Source: epaper.hindustantimes.com ALLAHABAD, INDIA, June 28, 2009: Kanpur, lost his uncle a year ago, he made just one telephone call. And with it, all the funeral arrangements were taken care of, for a payment of $700. “There was no confusion at all,” he says. “We could grieve in peace. We only had to attend the cremation like any other visitor.”…
Source: www.njjewishnews.com USA, July 2, 2009: Recent studies have found that, on average, Jews and Hindus are the most educated religious groups in the United States, with similar economic structures and the highest retention rate of believers. Both are ancient civilizations, both are diaspora religions and both emphasize the importance of scripture and ritual. On June 14, these two faith…
Source: mailto:webmaster@jewelofthelotus.com KAUAI, HI, USA, July 5, 2009: Rare indian bronzes, 19 pieces dating from the 10th century Pala period to the 17th century Vijayanagar, are being sold by the foundation that is their current owner, triggering interest from collectors, museums — and maybe temples. The collection comprises Shivite, Vaishnavite and Jain pieces in bronze and copper, along with two…
Source: www.hinduismtoday.com As is your devotion, so is your liberation. Good work brings good wages, a little work brings only a little wage. Swami Nityananda (?-1961), guru of Baba Muktananda
Source: mailto:webmaster@jewelofthelotus.com KAUAI, HI, USA, July 5, 2009: Rare indian bronzes, 19 pieces dating from the 10th century Pala period to the 17th century Vijayanagar, are being sold by the foundation that is their current owner, triggering interest from collectors, museums — and maybe temples. The collection comprises Shivite, Vaishnavite and Jain pieces in bronze and copper, along with two…
Source: www.zwire.com FLUSHING, NEW YORK, June 25, 2009: The Hindu Temple Society of North America is in the midst of a $5 million expansion on its Ganesh Temple at 45-57 Bowne St, and for a good reason. There’s just not enough space for the 3,000 devotees who pray there every week. The society offers outreach programs for seniors, children and…
Source: in.christiantoday.com INDIA, June 23, 2009: Home Minister P. Chidambaram will be reviewing and making recommendations on the controversial “Freedom of Religion Acts,” enacted to prevent forced and fraudulent conversions. It is said that these Acts will be repealed. Presently, anti-conversion laws are in force in five states – Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat. In two other…
Source: www.etravelblackboardasia.com SRI LANKA, June 17, 2009: The Ramayana Trail of Sri Lanka revolves round the Ramayana, the great epic of Asia. Over 50 sites associated with the Ramayana, are located within Sri Lanka, with around 12 of them being sites with archeological evidence. The rest of the sites are largely based on unwavering faith and traditional beliefs. A dedicated…
Source: HPI KAUAI, USA, July 2, 2009: When choosing a name for its new eco-friendly sports car, Florida-based Fisker Motors choose a Hindu word: karma. The Fisker Karma, an electric hybrid,reaches 60mph in 5.8 seconds and has an autonomy of 50 miles before it needs any gas. This car’s good karma? More than 100 miles a gallon and “a cleaner…
Source: HPI KAUAI, HAWAII, July 4, 2009: Hinduism Today invites experts to write about the Hindu view of homosexuality from a historical perspective, creating an article for publication on Hinduism Today. Please e-mail Arumugaswami, Managing Editor, at ar@hindu.org