Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Hindu Americans Rally Nationwide Over Attacks On Minorities In Bangladesh'

WASHINGTON, DC -Peaceful rallies and prayer vigils were held across nearly two dozen US cities as Hindu Americans protested what they described as targeted attacks on Hindus and other religious ...

'Who Is Green Tara, Also Known As The 'Enlightened Female Buddha? Here's Where You Can Get Her Tibetan Thangka Painting At Kala Ghoda Arts Festival 2026'

Thangka paintings are used for meditational or devotional practices. And all the measurements of Thangka paintings are taken from the holy scriptures, which cannot be altered, either the measurements ...

'Indian Americans are leaving Hinduism. We must reimagine faith'

We need to give space to American Hindus to challenge, reform, and even get rid of practices that perpetuate harm.

'Magh Mela 2026: Know The Importance Of Shayya Daan During Kalpavas'

Magh Mela at Prayagraj holds deep spiritual importance. Know what Shayya Daan is, who performs it during Kalpavas, and why it is considered sacred in Hindu beliefs.

'COVA Peace Network launches interfaith book on festivals'

COVA Peace Network launched a book titled ‘Festivals of Different Religions: Celebrations – Messages – Values’, which explores the festivities, messages and values of 35 festivals across seven ...

'Uttar Pradesh turns cultural capital into soft power to gain leverage in foreign relations'

Uttar Pradesh is leveraging its Buddhist and Hindu heritage to deepen foreign relations, attract FDI from Japan and Southeast Asia, and advance its $1 trillion economy goal through soft-power ...

'Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026: Check date, puja timings, rituals, significance, and mantra here'

Shukra Pradosh Vrat 2026 is a highly auspicious Friday fast dedicated to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, observed with devotion during the Pradosh Kaal. Know the exact date, puja time, rituals, ...

'How Mark Tully saw the disconnect between elite media and ordinary Indians'

In 1991, Mark Tully, by then the face of the BBC in India and one of the most recognisable foreign broadcasters covering the country, turned a critical gaze tow ...

'Why Gandhi and Ambedkar clashed: From separate electorates to Hinduism to concept of justice'

In 1931, Mahatma Gandhi questioned Ambedkar about his criticism of the Congress. Ambedkar's answer captures the heart of the many disagreements between the two.

'Public pushes for inclusion as Texas Board of Education overhauls social studies standards'

Last year, the board approved a chronological framework that places greater emphasis on Texas and U.S. history and downplays world history and geography.

'Bangladesh approves shooting team's India tour'

Bangladesh approves its shooting team's participation in the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi amid recent security concerns.

'The Lutyens blind spot: Mark Tully saw the English media’s disconnect with ordinary Indians'

A clear instance of this was when he began questioning the blinkered way in which the English-language media in India covered the Kumbh Mela of 1989. In No Full Stops in India (Penguin Viking, 1991), ...