Source: www.hinduismtoday.com India conquered and dominated China culturally [through Buddhism] for 20 centuries without ever having to send a single soldier across her border. Hu Shih, former Ambassador of China to the United States
Source: www.dnaindia.com MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA, November 1, 2010: Reaching out to the Indian community this Diwali, Victoria’s premier John Brumby on Saturday offered an assistance of Aus $1 million for the construction of a Hindu cultural and education center here. Brumby announced the grant during a Diwali celebration event that attracted thousands of Indians as well as locals in the heart…
Source: media247.co.uk UNITED KINGDOM, October 27, 2010: The Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) in hosting the annual Diwali celebrations at the House of Commons. With traditional Hindu prayers and an annukut (Hindu holy offering of food), the program includes traditional Bharatanatyam dances and musical performances. Special guests were Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Leader of the Opposition Ed Milliband, newly…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com USA, November 7, 2010: The popular Hindu festival of Diwali was celebrated all over the globe on November 4-5, by Hindus and many of their non-Hindu friends. Diwali (or Deepavali, “row of lights”) is celebrated by Hindus worldwide to commemorate the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair. If you rolled a bit of…
Source: www.nytimes.com MUMBAI, INDIA, November 7, 2010: Obama was dancing around questions in India– figuratively speaking — on Sunday, he also participated in some literal dancing, showing off some moves that, to the delight of photographers traveling with him, are likely to provide iconic images of his trip. President Obama danced with students during a Diwali Candle Lighting and Performance,…
Source: home.nzcity.co.nz INDIA, November 5, 2010: Julia Roberts thinks the world should celebrate Diwali. The ‘Eat Pray Love’ actress believes the Hindu ‘Festival of Lights’ should be celebrated throughout the world because it celebrates “humanity, peace and prosperity.” She said: “Diwali should be celebrated unanimously throughout the world as a gesture of goodwill. It not only belongs to Hinduism but…
Source: epaper.timesofindia.com INDIA, November 4, 2010: [HPI note: This is a quote from Hinduism Today’s publisher Satguru Bodhinatha Veylanswami as published on the Novemeber 4, Diwali edition of the Times of India] The inner significance of Diwali is that it is a joyful celebration of the victory of good over evil, of our spiritual qualities dominating our basic instincts, intellect…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com INDIA, October 31, 2010 : The act of gifting is taking the online route this festive season. Many people are getting their presents booked from different websites providing various products, as there, it is easy to find whatever one if looking for. Also, as Diwali has become a global festival due to the Indian diaspora and international corporate…
Source: www.thehindubusinessline.com MUMBAI, INDIA, November 4, 2010: Today, it is almost impossible to get a priest to perform the all-important Lakshmi Puja on Diwali day. The situation is so dire that it is not uncommon to see people literally running for a priest. Dr Vivek Hebbar, Chairman, Firstobject, says residents of Mumbai alone require nearly 1.75 lakh priests this Diwali.…
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com KANPUR: Despite skyrocketing prices of crackers, Diwali was not quieter and cleaner. It may be due to lack of awareness about environment amongst the masses. This festival witnessed higher levels of air and noise pollution. According to Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) officials, more crackers were burnt this year in comparison to last year. The sound and…