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www.hinduismtoday.com It is a gift of God to see ourselves as others see us. Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1927-2001)
Hindu Americans Greet Obama on Successful 100 days in office http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200904291503.htm
On the eve of US President Barack Obama completing 100 days in the White House, Hindu Collective Initiative (HCI), a network of Hindu temples and religious organisations in New Jersey, said that during his presidency the relationship between India and the United States would grow further. The appointment of Indian Americans like Preeta Bansal, Neal Katyal, Sonal Shah, Kalpen Modi,…
Follow The Hindu American Foundation’s Tweet
twitter.com USA, May 11, 2009: The Hindu American Foundation is using Twitter to deliver Hindu news. It can be followed at the link above. [HPI note: For the benefit of HPI readers who are not familiar with the latest lightening-speed form of communication on the web, Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to…
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www.hinduismtoday.com As a dog, let loose after being tied up for some time, is energetic and active, so one, who learns to remain summa, or still, gets increased energy which can be put to good use. Yogaswami of Jaffna (1872-1964)
UK Court Rejects Bid to Allow Open-air Funeral Pyres
www.hinduonnet.com LONDON, UK, May 8, 2009: After years of campaigning and legal wrangling, a 70-year-old UK-based devout Hindu man on Friday lost a court bid to be cremated on a traditional open-air funeral pyre, a test case for the community in Britain. The British High Court rejected the bid of Davender Ghai, from Gosforth in Newcastle, saying that pyres were…
Neti Pot’s Effectiveness Surprises Scientists
www.nytimes.com MICHIGAN, U.S., APRIL 14, 2009: Pollen forecasters are predicting a heavy season this year, so allergy sufferers may be struggling to find relief. For some, the neti pot, a nasal irrigator that resembles a small teapot, has become an alternative remedy. While it is not nearly as convenient as popping a pill or using a spray, several recent studies…
Temple Expansion Approved After Five-Year Standoff
www.mycentraljersey.com BRIDGEWATER, NEW JERSEY, USA, April 28, 2009: After a five-year standoff, the proposed expansion of the Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of USA was unanimously approved by the Board of Adjustment. Although some restrictions were placed on the project, temple chairman Madhusudhan Rao Chava said, “We’re very happy with the outcome. It took five years and we finally got…
Buying Gold on an Auspicious Day
www.thelatestnews.in INDIA, April 30, 2009: Gold-jewelery in India is often bought on an auspicious day. One such day is Akshaya Tritiya, a very favorable date according to the Hindu calendar for buying long-term assets like gold and silver, diamond and other precious stones, and real estate. This year’s Akshaya Tritiya fell on April 27 and gold sales were up 14%…
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www.hinduismtoday.com Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us or we find it not. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Christian-Only White House Prayer Service Canceled By President Obama
www.HAFsite.org. WASHINGTON, DC, USA, May 6, 2009 [Hindu American Foundation Press Release]: President Barack Obama resisted mounting pressure from the far-right Christian group Focus on the Family and will not hold a formal Christian-only prayer service in the White House to mark the National Day of Prayer tomorrow. For the past eight years, the annual observance led by the National…