Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'Zohran Mamdani Raises Hackles of India’s Hindu Right-Wing'

Supporters of Narendra Modi are upset with his castigation of Modi’s alleged role in the massacre of Muslims in Gujarat in 2002.

'Ram Naam Satya Hai—Why Hindus Chant It When Someone Dies'

The name of Rama is the only truth. Death, the inevitable destination of every being, is a moment of silence, reflection, and deep spiritual significance in Hindu philosophy. Unlike many modern ...

'Sawan 2025: Date, significance and rituals of this holy month'

Devotees observe fasts on Mondays during Sawan, known as Sawan Somwar. Some observe Nirjala vrat (no water or food), while others eat only fruits, milk, and vrat-friendly food. A few people take only ...

'As religions fade globally, Hinduism in India and Islam worldwide grow stronger | I Witness'

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'Hundreds greet Nepal's ex-king on his birthday as support for the ousted monarch grows'

Hundreds of supporters of Nepal’s former king lined up outside his residence to greet him on his 74th birthday as support for the ousted monarch grows in the Himalayan nation. Gyanendra Shah, ...

'Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Clean Up'

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by . Uncover expert takes and answers in our crossword blog.

'Christians join Jewish, Hindu plaintiffs in Texas lawsuit against Ten Commandments in schools'

A newly-passed Texas law that requires the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is facing a second interfaith legal challenge ...

'HC dismisses plea for use of 'disputed structure' in place of Mathura's 'Shahi Idgah Mosque''

On the other hand, a written objection was filed on behalf of defendants.The order was passed by Justice Ram Manohar Narain Mishra hearing a bunch of original suits relating to Krishna Janmabhoomi and ...

'Why did an honorary street sign go missing in Chicago?'

Evidence of early 20th-century queer nightlife can be challenging to find, but a few clubs boldly operated in 1920s Chicago. Mayor Harold Washington is buried in a cemetery that was once for “whites ...

'‘Ramayana’ recitation draws hundreds of Hindus, Gov. Sanders to downtown Little Rock'

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appeared at Day 5 of Shri Ram Katha, the nine-day ceremony in which a religious leader recites the Hindu epic poem “Ramayana.” ...

'Author discusses the Beatles and Hinduism'

Author Jeffery D. Long, Ph.D., the Carl W. Zeigler professor of religion, philosophy and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College, presented “Peace, Love and God-consciousness: George Harrison, the ...

'Houston yogis take over city to honor the centuries-old practice'

Prior to the event, Hiray told Chron that she differentiates yoga rooted in Hinduism from the exercise program that's gone mainstream over the years. "Physical activity gives you sympathetic ...