Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'ASI Guide At Kailasa Temple Sparks Outrage After Saying Maa Parvati ‘Was Characterless,’ Triggers Backlash'

A decades-old controversy at Ellora’s Kailasa Temple alleges an ASI guide misrepresented Hindu deities, insulted devotees, and spread false narratives. The ASI’s inaction has fueled public anger, ...

'Della Group proposes 600-acre spiritual township in Tirupati'

Della Group proposes a 600-acre spiritual township in Tirupati, showcasing Hindu heritage and boosting tourism and wellness.

'Joy Reid Questions If J.D. and Usha Vance's Marriage Will Last'

Commentator Joy Reid didn't have many nice things to say about Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and the Vances. Appearing on the latest episode of the "I've Had Enough" podcast, Joy and co-hosts ...

'If Every Religion Has Miracles, Why Is Hinduism Questioned More?'

Every major religion speaks of miracles, divine interventions, and extraordinary events. Yet Hinduism often becomes the most questioned, analyzed, and debated tradition of all. The reason isn’t ...

'Why Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ is positioned to be the early 2027 Grammy favorite'

With raves from critics and even religious leaders, the Spanish singer's ground-breaking fourth album has the makings of a formidable contender. The album’s title, Lux (meaning “light” in Latin), ...

'UK's Historic Export Bar on Rare Hindu Paintings'

The UK government has imposed an export bar on 56 rare paintings depicting Hinduism narratives, valued at 280,000 pounds. Originating from 1810 in Punjab's Kangra region, they represent the divine ...

'I Am A Hindu': Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands For'

In South Africa, at the revered Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, Shashi Tharoor delivered a commanding and deeply reflective address on religion, coexistence and human dignity. Declaring “I am a Hindu,” he ...

'Export bar placed on ‘beautiful’ Hindu paintings'

The near-complete series of paintings depicts one of the most important narratives in Hinduism, with gold and silver paint used to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles. One ...

'SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology'

While details about the plot of the film “Varanasi” — previously code-named “Globe Trotter” — remain under wraps, the nearly four-minute video showed a visually rich time-travel adventure that draws ...

'How Rutgers University became the battleground for Hindu inclusion'

In April 2021, the Hindu Students Council co-hosted its first Understanding Hinduphobia conference, and a resolution recognizing a “working definition of Hinduphobia” was passed unanimously by the ...

'JD Vance, his Hindu wife and Christian conversion: Indian uproar'

A debate has erupted online and in Indian social circles worldwide. The subject is U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who has been criticized for hoping that his Hindu wife, Usha, might one day share his ...

'Indian director behind 2022 hit announces bold time-travel film inspired by Hindu mythology'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like RRR and Baahubali that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious ...