Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'5 sacred cities in South India where devotees believe gods still walk the Earth'

There are cities you visit, and there are cities that quietly examine you. In some places, faith lives inside a temple. In these sacred cities of South India, faith spills into streets, markets, ...

'There’s a new guide for modern-day Hindus. It goes beyond religion'

Rajmohan Gandhi's book 'Do You Know Your Hinduism?' examines Hinduism as an evolving, non-monolithic, and intellectual tradition rather than just a set of rituals.

'Why Lord Shiva wears a snake around his neck: Meaning & symbolism'

Lord Shiva is known as the Destroyer and Transformer within the Trimurti. Famously known as Bholenath, Maha Dev and Nataraj, Shiva destroys the universe in order to ensure renewal and liberation. In ...

'Ramadan brings Hindus, Muslims closer in southeast Pakistan'

Discover the unique interfaith harmony in Mithi, Pakistan, where Hindus fast for Ramadan and Muslims celebrate Hindu traditions. Explore how this desert city defies regional religious tensions through ...

'Who is Sayali Surve? Miss India Earth winner who converted back to Hinduism after alleging harassment by Muslim husband'

Sayali Surve, former winner of Miss India Earth 2019, has opened up about a deeply personal chapter of her life, revealing that she has returned to Hinduism after alleging harassment during her ...

'Who is Sayali Surve? Miss India Earth 2019 who accused her Muslim husband of ‘love jihad’, harassment'

Sayli Surve described her marriage with Muslim husband as the biggest mistake of her life. She gave him several chances, thinking about her children, but after a point she could no longer tolerate the ...

'Miss India Earth 2019 winner Sayali Surve converts to Hinduism after alleging harassment by Muslim husband'

Miss India Earth 2019 winner Sayali Surve has returned to Hinduism in Pimpri-Chinchwad after separating from her husband and alleging harassment during their interfaith marriage. A purification ...

'Miss India Earth 2019 Winner Sayali Surve Alleges ‘Love Jihad,’ Accuses Husband Of Beating Her'

Miss India Earth 2019 winner Sayali Surve, now Aadya Surve, alleges abuse and forced conversion by her husband Aatif Tase. She converted back to Hinduism for her children's safety.

'Minnesota lawmakers condemn Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry in new law — Everything you need to know'

Minnesota lawmakers have introduced a resolution in the state legislature condemning Hinduphobia and anti‑Hindu bigotry and reaffirming the state’s co.

'Who Is Sayali Surve? Miss India Earth 2019 Winner Converts To Hinduism In Pimpri-Chinchwad After Harassment By Muslim Husband'

Miss India Earth 2019 winner Sayali Surve has converted to Hinduism after alleged harassment by her Muslim husband. Surve, a resident of Pimpri-Chinchwad, completed the "purification process" and has ...

'My Hinduism is Vedantic & inclusive; Hindutva is exclusionary: Karan Singh'

It was started by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, a public-spirited philanthropist, and is run by a trust comprising five eminent persons as trustees. The Tribune, the largest selling English daily in ...

'‘God is non-binary’: Texas Dem nominee Talarico’s past remarks on abortion, race and gender draw scrutiny'

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic Party's new Senate nominee, has a history of making highly controversial statements on matters of religion, race, immigration and beyond.