SourceCOLUMBO, SRI LANKA, November 15, 2004: Tension ran high yesterday in Kodikamam, Jaffna, following an accident where a Hindu priest riding a motorcycle was knocked down and killed by an Army water bowzer (tanker). Later an angry mob numbering about 1,000 persons had set fire to several Police motorcycles and pelted stones at the SLMM vehicles, Jaffna Police said. Jaffna…
SourceCHAVAKACHCHERI, SRI LANKA, November 15, 2004: Mr. M. Kandasamy, acting Chavakachcheri Magistrate Sunday night remanded Mr. Mudiansalage Wijeyasiri, bowzer driver of the Sri Lanka Army (SLA), till November 17, when the driver was produced by the Kodikamam police in connection with the death of Hindu priest Mr. Varatharajakurukkal Harihara Sarma on Sunday morning in a road accident, legal sources said.…
HPINovember 15, 2004: So many news reports of Deepavali celebrations are showing up that we’re just going to list the URLs: In Saint Paul, Minnesota: here Less air pollution in Delhi from firecrackers: here Sweets market soft in Mumbai: here 215,000 celebrate across British Columbia, Canada: here Celebrations in New Zealand and Australia Government houses here
SourceSYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, October 30, 2004: The secret weapon to Australia’s cricketing success in India has been revealed. For the first time, a yoga teacher has joined the logistics team supporting the Australians, giving them the chance to explore the Indian secret to mental and physical discipline. Opening batsman Justin Langer was quick to sign up. A long-time martial arts fighter,…
SourceKOCHI, INDIA, November 15, 2004: Kochi, Nov 15: A French perfume manufacturer is all set to leave a lasting fragrance in Kerala – by funding renovation of a 150-year-old temple. A 30-member team from Douglas Parfumerie will arrive next week for the restoration of Kupalikadavu Devi Temple at Vaikom near Kochi even as they holiday. “The team will spend a…
HPIKAUAI, HAWAII, November 15, 2004: The public display of the Bible’s “Ten Commandments” has prompted a number of law suits in the US on the issue of separation of church and state. HPI is seeking comments on the Hindu view of the Ten Commandments, specifically how Hindus might find these commandments offensive or threatening when displayed in a public place…
International Sri Deep Madhavananda Ashram FellowshipVIENNA, AUSTRIA, November 11, 2004: “Dear brothers and sisters, I wish you all the best on this holy occasion of Deepavali and in the coming New Year. I pray to God for you, your family and the whole world for good health, harmony, peace and divine protection. The whole mankind needs – especially in this…
SourceVELLORE, INDIA, November 14, 2004: Head of the Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham Sri Jayendra Saraswathi, who has been arrested and incarcerated in the central prison in Vellore in connection with a murder case, was maintaining good health, prison sources said on Sunday. He spent his third day in the prison meditating and performing pujas, the sources informed. The seer woke up…
SourceAMRITSAR, INDIA, November 14, 2004: The Shankaracharya’s arrest has widened the gulf in an already divided NDA. The Sangh parivar has already been on the offensive ever since the Shankaracharya was sent to jail. Now BJP President L. K. Advani has hinted that there was politics behind the entire episode. “The Supreme Court has issued guidelines which outline the manner…
Paras RamoutarTRINIDAD, November 13, 2004: Thousands of Hindus, mainly women, will converge at several beaches and rivers to celebrate the annual festival of Kaatik-ke-Nahaan on Sunday. Main areas of focus will be Manzanilla and Mayaro beaches, which have become the mecca for this very auspicious Hindu religious observance over the years. Kaatik is a full month of celebration which falls…