Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Why Hinduism doesn’t fit the missionary model'

A missionary (pracharak, in Hindi) is a relentless salesman. He sells God. He sells God’s message. For centuries there have been Christian missionaries, Muslim missionaries, and Buddhist missionaries.

'UK's Historic Export Bar on Rare Hindu Paintings'

The UK government has imposed an export bar on 56 rare paintings depicting Hinduism narratives, valued at 280,000 pounds. Originating from 1810 in Punjab's Kangra region, they represent the divine ...

'I Am A Hindu': Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands For'

In South Africa, at the revered Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, Shashi Tharoor delivered a commanding and deeply reflective address on religion, coexistence and human dignity. Declaring “I am a Hindu,” he ...

'Different Faiths, Same Mission: Macon religious groups collect thousands of pounds for food bank'

Umiya Mataji Temple and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are donating to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank as part of Stuff the Truck.

'How Rutgers University became the battleground for Hindu inclusion'

In April 2021, the Hindu Students Council co-hosted its first Understanding Hinduphobia conference, and a resolution recognizing a “working definition of Hinduphobia” was passed unanimously by the ...

'JD Vance, his Hindu wife and Christian conversion: Indian uproar'

A debate has erupted online and in Indian social circles worldwide. The subject is U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who has been criticized for hoping that his Hindu wife, Usha, might one day share his ...

'Indian director behind 2022 hit announces bold time-travel film inspired by Hindu mythology'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like RRR and Baahubali that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious ...

'Varanasi: SS Rajamouli reveals being atheist, makes comments on Hanuman; angered fans ask why make films on Hinduism, and ‘milk our mythology’?'

Varanasi: A controversial moment arose when Rajamouli revealed his atheism, sparking debate given his films' strong ties to Hindu mythology.

'Controversy in Maharashtra: Forced Conversions of Transgender Individuals'

BJP Rajya Sabha member Anil Bonde alleges a racket in Maharashtra's Amravati and Yavatmal districts forcing transgender individuals to convert to Islam. Some approached Bonde with complaints, creating ...

'First Look at S.S. Rajamouli's 'Varanasi' New Globetrotter IMAX Movie'

"On the rise To the world." This is going to be massive! At a special presentation in the city of Hyderabad, India, beloved Indian filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli revealed a vivid first look his next new ...

'Decoding the Myths: Understanding Hindutva and Hindu Organizations in America'

Members of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA march in the Parade of Faiths in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 18, 2023. Credit: Facebook/ Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA. While reading “ Decoding ...