Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Hinduism has 1.2 billion followers worldwide. Here's what its like to be Hindu in Louisiana.'

The world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism has at least 1.2 billion adherents across the globe, mainly concentrated in India. When many think of India or Hinduism, they think of yoga, spicy ...

'Nick Jonas wears mangalsutra bracelet in viral video, netizens call Priyanka Chopra’s husband ‘green flag’: Watch'

Nick Jonas won hearts again by showing love for his wife Priyanka Chopra’s culture. While promoting her new Hollywood film The Bluff, he wore a bracelet that looked like a mangalsutra. Fans on social ...

'Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect'

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has cleared the way for a Louisiana law requiring poster-sized displays of the Ten Commandments in public classrooms to take effect.

'India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.'

Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.

'Karan Singh Distills His Understanding Of Hinduism'

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – ‘The Eternal Religion: Glimpses of Hinduism’ (Speaking Tiger) is a collection of essays and experiences of statesman and philosopher, Dr Karan Singh that are made available ...

'Hinduism Course At University Of Houston Sparks Controversy'

HOUSTON, TX – At a time when Indian Americans are increasingly sensitive to allegations of Hinduphobia in academia, a controversy has erupted at the University of Houston (UH) over a course titled ...

'Why Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nights'

Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

'Why Hinduism Rose and Fell in Southeast Asia'

Hinduism gained ground in the region in the early centuries of the Common Era because it provided elites with a fully-fleshed metaphysical package along with literacy. The eight-armed statue of the ...

'Mani Shankar Aiyar Says "Hindutva Is Hinduism In Paranoia", BJP Hits Back'

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar's remarks, in which he said Hindutva is Hinduism in paranoia, have sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing him of insulting Sanatan Dharma. Aiyar ...

'Sai Swaroopa Iyer: 'Hinduism is one civilisation that does not separate religion from science''

This special report covers Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the memorial of Raja Hamir Singh Gohil near the Somnath temple, honouring the historical resistance against invaders. Author Sai ...