at 8:30 am on Mondays at WYOU-TV Madison, Wisconsin USA. Hindu Perspectives is designed to introduce viewers to the Hindu tradition with aim of creating more inter-religious harmony, dialogue, and understanding. Elements of Hinduism will be discussed,…
www.thisisbradford.co.uk BRADFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, May 15, 2006: Hindus have laid the foundations of a new US$5.6 million temple which will be the biggest Hindu temple in the north of England. Hundreds of people met yesterday at the site of the new development in Leeds Road, Bradford, to unveil the foundation stone of their new temple. The ceremony marked phase one…
news.webindia123.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, May 14, 2006: with over five million manuscripts present in several parts of the country, the National Mission for Manuscripts (NMM) has launched a massive survey program across the country to find out, document and preserve manuscripts within five years. Because only 20 percent of the manuscripts have been found and documented so far, the Mission…
www.oikoumene.org LARIANO/VELLETRI, ITALY, May 16, 2006: The following statement was issued by the World Council of Churches today at the conclusion of a meeting organized by the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue, Vatican City, and the Office on Interreligious Relations & Dialogue of the World Council of Churches, Geneva. A partial list of participants included: Rev. Canon Dr. Andrew Wingate,…