NEW DELHI, INDIA, February 17, 2011: India is not taking European Union’s ban on the sale of its over-the-counter ayurvedic and herbal drugs across Europe from May 1 lying down. A delegation of officials from India’s department of Ayush and commerce visited Brussels in January to persuade the EU to relax its decision by another 10 years. According to EU’s…
BHUBANESWAR, INDIA, February 19, 2011: Though Jagannath’s mahaprasad is the most sought-after food by pilgrims in Puri, it has reportedly failed to reach their platter in time these days. The delay in completing the Deities’ daily ritual is taking its toll on availability of the prasad at the temple on time, alleged the shrine’s cooks. Resentment is brewing among the…
CHENNAI, INDIA, February 1, 2011: The Madras high court has struck down the Tamil Nadu government’s move to provide ‘blanket reservation’ to Hindus for certain posts in its archaeology department. The state’s stand was that Hindu candidates alone were eligible to apply for posts of epigraphist, archaeological officer and curator. Justice Chandru, describing it as ‘blatant discrimination,’ directed the authorities…
What is marriage? Falling in love anew every day always with the same person. Dada J.P. Vaswani Source
UNITED STATES, February 2011: Theologians, psychologists and sociologists agree about the benefits — spiritual, emotional and communal — of confession. Revealing our sins and missteps to a spiritual preceptor, in writing or in person, helps alleviate guilt and its accompanying anxieties. That, in turn, leads to happier, healthier living. A Catholic bishop in Indiana recently gave his imprimatur to a…
UNITED STATES, February 2011: [HPI note: HAF’s Suhag Shukla responds to a fellow Washington Post blogger who asked ‘Is conversion wrong?’ and ‘Is anger over conversion an extenuating circumstance for murder?’ In response to the second question, her answer is a simple: No. But the analysis of the first point, ‘Is conversion wrong?’ is much more nuanced, as you can…
USA, February 22, 2011: About.com’s 2011 Readers’ Choice Awards showcases the best products, features and services in multiple categories, from technology to hobbies to parenting. In the realm of Hinduism, nominations for the best Hindu organization, magazine, blog, matrimonial & shopping sites are now down to five finalists in five different categories. Vote for your favorites now. Make your voice…
SURAT, GUJARAT, INDIA, February 15, 2011: Thousands of devotees from south Gujarat and Maharashtra are expected to visit the tribal-dominated Dharampur area to worshipping an enormous 25-ft-tall shivalingam made using 1.6 million rudraksha beads, which will be unveiled on Mahashivratri on March 1. A devotee of Lord Shiva, Batuk Vyas, has been making the rudraksh shivalingam every year to honor…
KAUAI, HAWAII, February 20, 2011: Hinduism Today is working on a story on the temples and monasteries of Goa, with a specific focus on the Shri Gaudapadacharya Math, Gokarna Mutt and Kavel Muth. However we have not direct contact with any of these institutions and need someone who can introduce us to them. Ideally, this well-connected Hindu would be located…
TRINIDAD/TOBAGO, February 2011: (by Paras Ramoutar) Trinidad and Tobago’s pioneering Hindu Prachar Kendra, located in Central Trinidad, has dedicated the Year 2011 in devotion to Lord Rama, the hero of the Ramayana. Titled, Shri Rama Saadhanna, it will host 27 sessions of spiritual practice in an attempt to reignite the teaching, message and life of Lord Rama. The Kendra was…