Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Why Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on Friday to attract wealth'

Friday is the the fifth day of the week, which is dedicated to worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and luxury. This day is considered extre.

'Ismail Darbar backs wife Ayesha's conversion in interfaith marriage: 'My son stands in the pooja, puts a tilak''

Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies .” ...

'Sikhism a separate religion, says RSS chief Bhagwat'

Responding to a question during an interaction programme organised as part of the RSS’ outreach initiative at the campus of a private college in Ludhiana, Bhagwat sought to dispel apprehensions among ...

'A Hindu pipe band blending cultures in America'

A Swaminarayan Temple pipe band in New Jersey blends Scottish bagpipes with Indian heritage to spread unity and peace.

'Religious freedom vs. reconversion campaigns: Contradictions in the call for Ghar Wapsi'

If everyone in India is already Hindu, why the call for Ghar Wapsi—a return to Hinduism? Some proponents argue that DNA studies show that all communities in India share similar ancestry. However, ...

'From Diwali parties to daily puja: Hindu campus houses push for deeper faith practice'

The Vivekananda House, a Hindu student center across eight U.S. college campuses, is contributing, says students, to 'a major push in how Hindus are represented on campus.' ...

'Hinduism has 1.2 billion followers worldwide. Here's what its like to be Hindu in Louisiana.'

The world’s third-largest religion, Hinduism has at least 1.2 billion adherents across the globe, mainly concentrated in India. When many think of India or Hinduism, they think of yoga, spicy ...

'"As long as society stands united in Hindu spirit, no one can destroy India": RSS' Dattareya Hosabale'

General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale stressed that India is witnessing a "golden opportunity" to regain global respect decades after Independence, asserting that no power in the world can destroy the ...

'India’s Hindu Right Seems Unstoppable. This City Shows How.'

Muslims make up a majority in Sambhal, but after deadly clashes over a mosque, they say they the arms of the state are now stifling them.

'At least 12 dead, dozens injured at Hindu temple in India during crowd stampede'

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India left at least 12 people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Saturday. The death toll rose from nine to 12 people on Saturday, CBS ...

'‘Why not engage with Hinduism too?’ — JD Vance blasted by Hindu American Foundation over Usha’s ‘conversion’ remark'

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has taken strong exception to US Vice President JD Vance’s recent remarks about his wife, Usha Vance, her Hindu background, and the possibility of her converting to ...