Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'The retreat of tolerance and the rise of religious patriotism'

As societies across the world retreat into hardened identities, tolerance is giving way to religious patriotism. From the West to South Asia, faith is being tied to geography - squeezing minorities ...

'Selling off PIA without Gandapur’s help'

The government has privatized PIA on much the same principle as the fellow who knocked his head against the wall repeatedly. He said it would feel good when he stopped. Similarly, the government is ...

'How religions around the world view solar eclipses'

How Religions , Around the World , View Solar Eclipses. With the upcoming April 8 total solar eclipse quickly approaching, Fox News offered readers an overview of how religions traditionally view ...

'From the Shadows to Power: How the Hindu Right Reshaped India'

The far-right group known as the R.S.S., whose members include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has spent a century trying to make India a Hindu-first nation.

'Christmas Dinner Changes How Kids Feel About Eating Animals'

Your holiday traditions may be teaching kids which animal lives matter. British study finds Christmas dinner shifts how young children judge eating animals.

'Despite lack of Calvin Klein, ‘Eternity’ is passable'

Eternity” presents an entirely new version of the afterlife. It has no connection to Christianity, Hinduism, Islam or any other conventional religious doctrine. Do not expect the familiar.

'Protest erupts in India's capital city over lynching of Hindu man in Bangladesh'

NEW DELHI — A protest erupted in India’s capital Tuesday in response to the death of a Hindu man who was lynched and burned by an angry mob in neighboring Bangladesh, a new sign of strain in relations ...

'Hundreds protest in New Delhi over killing of Hindu man in Bangladesh'

Hundreds of people protested near Bangladesh's High Commission in New Delhi on Tuesday against the lynching of a Hindu man over allegations of blasphemy that has exacerbated tensions between ...

'“Hinduism is supreme,” RSS leader declares; says Muslims should adopt surya namaskar'

Senior Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) leader Dattatreya Hosabale on Tuesday said Hinduism is “supreme” and suggested that Muslims in India should adopt practices such as worshipping rivers, ...

'Telangana BJP President questions Congress's concern for Hindus in Bangladesh'

Bhaluka, Mymensingh, a group of miscreants brutally beat to death a garment worker named Dipu Chandra Das on allegations of so-called blasphemy. They then hung his body from a tree and set it on fire, ...

'‘Metaphysical wellness’ is a growing travel trend. Here’s where to try it.'

Whether you’re interested in astrology or looking to experiment with tarot, these getaways offer you an opportunity to experiment while you’re between massages.

'‘What’s a Hindu chaplain?’ For Dean Vineet Chander, it’s about authenticity'

Dean Vineet Chander, Assistant Dean in the Office of Religious Life overseeing the Hindu Life Program, is the first ever Hindu chaplain on a U.S. college campus. His unconventional path to chaplaincy ...