Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Lost, found, lost again: Jharkhand man refuses to take mother back as she is Christian'

An elderly woman, lost for over two decades, was reunited with her son in Jharkhand, only for him to refuse her return unless she converts to Hinduism. Sushila Murmu, who had converted to Christianity ...

'From Diwali parties to daily puja: Hindu campus houses push for deeper faith practice'

The Vivekananda House, a Hindu student center across eight U.S. college campuses, is contributing, says students, to 'a major push in how Hindus are represented on campus.' ...

'Death is not the end: Here’s what happens according to 10 religions'

“जन्म मृत्यु सत्य मानव का, आत्मा नष्ट न होई कभी; धर्म बताये पथ विभिन्‍न रूपे,मृत्यु के बाद जीव चले कही।” Death has always been one of the most mysterious questions humanity has faced. Across time and ...

'Hinduism has 1.2 billion followers worldwide. Here's what its like to be Hindu in Louisiana.'

The world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism has at least 1.2 billion adherents across the globe, mainly concentrated in India. When many think of India or Hinduism, they think of yoga, spicy ...

'"As long as society stands united in Hindu spirit, no one can destroy India": RSS' Dattareya Hosabale'

General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stressed that India is witnessing a "golden opportunity" to regain global respect decades after Independence, asserting that no power in the world can destroy the ...

'Nick Jonas wears mangalsutra bracelet in viral video, netizens call Priyanka Chopra’s husband ‘green flag’: Watch'

Nick Jonas won hearts again by showing love for his wife Priyanka Chopra’s culture. While promoting her new Hollywood film The Bluff, he wore a bracelet that looked like a mangalsutra. Fans on social ...

'India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.'

Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.

'Why Maha Shivaratri is one of Hinduism’s holiest nights'

Observed with fasting, prayer, and night-long vigils, the festival commemorates ancient stories of Shiva and cosmic creation.

'At least 12 dead, dozens injured at Hindu temple in India during crowd stampede'

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Saturday. The death toll rose from nine to 12 people on Saturday, CBS ...

'‘Why not engage with Hinduism too?’ — JD Vance blasted by Hindu American Foundation over Usha’s ‘conversion’ remark'

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has taken strong exception to US Vice President JD Vance’s recent remarks about his wife, Usha Vance, her Hindu background, and the possibility of her converting to ...

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

US vice president JD Vance is at the centre of a controversy after his remarks that he wished for his wife, who is a Hindu by faith, to convert to Christianity. While Vance later clarified that he had ...