Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Mauni Amavasya 2026: Date, Auspicious Timings, and Spiritual Significance Explained'

Mauni Amavasya 2026, the most sacred new moon, will be observed on 18 January. Devotees observe silence, holy bathing and charity. Auspicious yogas enhance spiritual merit, while the Magh Mela’s main ...

'Maha Shivratri 2026: A sacred night of devotion, fasting and divine energy'

Discover everything about Maha Shivratri 2026, including date, significance, and detailed steps for performing mahashivratri puja at home.

'From India To America: The Rising Discourse on Faith, Family, & National Identity'

As far as I can recall, a few years ago when Barack Obama was the President of the United States, a report had come out that spoke about religious intolerance in India. Now, however, winds of change ...

'Maha Shivratri special: IRCTC launches Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra, how to book'

IRCTC has announced a special Sapta Jyotirlinga Darshan Yatra for Maha Shivratri 2026. The 11-day tour will cover seven major Jyotirlinga temples across six states.

'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America'

Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations across America have in recent years been introducing meditation practices from Eastern religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, or resurfacing ancient ...

'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across US'

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy ...

'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 ...

'From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India'

The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation.

'Despite lack of Calvin Klein, ‘Eternity’ is passable'

Eternity” presents an entirely new version of the afterlife. It has no connection to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam or any other conventional religious doctrine. Do not expect the familiar.

'Hinduism course at Houston faces backlash for ‘Hinduphobic’ content, Varsity explains what led to the ‘misunderstanding’'

A course on Hinduism at the University of Houston has sparked massive uproar as an Indian-American student and activist accused it of promoting "Hinduphobic" views and "distorting India’s political ...

'In Hinduism, even the creator was created'

The word Sanantan Dharma used by politicians tries to proclaim that Hinduism is unchanging and the only disruption came because of Muslims and British, and their political opponents. But that is not ...

'Political figures with area ties lead growing national prominence of Hinduism'

Hindu Americans from southwest Ohio exemplify the growing prominence of Hinduism on the state and national stage. This includes Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican frontrunner in the race for Ohio governor, ...