Source: Religion News Service UNITED STATES, October 2010: When asked about Christianity’s recent contributions to society, Americans cited more negatives than benefits, according to a new survey. The negative contribution cited most was hatred or violence in the name of Jesus, according to the Barna Group survey. Other frequently cited examples included opposition to gay marriage and the Roman Catholic…
Source: HPI KAUAI, HI, USA, November 11, 2010: We thank those who sent us the Unicode translation for the World Peace Prayer in Marathi and Devanagiri. We still need Telegu and Gujarati for the project in Mauritius (and any others you may be inspired to send. Note that no extra words should be added (such as “forever”). Some Hindu organizations…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Make your life very exciting, but always think of it as fun. Adversities as well as the harmony should be enjoyable. Don’t become sober and morose and have a castor oil face in the name of spirituality. Just be happy. Even if you make a mistake, say, “Hey, I did this? Great! What a wonderful lesson I learned!”…
Source: www.hindu.com THRISSUR, INDIA, August 24, 2010: An ASI study of 600 panels of murals in Kerala has revealed paintings that were hitherto covered, and also new details of the existing ones. Notable among them are the two rare paintings which are about 350 years old — a reclining Shiva and also a Shiva Nataraja with 20 arms found on…
Source: www.nytimes.com USA, November 11, 2010: Tempeh with Wild Mushrooms. Zucchini boats. Maple-roasted brussel sprouts. Baked katalfi-wrapped goat cheese. Pan-Seared Oatmeal with warm fruit compote. Who needs turkey, anyway? Deferring to a fast-growing audience of vegetarians, the New York Times’ healthy lifestyle blog, called Well, is compiling vegetarian recipes from master chefs for thanksgiving. More recipes will be added daily…
Source: www.mercurynews.com IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, September 16, 2010: After removing a tapestry featuring a Hindu swastika amid complaints it was offensive, Pretend City Children’s Museum in Irvine has decided to re-hang the piece. The Orange County Register reported Thursday that museum officials decided to return the colorful Indian tapestry to its spot next week accompanied by better signage to help children…
Source: www.silive.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y., November 1, 2010: In a gesture of interfaith and international compassion, Staten Island’s Hindu community has come together to bring some measure of relief to victims of the Pakistani floods. Several dozen boxes of supplies were sent to the region yesterday, in solidarity and empathy with India’s neighbor to the north. “Our community is Hindi,…
Source: http/news.adventist.org/2010/09/in-memory-hardinge-f.html:/ UNITED STATES, September 24, 2010: Dr. Mervyn Hardinge, born in 1914 in Calcutta, India, died in September 2010 at age 96. He was a pioneer in the field of vegetarian nutrition, providing evidence of the benefits of a vegetarian diet during the 1940s. He was a medical doctor and professor, who held doctoral degrees from both Harvard and…
Source: www.hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 22, 2010: Indian Deities like Ganesha are getting an International touch. Many global design houses have tied up with Indian corporates to come up with unique Diwali statuettes and mementos to mark the most important festival in the Indian calendar. “Companies have a lot of resources, and silver develops a connection with Hindu celebrations,”…
Source: www.prlog.org FORT COLLINS, COLORADO, October 24, 2010: In a ground-breaking motion this month, the City of Fort Collins’ Human Relations Commission has announced that it is hosting an educational program about Hinduism. This unique event will commence with Vedic recitations and lighting of an auspicious oil lamp by the Mayor of Fort Collins. This event is organized by the…