GO TO SOURCE PRINCETON, USA, Sept, 08, 2001: What exactly do Americans believe in when it comes to the paranormal, the occult and “out-of-this-world” experiences? The Gallup Poll recently updated its audit of American belief in a variety of these types of phenomena. Only one of the experiences tested has seen a drop in belief since 1990: devil possession. Overall,…
GO TO SOURCE THANE, INDIA, Sept. 8, 2001: A 17-year-old student, Avishkar Dangat, of Thane’s Dnyansadhana College was hospitalized with a cerebral concussion after being brutally beaten by his physics teacher. An incensed Professor P Albange held the Standard XII student by his hair, kicked him in the groin and legs and banged his head against a wall during a…
GO TO SOURCE LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, August 26, 2001: Over 2,500 years ago, ayurvedic physicians were able to effectively treat atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) with an herb called guggul. This article details how the wonder of this herb was somewhat “lost” until 1966 when G.V. Satyavati, a young Indian doctoral candidate from Banares University, reported that the herb had…
GO TO SOURCE LONDON, ENGLAND, September 6, 2001: Christianity has been “all but eliminated” as a source of moral guidance in people’s lives, according to the head of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor also lamented the fact people were “indifferent” to Christian values and the Church when he addressed the National…
GO TO SOURCE PARIS, FRANCE, September 3, 2001: Celebrating Ganesha’s birthday with pomp and gaiety, French Hindus honored the Lord of Categories in a procession for seven kilometers in about four hours. Ganesha murthis were mounted on a five-metre-tall chariot outside the Mannika Temple and pulled by devotees amidst devotional singing, dancing, and offering of sweets. Traditionally, the murthis would…
GO TO SOURCE PAKISTAN, September 5, 2001: Religious persecution and violation of human rights are forcing Hindus in Pakistan to flee to India, a Pakistani migrants association said today. Each month groups of persecuted Hindus are coming to India in the hope of a better future, but they face a tough time due to the lack of a refugee policy…
GO TO SOURCE USA, September 8, 2001: A frequent proposal from the Christian Right in America is for a constitutional amendment to allow voluntary prayer in public schools. Proponents will cite results from the Gallup poll, such as at “source,” which show 78% of Americans support such an amendment. What they don’t usually cite is the response to this question…
GO TO SOURCE SCOTLAND, U.K., September, 6, 2001: Parents in Scotland will not be able to smack children under the age of three under proposals announced by the Scottish Executive. The move, unveiled on Thursday by Justice Minister Jim Wallace, will also make it illegal to hit children on the head, shake them or strike them with an implement. The…
GO TO SOURCE BANGALORE, INDIA, September 8, 2001: For those interested in the stone inscription found in Babri Masjid (HPI, September 5), go to “source” above for a detailed summary including the stone inscription.
GO TO SOURCE BOSTON, MASSACHUCETTS, September 8, 2001: Vegetarian Resource Group now offers a college-level online course on vegetarianism, taught by Chef Nancy Berkoff, RD. Originally designed as an advanced nutrition class for culinary students, the course has been expanded to include topics of interest for everyone interested in food, health, small business, and vegetarianism. For more information online go…