Bettendorf City Council in Iowa to start day with Hindu mantras on February 2

Hindu prayer will open the meeting of Bettendorf City Council (Iowa) on February two, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Bettendorf City...

Durham’s fabric co. Spoonflower CEO apologizes & will remove Hindu gods’ napkins after Hindu protest

Durham (North Carolina) headquartered “world’s largest custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor digital marketplace” Spoonflower CEO apologized and promised to remove napkins carrying images of various Hindu deities within a day of Hindu protest; which had described...

It was “morally right” thing to do—Jew & Hindu leaders welcome Cleveland Indians name-change

Hindu and Jewish religious leaders have welcomed reports of name change of MLB franchise Cleveland Indians, saying it was long overdue. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed and well-known Jewish Rabbi ElizaBeth Webb Beyer, in a joint statement in Nevada today, said that it was...

Upset Hindus urge Durham’s fabric co. Spoonflower to withdraw Hindu gods’ napkins & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Durham (North Carolina) headquartered “world’s largest custom fabric, wallpaper and home decor digital marketplace” for immediate withdrawal of napkins carrying images of various Hindu deities; calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman...

Hindus disheartened as Australian Capital Territory unamenable to Diwali holiday

Hindus are disappointed as Australian Capital Territory (ACT) does not seem to be receptive to the idea of public holiday on Diwali, the most popular Hindu festival. ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr, responding to the request of Hindu statesman Rajan Zed for public...

Columbus City Council in Mississippi to open with Hindu mantras on December 15

Hindu prayer will open the meeting of Columbus City Council (Mississippi) on December 15, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely via Zoom before Columbus...