Source: The Hindu LATVIA, March 8, 2002: Hindu literature has found an unlikely niche in the Northern European country of Latvia. As far back as the middle of the 19th century, scholars of Latvia discovered that their native language and Sanskrit had commonalities, and that their traditional folklore was similar to Indian mythology. A special interest was cultivated in the…
GO TO SOURCE NEW DELHI, INDIA, March 19, 2002: For Bazee.com, it was probably just another item. But a tiger skin under the hammer at this e-auction website signalled a chain reaction which has made the site modify its terms and conditions to specifically exclude any trading in animal skins. The issue blew up when the Wildlife Trust of India,…
GO TO SOURCE KAUAI, HAWAII, March 18, 2002: The inspired works of contemporary Hindu swamis is often regarded as sacred texts by millions of Hindus around the world. Among the newest of such books is “Living with Siva, Hinduism’s Contemporary Culture” by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (who’s known to his devotees as Gurudeva.) The final book of a trilogy, Living with…
Source: Fiji Times LABASA, FIJI, March 18, 2002: A group of youth has been blamed for an attack on Hindu temples here March 14. One temple said six statues of Deities worth US$1,300 were stolen by thugs who also dismantled prayer items. The temple manager said the priests went to the temple and found it a mess with the statues…
GO TO SOURCE MENTAKAB, MALAYSIA, March 17, 2002: The Malaysia Hindu Sangam should not restrict itself to religious activities alone but also be involved in social oriented work, Pahang MIC vice-chairman M.Davendran said Sunday. He said the association could for instance raise funds from Hindus to help the poor, victims of natural disasters and children from broken families. Opening a…
GO TO SOURCE KOBE, JAPAN, March 17, 2002: The port city of Kobe, with the largest concentration of Americans and Europeans in the Kansai region, a few of whom have lived in Japan since the Taisho Era (1912-1926), has long been known as one of Japan’s most Westernized cities. But what is little known is that it is also home…
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, OHIO, March 11, 2002: The city of Cleveland and the Cleveland Museum of Art were graced with a stunning performance by six women of the Odissi classical dance form, one of India’s oldest art forms. Expressing themes from India’s rich legacy, the dance that is now performed on stage was once performed in temples to…
Source: Anil Mahabir, Trinidad Correspondent TRINIDAD, March 18, 2002: Secretary General of the Sanatan Dharma Maha Sabha of Trinidad and Tobago, Shri Satnarine Maharaj, said tertiary education for Hindu citizens of T&T will soon be available “at a fraction of the cost when the Hindu University is set up.” Maharaj was speaking at a news conference at the Lakshmi Girls’…
GO TO SOURCE CHANDIGARGH, INDIA, March 17, 2002: Tension hung over Bhiwani in Haryana today after a mob of more than 300 alleged Shiv Sena activists torched two places of worship and shops in Luharu town in the district, angered by rumors that a family had killed a cow. A spokesman said more than 300 Shiv Sena activists torched one…
GO TO SOURCE KAUAI, HAWAII, March 18, 2002: Hinduism Today is searching for a copy of “Ancient Indian Medicine,” published about 1947 by Orient Longman Publications, Madras, and written by Prof. Kutumbiah. The book is needed for an article on Indian medical ethics. Any suggestions on where to locate a copy may be e-mailed to “source” above.