Current Headlines: Hinduism and Related Topics

'DMK vs Vijay's TVK: War of Words Erupts in Tamil Nadu Over Ideology and 'State Loot' Accusations'

This special report details the escalating political conflict between Tamil Nadu's ruling DMK party and actor Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). The programme covers the sharp exchanges, with ...

'UK's Historic Export Bar on Rare Hindu Paintings'

The UK government has imposed an export bar on 56 rare paintings depicting Hinduism narratives, valued at 280,000 pounds. Originating from 1810 in Punjab's Kangra region, they represent the divine ...

'I Am A Hindu': Shashi Tharoor Evokes Swami Vivekananda To Tell The World What Hinduism Stands For'

In South Africa, at the revered Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, Shashi Tharoor delivered a commanding and deeply reflective address on religion, coexistence and human dignity. Declaring “I am a Hindu,” he ...

'Export bar placed on ‘beautiful’ Hindu paintings'

The near-complete series of paintings depicts one of the most important narratives in Hinduism, with gold and silver paint used to portray scenes that range from quiet worship to violent battles. One ...

'Different Faiths, Same Mission: Macon religious groups collect thousands of pounds for food bank'

Umiya Mataji Temple and New Birth Missionary Baptist Church are donating to Middle Georgia Community Food Bank as part of Stuff the Truck.

'How Rutgers University became the battleground for Hindu inclusion'

In April 2021, the Hindu Students Council co-hosted its first Understanding Hinduphobia conference, and a resolution recognizing a “working definition of Hinduphobia” was passed unanimously by the ...

'JD Vance, his Hindu wife and Christian conversion: Indian uproar'

A debate has erupted online and in Indian social circles worldwide. The subject is U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who has been criticized for hoping that his Hindu wife, Usha, might one day share his ...

'Indian director behind 2022 hit announces bold time-travel film inspired by Hindu mythology'

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli, the blockbuster movie director behind global hits like RRR and Baahubali that redefined Indian cinema’s scale and caught Hollywood’s attention, has unveiled his most ambitious ...

'Decoding the Myths: Understanding Hindutva and Hindu Organizations in America'

Members of Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA march in the Parade of Faiths in Chicago, Illinois, Aug. 18, 2023. Credit: Facebook/ Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA. While reading “ Decoding ...

'JD Vance hopes his Hindu wife converts to Christianity, sparking debate on interfaith marriage'

Experts who have counseled hundreds of couples who don't share religious beliefs say the key is respect for each other’s faith traditions and having honest discussions about how to raise their ...

'Diwali and Hinduism have shaped medicine and healthcare'

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'Kanagana Ranaut makes ‘hinduism’ jab at Zohran Mamdani: ‘Sounds more Pakistani than Indian’'

Kangana Ranaut, Bollywood actor and BJP MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, has raised questions about the religious and cultural identity of Zohran Mamdani, the Indian-origin lawmaker who won in New ...