SourceLONDON, ENGLAND, January 20, 2004: Hindus in the UK are starting a campaign to reclaim the swastika from its Nazi associations. German MEPs called for a Europe-wide ban of the symbol after Prince Harry wore it on a fancy dress costume. But Hindu Forum spokesman Ramesh Kallidai said the swastika had been a Hindu good luck charm for centuries. The…
SourceCOLOMBO, SRI LANKA, January 19, 2004: Patrick Harrigan of the Living Heritage Disaster Relief Mission in Sri Lanka, “source,” sent out the following appeal: There is an urgent need for English-speaking volunteers who can work in office environments drafting local relief proposals (also a long-term task) and teaching computer skills to young local volunteers in Kalmunai, Batticaloa and other population…
SourceKERALA, INDIA, January 18, 2005: Our thanks to HPI reader Niraj Thakar for letting us know about the video report at “source.” It is described as, “Amazing Report from K. P. Yohannan in India. K.P reports from India that Tsunami survivors who lost everything are finding hope in God’s Good News of Jesus Christ.” Yohannan explains how his missionary organization…
SourceKANCHEEPURAM, INDIA, January 20, 2005: (HPI note: In granting the senior Shankaracharya bail, the India Supreme Court specifically said the testimony of co-accused in a case was not of much value unless supported by independent evidence, which they concluded did not yet exist in convincing form in this case.) The Tamil Nadu police investigating the Shankaraman murder case today received…
SourceKANCHIPURAM, INDIA, January 20, 2005: The Manager of Vaishno Uttaranchal Mutt (monastery), Srinivasacharya, was found murdered inside its premises this morning. The body of the 40-year-old temple official, hailing from Patna, was found in a pool of blood inside a hall, said the police. Senior police officials have rushed to the spot. The murder was the second such killing of…
SourceUSA, January 19, 2005: Newsweek magazine printed the following letter from Aseem Shukla of the Hindu American Foundation, along with a rebuttal. The article in question dealt with the theological reaction of Christianity, Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism. The views of each, with the exception of Hinduism, were represented by educated members. Only in the case of Hinduism did the article…
SourceSUVA, FIJI, January 15, 2005: The father of two 16-year-old boys who appeared in court yesterday for sacrilege in a Hindu temple was fined US$78 by the Suva court yesterday for failing to be a good dad. This is the first time in Fiji legal history that such a sentence has been handed down. Juvenile Court magistrate Ajmal Khan said…
SourceANNOUNCEMENT: Meera Publications has released its January 2005 newsletter. The mission of the newsletter is to focus on celebrating India’s cultural heritage. Features of this January edition include; five most essential things you can provide to your children, the celebration of Makar Sakranti on January 14th, a recipe for Sesame Seed sweet balls here, a book of the month feature…
SourceUNITED KINGDOM, January 19, 2005: Ripin Karla (“source”) writes: The speed with which people have responded to the latest Tsunami disaster is extraordinary. At the moment the focus is on immediate relief but there are several private charities and public bodies starting to plan and act for reconstruction. I have received several e-mails about plans to build houses and community…
SourceNEW DELHI, INDIA, January 14, 2005: Ushering in the new festival season, Lohri, which marks the new harvest, was celebrated in parts of north India. In Tamil Nadu, the festival is celebrated as Pongal, as Bhugali Bihu in Assam and Sankranti in central Indian states. While it is known by different names in various parts of the country, what is…