Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Hindu New Year 2026: Date, significance, Chaitra Shukla Pratipada and regional celebrations'

Hindu New Year 2026 begins on March 19 with Chaitra Shukla Pratipada. Here's why the day matters, how it's celebrated across India, and what it signifies.

'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 ...

'Sewa Diwali Food Drive: 553 organizations partner for celebrations through charity'

Collaborative initiative collected and donated over 970,000 pounds of food to 350+ pantries, embodying ‘Sewa’ (service) ...

'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 ...

'Why is Hinduism asked to ‘modernize’ while other religions are left untouched?'

Hinduism needs to modernize.” This is being reiterated by columnists, activists, academicians, and social media personalities often without any clarity on what this “modernization” is supposed to mean ...

'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 is supreme,” RSS leader declares; says Muslims should adopt surya namaskar'

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said Hinduism is “supreme” and suggested that Muslims in India should adopt practices such as worshipping rivers, ...

'Telangana BJP President questions Congress's concern for Hindus in Bangladesh'

Bhaluka, Mymensingh, a group of miscreants brutally beat to death a garment worker named Dipu Chandra Das on allegations of so-called blasphemy. They then hung his body from a tree and set it on fire, ...

'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, ...

'Diwali and Hinduism have shaped medicine and healthcare'

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

'The non-Brahmin priests of Hinduism'

Under British rule, the notion took hold that the only legitimate priests in Hinduism are upper-caste sacred-thread Sanskrit-knowing Brahmins. This is absolutely not true. Hinduism has many groups and ...