Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'MP Engineer Asad Khan Changes Name To ‘Atharv Tyagi’, Performs ‘Shuddhi’ After Being Denied Entry Into Mahakal Temple'

Asad Khan, now known as Atharv Tyagi, returned to Sanatan Dharma after purification rituals were performed by 21 Brahmins on a boat in the Ganga river in Kashi.

'Magh Mela 2026 In Prayagraj: When It Starts, Rituals And Auspicious Bathing Dates For Devotees'

Magh Mela is a 45-day-long festival that begins on Paush Purnima and ends on Mahashivratri. It is this mela that turns into Kumbh Mela every four years, and a Mahakumbh Mela every 12th year, ...

'Paush Putrada Ekadashi 2025 parana time: Auspicious window to break the fast today and other important details'

Putrada Ekadashi, which was also the last Ekadashi of 2025, was observed yesterday. Many people performed simple rituals and remedies to attract prosperity, remove obstacles and invite divine ...

'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across America'

Christian, Jewish and other religious congregations across America have in recent years been introducing meditation practices from Eastern religions like Buddhism and Hinduism, or resurfacing ancient ...

'Ancient meditation practices find new life in modern religious communities across US'

Meditation has been a common feature for eons in religious traditions from Buddhism to yoga, which originated as an ancient spiritual practice in India rooted in Hindu philosophy ...

'Why is Hinduism asked to ‘modernize’ while other religions are left untouched?'

Hinduism needs to modernize.” This is being reiterated by columnists, activists, academicians, and social media personalities often without any clarity on what this “modernization” is supposed to mean ...

'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.

'“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, ...

''Hinduism Is A Large-Hearted Religion''

'If at all human beings require a religion, the future religion will be Hinduism.' IMAGE: The Bateshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh. All photographs: Kind courtesy KK Muhammed/Facebook "If India ...