Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'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 ...

'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 ...

'Sewa Diwali Food Drive: 553 organizations partner for celebrations through charity'

Collaborative initiative collected and donated over 970,000 pounds of food to 350+ pantries, embodying ‘Sewa’ (service) ...

'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.

'“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.

'Political figures with area ties lead growing national prominence of Hinduism'

Hindu Americans from southwest Ohio exemplify the growing prominence of Hinduism on the state and national stage. This includes Vivek Ramaswamy, Republican frontrunner in the race for Ohio governor, ...

'Diwali and Hinduism have shaped medicine and healthcare'

This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...

'The non-Brahmin priests of Hinduism'

Under British rule, the notion took hold that the only legitimate priests in Hinduism are upper-caste sacred-thread Sanskrit-knowing Brahmins. This is absolutely not true. Hinduism has many groups and ...