Source UNITED KINGDOM, November 15, 2016 (BBC): The number of Indian students studying in the US soared by 25% to a record high, figures from 2015-2016 show. The 2016 Open Doors data says Indian students contribute more than $5.5bn to the American economy. It comes against the backdrop of a steep decline in Indian students opting for the UK, with…
Source Who there be who, like our Lord, knows the great and the small, the difficult and the facile? Only they who, like a tortoise, withdraw the five senses under their shell. They hear and see the here and the beyond, and have all impurities dispelled. — Tirumantiram, verse 133
Source UNITED STATES, November 16, 2016 (HSA Press Release): Hindu Students Association is proud to announce the release of the first episode of its new podcast series, Shruti. Shruti aims to bring to light the history of Hinduism and important issues affecting Hindus here in the United States and around the world. Shruti, which means “that which is heard,” is…
Source WASHINGTON DC, November 16, 2016 (HAF):Leaders of the Hindu American Foundation are deeply concerned about recent incidents of bias-motivated violence and harassment, as well as violence at protests, following the Presidential election. Over the past several days, the Southern Poverty Law Center noted a “big uptick in incidents of vandalism, threats, intimidation spurred by the rhetoric surrounding the recent…
Source A quiet mind is all you need. All else will happen rightly, once your mind is quiet. As the Sun makes the world active with its rays, so does self-awareness change the mind. In its light, energies wake up and work miracles without effort on your part. — Nisargadatta Maharaj (1897-1981), Hindu sage
Source USA, November 14, 2016 (HAF): The Hindu American Foundation seeks applicants for two full time positions. The position of California Regional Associate Director will develop and expand HAF’s presence throughout all parts of the state, including Northern, Central, and Southern California, as well as bordering states in the Western region. This will include designing and implementing advocacy and programmatic…
Source INDIA, November 13, 2016 (Center for Policy Studies by Anjaneya Bajaj): This thirty-second note on the Religion Data of Census 2011 concerns the Christianisation of many of the very numerous tribes of Arunachal Pradesh. One of the main stories of the Religion Data of Census 2011 is about the Christian penetration into Arunachal Pradesh, a State that had largely…
Source TIRUPATI, INDIA, November 11, 2016 (Sakshi Post): Devotees visiting the Lord Venkateswara temple in Tirumala were hit hard on Wednesday as taxi drivers and owners of hotels and shops refused to accept Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 (US$7.50-15.00) denomination currency notes after the government’s sudden move to demonetize them. The pilgrims, who flock from all over the country to…
Source You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself. — Swami Vivekananda (1863-1902)
Source NAIROBI, KENYA, October 20, 2016 (Daily Nation): The socio-religious festivities that have been happening throughout October culminate today as faithful mark Diwali, the festival of lights. The festivity takes a brilliant dimension as traditional lamps are lit at residential and business premises. This auspicious day is an opportune time to honor a versatile lady who has dedicated her life…