SourceMUMBAI, INDIA, October 14, 2004: Legendary Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan has been voted the “hottest vegetarian alive” for the third consecutive year in an online poll conducted by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Hollywood actress Alicia Silverstone was adjudged the “hottest vegetarian alive” in the women’s category. The 62-year-old Bachchan edged out actors Dev Anand and…
SourceDELHI, INDIA, October 14, 2004: For the first time over 100 countries will be able to see the live telecast of Ramlila celebrations organized by Luv-Kush Ramlila Committee in the Capital. The celebrations of Ramlila to be held at the Lal Qila Maidan will be telecasted on Sadhna Channel from October 14 to October 23. The function can also be…
SourceVANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA, October 13, 2004: Ramalingam of Canada (“source”) submits the following report: A Lord Ganesha icon was exquisitely made of fresh clay by a young devotee for the Visarjan festival organized by the Sri Ganesh Temple Society of BC. The icon was hollow and beautifully decorated with holy ash and kumkum. Ganapathy Homam (fire ceremony) and puja…
Press ReleaseNEW JERSEY, U.S.A., October 4, 2004: On September 24-26, Educators’ Society for the Heritage of India (ESHI) held a professional conference on “Contemporary Conceptions of Studies on India in Academia” at Rutgers University, NJ. The event was cosponsored by the Hindu Students Council (HSC) and attended by educators, professors, scholars, teachers, school administrators and many Rutgers University students. “The…
SourcePHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, USA, October 7, 2004: Rishi Bhatuda’s letter as published in the Daily Pennsylvanian, student newspaper for the University of Pennsylvania, in response to their coverage of Ram Madhva (HPI, October 12, 2004): As an alumnus, I found it very encouraging that the University was willing to host Ram Madhav, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh national spokesman, on Monday (“Hindu…
SourceLONDON, ENGLAND, October 15, 2004: The Hindu Council UK is spearheading a campaign for people to sign an anti-conversion petition to be presented to the UN High Commission for Human Rights and the United Nations General Assembly. The petition will request that proselytization must be eliminated in the interest of promoting world peace and harmony and respectful coexistence of all…
SourceDELHI, INDIA, October 14, 2004: For the first time in 32 years, the Durga Puja and Navaratri celebrations will coincide with the month of Ramzaan. As a result, the traffic situation in the already congested Walled City area is expected to worsen in the coming week. In and around Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi, several Ramlilas (programs recounting the story…
Press Trust of IndiaLONDON, ENGLAND, October 4, 2004: Britain has announced a ban on religious discrimination particularly against Hindus and Muslims in securing goods, facilities, services and premises. An official spokesman said on Monday the new measures would ensure that providers of goods, facilities, services or premises, would not be able to refuse someone because of their religion or belief.…
Dayton Daily NewsDAYTON, OHIO, USA, September 28, 2004: Don’t understand Sanskrit? Don’t know a thing about Hindu mythology or scripture? You still would have found much to enjoy in Gajamukha, a marvelous touring dance and music production that was presented by the Indian Foundation Saturday night. The Northmont High School Auditorium was only half-full for what may prove to be…
Business WorldKATHMANDU, NEPAL, September 28, 2004: They flowed like blood into Pashupatinath – hundreds of women all dressed in red saris. The narrow streets and alleys became veins that brought them to the heart of the temple. These women came from all over the Kathmandu Valley to mark the day of Teej, a Hindu festival of women. Women celebrate Teej…