Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Unlock the Power of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra: Dushyanth Sridhar’s Correct Technique'

What is the right way to chant the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra for maximum power and purity? In this enlightening session, Dushyanth Sridhar beautifully explains the correct method, posture, and mindset ...

'Sri Ramakrishna Ashram centenary: Leaders invoke India’s spiritual heritage and national identity'

Leaders at Sri Ramakrishna Ashram's centenary celebrate India's spiritual heritage and its deep connection to national identity.

'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 ...

'SS Rajamouli unveils time-travel adventure film ‘Varanasi,’ with elements of Hindu mythology'

While details about the plot of the film “Varanasi” — previously code-named “Globe Trotter” — remain under wraps, the nearly four-minute video showed a visually rich time-travel adventure that draws ...

'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 ...

'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 ...