Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Redefining the role of religion in India: Random musings'

Historically, India’s religious record has been a mixed bag and a chequered legacy. It also played an important part in the evolution of a great civilisation by offering different ...

'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 ...

'Karan Singh Distills His Understanding Of Hinduism'

NEW DELHI, (IANS) – ‘The Eternal Religion: Glimpses of Hinduism’ (Speaking Tiger) is a collection of essays and experiences of statesman and philosopher, Dr Karan Singh that are made available ...

'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.

'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, ...

'‘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 ...

''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 ...

'How modern American women are finding Hinduism’s powerful goddess tradition through dance'

(RNS) — Bridging the East and West, American women have found Hinduism’s powerful divine feminine through the art of sacred dance. (RNS) — In her early teens and early 20s, Halo Seronko struggled with ...