Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Why doing good also makes us feel good, during the holidays and beyond'

“When we feel grateful for all we have, that motivates us to do good things for other people who have helped us, and also to do good things for new people,” said Sarah Schnitker, a psychologist at ...

'Leaders of the 'Big 3' religions'

Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism—many people assume leadership is straightforward. But the truth is far more complex. In this video, we explore the different structures of authority within these ...

'The cultural fusion that created the roots of Hinduism'

Long before classical India emerged, a dramatic cultural shift was underway. After the fall of the Indus Valley cities, new tribes, new religions, and new technologies began reshaping the region. This ...

'Florida river becomes substitute site for sacred Hindu funeral tradition'

The Ganges River in India is a final resting place for the ashes of loved ones. For those who can't make the journey, a river in Florida has become a substitute for the funeral tradition.

'How modern American women are finding Hinduism’s powerful goddess tradition through dance'

(RNS) — Bridging the East and West, American women have found Hinduism’s powerful divine feminine through the art of sacred dance.

'What Hindu Nationalists Really Believe'

The dominant political ideology in India today is Hindu nationalism, a spectrum of thought that represents a “New India.” In the words of Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India’s minister of external affairs, ...

'The Sacred Status of Cows, Elephants, and Monkeys in Hinduism'

Perhaps more than any other religion, Hinduism treats animals as sacred. Learn about the divinity of cows, elephants, and monkeys.

''Engage with Hinduism too?' US Hindu group’s ‘inclusive’ dig at JD Vance over remark on wife Usha's faith'

Vance earlier kicked up a row with his video where he expressed willingness to one day see his Hindu wife embrace Christianity. US vice president JD Vance is at the centre of a controversy after his ...

'Diwali and Hinduism have shaped medicine and healthcare'

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''Bajrang' attack on Odisha Christians for resisting alleged pressure to convert to Hinduism'

A Hindutva mob attacked a group of Protestant Christians in an Odisha village on Saturday for resisting alleged pressure to convert to Hinduism, leaving eight of them injured, Christian leaders said ...

'Houston University’s course on Hinduism is ‘Hinduphobic’, claims Indian-American student'

University of Houston said that it is reviewing the contents of one of its courses on Hinduism. Indian-American student and activist Vasant Bhatt has alleged that the University of Houston’s course on ...