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…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com Everything is permanent, until it changes. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001)
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: timesofindia.indiatimes.com NEWDELHI, INDIA, October 17, 2010: Silk, pearls, shoes and bone china — some of the most luxurious choices we make are cruelest to animals. Indian designers at the top are shockingly unaware of a movement that has its genesis in India and is all set to sweep the world! An unlikely trend is elbowing its way into the…
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 employees, since the government runs the temples. As a result, ticket sales at…
Source: www.parliamentofreligions.org USA, October 27, 2010 (Press release): The Board of the Council for a Parliament of the World’s Religions elected seven new Trustees for a three-year term at its October 24-25, 2010 meeting, in a commitment to extending its reach to diverse religious and spiritual communities. They are: Anju Bhargava (Hindu)Kirit Daftary (Jain)Dr. Robert Henderson (Baha’i)Mary Nelson (Christian)Christopher Peters…