Trinidad Notebook
By Anil Mahabir Sundar Popo, one of Trinidad’s and the world’s most popular Indian “chutney” singers, died in early May […]
Hanuman in Mumbai
Muthiah sthapati, a famed South Indian sculptor and temple architect, directed 50 skilled workers in the creation of a 33-foot
Goddess in Jeopardy
Kalkaji temple just feels ancient, even though its present structure is only a few centuries old. Its unique 12-sided building
Looking 50 Years Ahead
In May, 2000, famed astrologer Chakrapani Ullal visited Hinduism Today’s office while participating in a conference on our island of
Don’t Shackle Freedom
Madhu Kishwar, editor of Manushi magazine and a champion of the oppressed in India, offers her analysis of a proposed
Young Voices
By Meera Vayapooree Soul searching is what a group of youth were called upon to do during a symposium on
The Vintage Voice of Vyas
By Anthony Peter Westbrook The modern era has brought changes to many aspects of Indian culture, and music is no
Are Sikhs Hindus or Not?
Rajeev and Rajeevan take opposite sides on a contentious issue now in the fore in India There is no doubt
Macauley’s Minute
Thomas Babington Macaulay, politician, essayist, poet and historian, was born in October of 1800. In 1834 he accepted a position
Abused Kids Fight Back
With reports from the Associated Press Windle Turley addressed the the Texas jury solemnly in his closing argument. “This case