Daily Inspiration
Source Everything is permanent, until it changes.— Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001), founder of Hinduism Today
The Vedas, Readily Available in Flawless Spoken Sanskrit
Source INDIA, March 3, 2012 (Times of India): Vedic literature has stood the test of time and is the highest religious authority for all sections of Hindus in particular, and for mankind in general. They are the scriptures of Hindu teachings, and contain spiritual knowledge encompassing all aspects of our life. A new, special 2-DVD pack features the complete Vedas…
Fasting Can Help Protect Against Brain Diseases, Scientists Say
Source UNITED KINGDOM, March 2, 2012 (The Guardian): Researchers at the National Institute on Ageing in Baltimore said they had found evidence which shows that periods of stopping virtually all food intake for one or two days a week could protect the brain against some of the worst effects of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other ailments. “Reducing your calorie intake could…
Quetta’s Hindu Community Celebrates Holi in Pakistan
Source QUETTA, PAKISTAN, March 8, 2012 (Forum for Hindu Awakening): The Hindu community in Quetta and some other parts of Balochistan celebrated Holi on Wednesday. People of all ages from the community were seen on the Masjid Road in the provincial capital celebrating the colourful festival. “We are enjoying the festival. There are no distinctions between us, class, age or…
“Chickens” from Grains that Can Fool a Critic — and Save Lives
Description: Source NEW YORK, March 8, 2012 (by Mark Bittman, NY Times): It is pretty well established that animals are capable of suffering; we’ve come a long way since Descartes famously compared them to nonfeeling machines put on earth to serve man. No matter where you stand on this spectrum, you probably agree that it’s a noble goal to reduce…
India’s New American Style
Description: Source NEW YORK, March 9, 2012 (NY Times): Recently, both Starbucks and Amazon announced that they would be entering the Indian market. Amazon has already started a comparison shopping site; Starbucks plans to open its first outlet this summer. I grew up in rural India, the son of an Indian father and American mother. I spent many summers (and…
Recycling Saris, a Booming Industry
Description: Source AGRA, INDIA, February 26, 2012 (maktoobnews): Necessity is the mother of invention. When the war against pollution to save the Taj Mahal affected many factories and jobs here in the 1990s, hundreds of men and women took to repairing and facelifting old saris. Now it has turned into a booming industry and their skills are in high demand.…
Cambodian World Heritage Site Replica is Being Built in Bihar
Description: Source NEW DELHI, INDIA, March 8, 2012 (The Guardian): The trustee of a temple in Bihar is building a full-scale replica of the 12th century temple of Angkor Wat on the banks of the Ganges river, near the state capital Patna. “The Angkor Wat temple in Bihar will be as majestic as the original, and slightly larger, it will…
Holi: Colors and Extraordinary Photos
Source USA, March 8, 2012 (The Atlantic): Around the world, Hindus are celebrating Holi, the Festival of Colors. Gathered at source, above, are images of this year’s Holi festival from across India and several other countries.
Ancient Vishnu Found During Excavation In An Old Village In Russia
Source MOSCOW, RUSSIA, January 2012 (Global Hinduism .com): An ancient Vishnu statue has been found during an excavation in an old village in Russia’s Volga region, raising questions about the prevalent view on the origin of ancient Russia. The statue found in Staraya (old) Maina village dates back to VII-X century AD. Staraya Maina village in Ulyanovsk region was a…