Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Massive cloudburst in Uttarakhand, War over Siddaramaiah's remarks on Hinduism'

This programme focusses on the impact of devastating cloudbursts in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, which have resulted in flash floods and widespread destruction.

'“Hinduism Denied Dignity…” Karnataka Minister Priyanka Kharge’s remark ignites political storm'

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge sparked a political storm with her controversial remark, “Hinduism denied dignity…”. The statement ignited widespread debate, drawing sharp reactions from across ...

'World Hindu Economic Forum to open New Zealand Office'

The World Hindu Economic Forum, which is emerging as one of the strongest advocates of economic and commercial engagement with businesses, will open its first New Zealand Office, Chairman Swami ...

'How some Texas teachers are tackling the Ten Commandments law in classrooms'

A Ten Commandments poster that hangs in one suburban Dallas teacher’s classroom is surrounded by hot-pink placards featuring tenets from Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam ...

''Risky game': How some Texas teachers are tackling the Ten Commandments law in classrooms'

A Ten Commandments poster that hangs in one suburban Dallas teacher’s classroom is surrounded by hot-pink placards featuring tenets from Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam ...

'Hinduism Course At University Of Houston Sparks Controversy'

HOUSTON, TX – At a time when Indian Americans are increasingly sensitive to allegations of Hinduphobia in academia, a controversy has erupted at the University of Houston (UH) over a course titled ...

'At the British Museum, India’s Ancient Heart Meets Contemporary London'

The exhibition highlights how India’s sacred iconography traveled across continents, reshaping cultural and spiritual landscapes from East Africa to Southeast Asia.

'Could this movie based on a Hindu epic become India’s ‘Avatar’?'

Movies from India have found success on the world stage before. But the filmmakers behind 'Ramayana' — an upcoming two-part epic based on one of the most important texts in Hinduism — have something ...

'Usha Vance says she has no plans to abandon Hinduism, explains how Vance children will choose their faith'

Second lady Usha Vance spoke candidly in a new interview about how she and Vice President J.D. Vance are raising their three children in a split faith home. Vance, 39, sat down with Meghan McCain for ...

'Explained: How Hinduism held steady as the world's religious landscape shifted in past decade'

Between 2010 and 2020, the global population grew significantly, and most major religious groups expanded alongside it. Yet amid these shifts, Hinduism remained remarkably stable - both in absolute ...

'University of Houston professor accused of misrepresenting Hindu religion in class'

Vasant Bhatt, a 20-year-old political science major at the University of Houston, enrolled in a course called the Lived Hindu Religion expecting "nuanced discussion" and "space for the lived faith ...