Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'SS Rajamouli Faces Backlash After Declaring He Doesn’t Believe in God At 'Varanasi' Event'

SS Rajamouli’s candid admission that he doesn’t believe in God during the launch of his film Varanasi sparked intense debate online. Critics accused him of hypocrisy and hurting sentiments, while ...

'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 ...

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

Known for hits like “RRR” and “Baahubali,” filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli has unveiled his most ambitious film yet. Announced Saturday in the southern Indian city of Hyderabad, “Varanasi” promises a ...

'Why Gods Take Human Form in Hinduism'

Since the beginning of time, humanity has looked upward in search of the divine to stars, skies, thunder, and silence. Across cultures, myths tell of gods who watch over mortals from realms beyond, ...

'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 ...

'Experts weigh in on JD Vance’s hope that his Hindu wife converts to Christianity'

The vice president’s comments thrust the deeply sensitive challenges facing interfaith couples into the spotlight ...

'Zarine Khan's Funeral: She Was Not Hindu Before Muslim Marriage, Why She Wanted Hindu Cremation?'

Unbeknownst to many, Zarine Khan was neither a Hindu nor a Muslim. However, she opted for a Hindu funeral. Find out why.

'JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage'

Vice President JD Vance’s recent comments about hoping his Hindu wife converts to Christianity have sparked discussions about interfaith marriages ...

'Diwali and Hinduism have shaped medicine and healthcare'

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'Annamalai calls for unity, cultural protection at Madurai conference'

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader K Annamalai, has said that no one should be allowed to destroy the country's cultural symbols, adding that there should not be any religious conversion from ...

'Houston University’s course on Hinduism is ‘Hinduphobic’, claims Indian-American student'

University of Houston said that it is reviewing the contents of one of its courses on Hinduism. Indian-American student and activist Vasant Bhatt has alleged that the University of Houston’s course on ...

'The Infinite Stories of Hinduism'

What does it mean to be Hindu? What does it mean to be Hindu? In this episode of Crash Course Religions, we’ll learn about the surprising history of the term “Hindu,” what the word “karma” really ...