Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Economic Times

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/ET-Cetera/US-fans-perform-Hindu-rites-for-Michael-Jackson/articleshow/4799383.cms

'King of Pop' Michael Jackson was paid a unique tribute at a temple here when a group of fans flew in from US to conduct special rituals and prayers for the pop icon in the Hindu tradition.

Three Jackson fans...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Hindu

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200907191021.htm

Hindu leaders in the UK have pledged to work together for long-term plans aimed at environment conservation.

The religious leaders have decided to set a benchmark for using a range of products and services. The measures include creating awareness through endorsement of traditional food and promotion of sustainable lifestyle.

These...

Author: Asit Srivastava

Source: Thaindian News

http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/health/a-hindu-temple-where-muslims-also-pray_100220052.html

A temple dedicated to Hindu god Shiva in a village here counts many Muslims among its devotees. Not only do they take part in some rituals but also donate for community feasts during every festival.

The Pataleshwar temple is in Bambhrauaa village of...

Author: Renee Lee

Source: The Gainesville Sun

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20090718/ARTICLES/907179928/1004?Title=Ocala-exhibit-spotlights-paintings-statues-of-Hindu-good-luck-god-

Ganesh is among the most well-known and worshipped deities in Hinduism.

Ganesh paintings, statues, ornaments and other decorations can be found in many Indian homes....

Author: Anne Barnard

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/14/nyregion/14temple.html?emc=tnt&tntemail0=y

An expectant crowd had gathered, dressed in tropically colored saris and dhotis — mango, teal, violet and saffron — that stood out against the beige and pale green houses of a quiet street in Flushing, Queens.

“Make way!” someone shouted, and the crowd parted to reveal...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: WebWire

http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=99117

The ACLU’s fight to stop a Texas school district from punishing a five-year old student for wearing his long hair in braids as an expression of his American Indian heritage and beliefs has drawn support from a diverse group of American Indian tribes and scholars, religious freedom organizations and representatives of a variety of faith traditions.

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Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hinduism Today

http://www.hinduismtoday.com/modules/xpress/hindu-press-international/2009/07/10/hindu-spiritual-caregivers-in-the-netherlands-are-now-official/

Hindu spiritual care providers will now be officially commissioned by the government to work in prisons. The Hindu Council has been made responsible for assigning Hindu...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hindu American Foundation

http://www.hinduamericanfoundation.org/node/313

Burger King Corporation, the international fast food chain, ceding to demands made by the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) and its supporters, swiftly removed a Spanish advertisement campaign offensive to Hindus late yesterday. The print advertisement, which according to Burger King official was running in only a few restaurants in Spain as an -store...

Author: Jessica Meyers

Source: The Dallas Morning News

http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/religion/stories/070809dnmetfrtemple.3dfa9b0.html

Rarely does North Texas receive blessings from an Indian guru. So when Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda Swamiji said the region had "good vibrations," temple construction began in Frisco.

Almost two years later, the first stage of the Karya Siddhi...

Author: Mary Ann Bourbeau

Source: My Central Jersey

http://www.mycentraljersey.com/article/20090708/NEWS/907080351/-1/newsfront/Plan+to+build+Hindu+temple+in+Franklin+scaled+back+to+comply+with+ordinance+restrictions

Plans to build a Hindu temple on Cortelyous Lane have been greatly scaled back to comply with an ordinance enacted last year...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: World Sentinel

http://www.worldsentinel.com/articles/view/108854

Hindus have applauded prestigious Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) in Ohio (USA) for acquiring 10th century Hindu god Shiva statue for four million dollars.

Hailing CMA for this acquisition, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urged the major museums of world to acquire more Hindu sculpture and art; dedicate...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: World Sentinel

http://www.worldsentinel.com/articles/view/108847

Hindus have suggested interfaith prayers at the public memorial service for entertainment icon Michael Jackson, reportedly planned to be held on July seven in Los Angeles.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, suggested that as Michael Jackson belonged to the whole world and he did provide "joy" to the citizens of...

Author: Chetan Chauhan

Source: Hindustan Times

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Where political leaders have failed to come up with a plan to save the planet from global warming, religious leaders have succeeded.

On July 6, Islamic leaders from over 50 Muslim countries, including heads of states of Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, will meet in Istanbul to sign an agreement on environment conservation.

An announcement is expected...

Author: Sudhir Kumar

Source: SamayLive.Com

http://www.samaylive.com/news/company-removes-lord-ganeshas-image-from-beer-bottle-apologises/637789.html

The American beer company, which published Lord Ganesha image on label of beer bottle, has apologised, removing image of Lord Ganesha from the label of beer bottle and Internet.

Lost Coast Brewery, an American Beer Company, published Lord...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: BBC News

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8130624.stm

At least three people have been killed in violent clashes between mobs of Hindus and Muslims in the southern Indian state of Karnataka.

Two people died in the riots in the city of Mysore and a third was killed when police opened fire.

Violence began when the carcass of a pig was thrown into a mosque. A curfew has been imposed in the affected...