Should Christian prayer be favored by Congress?

Does someone have to be a Christian to offer a prayer in a state or federal capitol building? Can a non-Christian offer prayers but they must be Christian in nature or not hint of their own religion?I bring this up because a Hindu cleric named Rajan Zed, while offering a...

'Why Is Narendra Modi Afraid Of Sanjiv Bhatt?'

[Sanjiv and Shweta Bhatt are caring hosts to their guests. The large and yet simple Bhatt residence oozes warmth from all corners. This home, that has nurtured this brave family to do what is right before might, leads me to understand them a little better. Over a cup of...

Indian Prayer

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Court Verdict on Ayodhya Makes India Heave Sigh of Relief

After days of  stress, speculation and anticipation of violent reaction, the verdict of the Allahahabad High Court on Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi/Babri Masjid  issue finally gives millions of Indians a chance to breathe easy. The verdict, though not really crystal...

Let Us Live In Honesty And Harmony

We Indians have a tendency to delve in the past and then either gloat over it or cry over it. We love to waste time and energy, reminiscing about the yesteryears, with scant thoughts of improving our present and future. We do not let 'Bygones be Bygones', but rather cling to...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2010 | When Is Vinayaka Chaturthi?

When is Ganesh Chaturthi 2010? The Festival Of Ganesha Occurs On September 11th In 2010 The festival to honor the beloved Hindu God, Ganesha, takes place on September 11th.In Hinduism Ganesha is the elephant-headed...

Ritual Forces Women in Indian State Walk Barefoot

In a mindless ritual, women in India’s Haryana state are forced to mourn the death of an elderly relative by walking barefoot for 12 days, while men in the family don’t. An IndiaUnheard Community...

Christian massacre routine in Pakistan: DC conference today

Killing of Christians in Pakistan on pretext to blasphemy law, situation of religious minorities and anniversary of Gojra massacre are main issues to be highlighted in speakers conference WASHINGTON DC: A galaxy of...

The Red Terror

" India’s operation ‘Green Hunt’ against the Communist Party Of India—Maoists- has become a red terror that threatens to engulf the entire north eastern part of India all the way to Nepal. There are disquieting signs that it could spread to other states that have...

IMAGINING STORMS

"By Ghalib Sultan A respected and usually rational Indian journalist Mr Prawin Swami has written an article in ‘The Hindu’ of March 6, 10 about the appointment of a new Army Chief in Pakistan—an event that is at least seven months away."

Craving a way from Carving

 I was reading the New Yorker, November 9h 2009 issue that features walking among autumn leaves on the cover. Inside is a radically different illustration of animals in slaughter as it is that time of year in...

India - Hindu youth beaten to death for loving Muslim Girl

9 Muslim men in the age group of 22-24 were arrested by Banglaore police for beating a Hindu youth, Madeyan, to death. His crime - talking to Hajira, a Muslim girl he loved. Bangalore police was about to write off the case because they could not establish the identity of the...

Festival of lights shines in Toronto Canada

Hindus and Sikhs celebrated Diwali in a big way this year with Mahautsav, a 30-hour concert and film premiere. Mahautsav, which is being touted as the biggest and longest South Asian event in the history of...

The Taliban cannot be defeated by discrediting Sri Lanka

The Taliban are now carrying out attacks and suicide bombings deep in the heart of Pakistan. A sign that the Islamic extremist have the resources and the support to strike in two nations at the same time. It's safe to say that at this moment in time the Taliban have gained...

India Invests In A Cleaner Ganges

India is planning on investing around $3 billion in cleaning the river Ganges, which flows through northern India and Bangladesh. Currently, around 50 percent of Delhi's raw sewage flows straigt into the Ganges. ...

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