Non-Entertainment
Hindus file formal complaint with US Federal Communications Commission on Fox News Ganges remark
Hindus have filed a formal complaint with United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) against the Fox News remarks regarding India’s Ganges river (considered holy by Hindus), which Hindus found denigrating and ridiculing.
Adult Americans (24%) believe in reincarnation
Roughly 24 percent American adults believe in reincarnation and a similar number believe in yoga as a spiritual practice, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life.
Gwyneth Paltrow recommends self-designed shoes
To “nourish the inner aspect”, Oscar winner Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow (Shakespeare in Love) suggests buying self-designed pair of Converse shoes for a friend in the latest newsletter of her blog “GOOP—nourish the inner aspect”.
Hindus suggest Malta to treat all religions equally
Malta should treat all religions and denominations equally in front of the law to become attractive to global businesses, including filmmakers looking for exotic locations, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, stated in Nevada (USA) today.
Hindus and Jews advocate inclusion of world religions in ambitious Copenhagen Climate Summit
Hindus and Jews have strongly criticized non-inclusion of world religious leaders in much-publicized and prestigious “COP 15-United Nations Climate Change Conference Copenhagen” starting December seven.
Hindus ask world-class arrangements for India’s Kumbh Mela
Hindus are asking governments of India and Uttarakhand to speed-up the preparations for Haridwar Kumbh Mela, termed as biggest spiritual gathering on earth, starting January 14.
Hindus and Jews ask Slovakia to apologize to Roma women victims of forced sterilization
Following Czech Prime Minister’s landmark “regret” over involuntary sterilization of Roma women, Hindus and Jews have asked Slovakia also to accept the responsibility, offer “apology” and provide adequate financial compensation to the victims.
Hindu statesman Zed participated in Episcopal Rector installation in Nevada
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, clergy belonging to various religions/denominations participated in the installation ceremony of new Rector Reverend Laurie Chappelle of Saint Catherine of Siena Episcopal Church in Reno (Nevada, USA) on November 22.
Hindu monk welcomed at University of Nevada-Reno
People belonging to different religions and denominations came to listen to well-known Hindu monk Swami Vedananda at University of Nevada-Reno (USA) on November 20, which was organized by Universal Society of Hinduism (USH).
Hindus ask new Sofia mayor to urgently improve Roma plight
Hindus and Jews have strongly urged newly elected mayor of Sofia (Bulgaria) Yordanka Fandakova to improve the plight of Roma people residing in Sofia, who were reportedly facing apartheid like conditions.
