Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'December 2025 Fast and Festivals: Paush Month Begins December 5, See Full List'

When is Mokshada Ekadashi, Kharmas, and Guru Gobind Singh Jayanti? See the list of fasts and festivals falling in the month of December.

'An attitude of gratitude'

Thanksgiving is not a religious holiday and yet, in every religious tradition that I am aware of, gratitude is an important tenet. A quick internet search reveals how prevalent gratitude is in various ...

'The Sacred Status of Cows, Elephants, and Monkeys in Hinduism'

Perhaps more than any other religion, Hinduism treats animals as sacred. Learn about the divinity of cows, elephants, and monkeys.

'Joy Reid Questions If J.D. and Usha Vance's Marriage Will Last'

Commentator Joy Reid didn't have many nice things to say about Charlie Kirk's widow, Erika Kirk, and the Vances. Appearing on the latest episode of the "I've Had Enough" podcast, Joy and co-hosts ...

'If Every Religion Has Miracles, Why Is Hinduism Questioned More?'

Every major religion speaks of miracles, divine interventions, and extraordinary events. Yet Hinduism often becomes the most questioned, analyzed, and debated tradition of all. The reason isn’t ...

'Why Rosalía’s ‘Lux’ is positioned to be the early 2027 Grammy favorite'

With raves from critics and even religious leaders, the Spanish singer's ground-breaking fourth album has the makings of a formidable contender. The album’s title, Lux (meaning “light” in Latin), ...

'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 ...

'Export bar placed on ‘beautiful’ Hindu paintings'

The near-complete series of paintings depicts one of the most important narratives in Hinduism, with gold and silver paint used to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles. One ...

'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 ...