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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.

Financial compensation for Czech Roma victims of forced sterilization

Welcoming Czech Prime Minister’s “regret” over involuntary sterilization of Roma women, Hindus have demanded fair and adequate financial compensation to the victims.

Hindus laud prestigious DePauw University over launching a course on Modern Hinduism

Hindus have applauded prestigious DePauw University in Indiana (USA) for approving a new 300-level class on Modern Hinduism in its Religious Studies Department.

Founded in 1837 by the Methodist church, DePauw already offers courses titled “Religions of India” and “Hinduism”. Its students come from 41 countries and 42 states of USA. It is a private, selective, coeducational, and residential university where selection rate is about 17 percent and annual charges per student USD 42,070.

Hindus and Jews urge Pope to propagate equal treatment in his visit to Malta

Hindus and Jews have asked Pope Benedict to take-up the issue of equal treatment of all religions and denominations before the law in Malta during his apostolic visit to the country in April next.

Malta Criminal Code reportedly makes one liable to imprisonment up to six months for publicly vilifying “Roman Catholic Apostolic Religion”, while committing such act against “any cult tolerated by law” makes one liable to imprisonment only up to three months.

Hindus ask India film Censor Board to “wake up”

Hindus have asked the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) of India to “wake up”.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that seeing the continuous increase in the unnecessary vulgarity and violence in Indian films, it appeared that the Board had lost the sense of India’s cultural milieu and was ignoring the directions given in the Cinematograph Act.

Hindus censure Ireland judge for accusing Roma of raising children to steal

Hindus have asked for resignation of the Ireland judge who reportedly accused Roma community of raising their children to steal.

Hindus ask superstar Nicole Kidman to campaign for “bill of rights” in Australia

Hindus have appealed Oscar winner Nicole Kidman (The Hours) to campaign for “bill of rights” in Australia.

Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that as Kidman had taken up humanitarian causes world over, it would be very effective and appropriate if she took this cause in her own backyard.

No xenophobic anti-Roma election statements please: Hindus and Jews appeal Hungary politicians

Hindus and Jews have appealed to all the Hungary political parties and politicians not to make any xenophobic anti-Roma statements during the campaign for upcoming elections.

Hindus urge Madonna to do more than just donating shoes for Roma cause

Hindus have asked entertainer Madonna to “wholeheartedly” undertake Roma cause and do substantially more than just donating a used pair of shoes for the Roma charity.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Madonna, who was principally against Roma discrimination and who was the highest earning musician of the world making around USD 110 million in a 12-month period, should do more for the Roma people, who were facing apartheid conditions.

Diwali in White House

Hindus have applauded US President Barack Obama for celebrating Diwali in White House in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Obama for becoming the first US President to personally grace the occasion, which was held in the historic East Room. Obama reportedly lit the ceremonial diya (oil lamp) amidst chanting of mantras and bowed respectfully before a Hindu priest.