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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.

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.

Hindus call for global day of fasting and prayer

Hindus are calling for January seven next for observation as day of fasting and prayer worldwide.

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that in view of continuing global economic downturn, Hindus should show camaraderie to the brethren who were suffering from the financial crisis by fasting for a day.

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 urge newly elected head of Evangelical Church in Germany to promote interfaith dialogue

Congratulating Margot Kässmann on her election as the chairperson of Evangelical Church in Germany (EKD) Council, Hindus hope that she would promote interfaith dialogue in the world.

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.

Student kicked out of school in USA for wearing traditional nose stud

Indo-Americans have urged Bountiful Junior High School in Utah (USA) to apologize to its student (and her parents) who was reportedly kicked out of school for nose piercing, alleging violation of school dress code.

Student kicked out from school for wearing traditional nose stud

Indo-Americans have urged Bountiful Junior High School in Utah (USA) to immediately reinstate its student who was reportedly kicked out of school for nose piercing, alleging violation of school dress code.

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.