Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com ALLAHABAD, INDIA, October 27, 2010: When it comes to lighting on Diwali, diyas occupy a special place. Despite the influx of LED lights and Chinese bulbs, people in the city are still going for the traditional diyas this Diwali. With the changing trends, potters too are wheeling out designer diyas. A potter in trans-Yamuna area said, “People prefer…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com The writers of the Indian philosophies will survive when the British dominion in India shall long have ceased to exist, and when the sources which it yielded of wealth and power are lost to remembrances. Lord Warren Hastings (1754-1826), the first governor general of British India.
Source: “Schedule tribes or endogenous communities are amongst the most ecologically evolved communities amongst the world, but sadly also amongst the most economically backward ones in India,” says Darren Lobo of Grassroutes. He informs that most tribal villages just receive two-three hours of electricity per day, hampering a child’s ability to read or play once the sun sets. Lobo says,…
Source: www.indoamerican-news.com HOUSTON, TX, October 31, 2010 (By Kalyani Giri): Ochre-draped sadhus, festive diyas, young girls in sequined bindis, portly Ganeshas swathed in colorful flower garlands, books on Hindu scriptures and philosophy, smoldering fragrant incense, and the ubiquitous idli. From October 22 – 24, 2010, the foyer and ballroom of the Sheraton North Houston Hotel on JFK Boulevard were bounteously…
Source: sify.com SHIMLA, INDIA, October 29 2010 : They may be young, but don’t get caught littering in front of them. Over 10,000 schoolchildren are virtually on the prowl in the hills of Himachal Pradesh, ready to teach a lesson or two on non-biodegradable waste. These children, designated as ‘eco-monitors’, keep an eye on areas around their school to catch…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com MADURAI, TAMIL NADU, INDIA, October 27. 2010: Employees of Hindu temples in India, temples seized and now administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable endowment Board, observed a “sit-in” strike today. They demand implementation of the sixth pay commission recommendations and pay parity with Government employee, since the government runs the temples. As a result, ticket sales at…
Source: www.guardian.co.uk UK, October 10, 2010: Every Indian wedding adds to demand in world’s biggest jewelry market. From the jewel-encrusted tikka adorning the bride’s forehead, to her chandelier-like earrings, ornate nose ring and the bangles on her arms, to the rings on her hennaed fingers and toes, a traditional Indian wedding involves some serious “bling.” Looking like a princess for…
Source: articles.chicagotribune.com CHICAGO, USA, October 08, 2010: Interfaith marriages on the rise, giving brides and grooms a head start on compromising. When Amy Patel, who was raised Catholic, married Mitul Patel, a Hindu, in June, they blended religious traditions from both families. Thanks to a wedding planner, a secular venue and abundant advice from relatives, they pulled it off, she…
Source: www.hindustantimes.com NEW DELHI, INDIA, October 8, 2010: Delhiites will have to spend extra money for Diwali shopping thanks to the Commonwealth Games. The traders are facing a stock shortage because of restrictions on entry of goods vehicles in the city due to the Commonwealth Games. Vehicles carrying goods can enter the city only between 10 pm and 6 am.…
Source: www.postcrescent.com USA, October 13, 2010: After undergoing a quadruple bypass five years ago, former President Bill Clinton was hospitalized in February with a clogged artery. Two stents placed inside the artery took care of the problem at the time, but Clinton decided he didn’t want it to happen again. So he reportedly did some research himself and found 82…