Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'RSS denies bid to convert Indian people to Hinduism'

RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale on Saturday denied that the organisation seeks to convert Indians to Hinduism, asserting that its focus remains on voluntary national service and unity across ...

'American tourist detained after being caught violating Bali’s most sacred rule on 'Day of Silence''

American tourist Karl Adolf Amrhein, 57, was detained in Sukawati village, Bali, on 19 March for walking outdoors during Nyepi, the island’s Day of Silence. Initially pretending to be mute, he later ...

''Ashmita' Politics: Will The Real Bengali Please Stand Up?'

Does being a Bengali still feed into stereotypes? Ahead of the polls, TMC presents 2026 as a battle remains against an external ideological force, while for BJP it is about reclaiming Bengal’s 'lost ...

'Balendra Shah to take oath as Nepal PM on Ram Navami after campaign launch in Janakpur: What the optics mean'

Balendra Shah seems set to tick another box—a young Hindu leader in a Hindu-majority country, where Hinduism is free from monarchical hierarchy and in sync with the aspirations of the youth.

'Is the Manusmriti misinterpreted? Two contemporary books argue'

Ashoka’s efforts to reshape Vedic society into a Buddhist one brought lasting harm to Indian society, polity, and economy. Manu’s response focused on rebuilding and reclaiming what was lost.

'5 sacred symbols in Hinduism and their hidden meaning'

Hinduism is full of symbols with ancient wisdom and profound spiritual meanings. These holy symbols are more than just ornamental pieces; they are potent symbols of inner awakening, life's cycles, and ...

'In Aidilfitri greetings, MCCBCHST calls for national unity and social cohesion'

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) has extended its greetings to the Muslim ...

''Ishwar Allah Tere Naam' in Noakhali: Hinduism according to Mahatma Gandhi'

Notes For Modern-Day Hindus by Rajmohan Gandhi What is Hinduism? As a belief system, it can mean diverse things to diverse believers. But what are its core values, the essence that makes it ‘sanatana’ ...

''Hinduism does not convert': Indian-origin Frisco resident speaks against H-1B hate, misinformation about Indian-Americans'

As the Frisco council meetings have turned into a place to spout anger against H-1B and the Indian community, an Indian-origin resident who has been l.

'Sara Ali Khan Asked To Prove Her Faith Before Visiting Badrinath, Kedarnath'

MUMBAI -Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan has been asked to submit an affidavit if she wishes to seek blessings at the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples. On March 17, Badri-Kedar Temple Committee Chairman ...

'Why Has Sara Ali Khan Been Asked To Submit Affidavit Of Faith Before Visiting Badrinath, Kedarnath Temples'

Sara Ali Khan, who visits the Badrinath and Kedarnath temples every year, will now be asked to submit an affidavit of faith because of a new rule. The temple committee chairman shared that from now ...