UNITED STATES, December 30, 2024 (BBC): In 1996, Ananya Vajpeyi, a doctoral student, discovered the fabled South Asia collection of books at the University of Chicago’s Regenstein Library. “I’ve spent time in some of the leading South Asia libraries of the world, at Oxford and Cambridge, Harvard and Columbia. But nothing has ever matched the unending riches held at the…
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, October 26, 2024 (Trinidad Express by Kimberly Wallace): It is undeniable that globalization has had a huge impact on the way people live around the world. But while advancements continue to be made, they should not come at the expense of culture, says cultural advocate and dance instructor at the Paramjyoti School of Dance Leena Yarna. Indian culture is…
ONTARIO, CANADA, December 21, 2024 (MSN, video): During CBC K-W’s Make The Season Kind event at TheMuseum in Kitchener on Dec. 6, three volunteers from the Radha Krishna Mandir Hindu temple in Cambridge spoke about the work they do, which includes helping feed fellow international students. With the large amount of food donated to the temple the volunteers create monthly…
INDIA, December 20, 2024 (Hindustan Times): Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Thursday expressed concern over the resurgence of several temple-mosque disputes in the country, PTI has reported. Bhagwat, while delivering a lecture on “India–The Vishwaguru” in Pune, said that some individuals, following the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, are under the impression that they can…
INDIA, December 16, 2024 (The Hindu): Pending civil suits over 11 religious shrines have emerged as the focal point in the ongoing challenge to the Places of Worship Act, 1991. The Supreme Court on December 12, 2024, issued a nationwide directive barring civil courts from registering fresh suits or passing orders in pending cases seeking the survey of mosques to…
NEPAL, December 9, 2024 (Vivekananda International Foundation, by Hari Bansh Jha): Nepal, a nation with deep-rooted cultural traditions, was declared a secular state in 2008 after centuries as a Hindu kingdom. This transformation, driven by ideals of equality and inclusivity, was expected to unify the country’s various religious and cultural groups. Instead, secularism has led to growing discontent, particularly among…
UNITED KINGDOM, December 15, 2024 (The Telegraph): “Plant-based diets are in a tough moment,” says Dr. Marco Springmann. “Ten years ago there was a lot of excitement about them. As senior researcher at the University of Oxford’s Environmental Change Institute, Springmann is tackling one of the most contentious food issues of our time: what alternatives should we embrace to replace…
JAMMU & KASHMIR, December 9, 2024 (ETV Bharat): In a major feat, the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine in Katra attracted over 9 million pilgrims for the third consecutive year since 2022. Anshul Garg, CEO of the Shrine Board, shared this news on X (previously Twitter) in a post celebrating the consistent devotion of people from across the globe. The…
JAMMU & KASHMIR, November 22, 2024 (Religion Unplugged): After two decades of silence, the Arde Nareshwar Temple at Nadimarg in South Kashmir has reopened its doors, rekindling faith, memories and the promise of unity. Nestled in the serene yet scarred landscapes of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, the Arde Nareshwar Temple stood as a silent witness to one of the darkest…
SINGAPORE, December 11, 2024 (Sassy Mama): Thaipusam, the Hindu thanksgiving festival is celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai. The 2025 Thaipusam festival will be on Tuesday 11 February 2025 in Little India, Singapore and will see live music stations along the 2.5 mile walk from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Serangoon Road to…
