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Hinduism and Status of Women
Published on 17 Feb, 2013 at 23:45 in Opinion | Viewed 133 views times | No Comments
Every day morning when I read the newspaper I feel confused whether to say I’m Proud to be an Indian or I’m Ashamed to be an Indian. Are we actually moving forward to becoming a developed and responsible nation and society Or Are we moving backwards? In fact moving backward would have been more pleasant considering the glorious past of our nation.
Participation of women in London Olympics is the…Rituals, revelry on second day of Durga Puja
Published on 22 Oct, 2012 at 10:55 in Editorial | Viewed 258 views times | No Comments
Kolkata: People from all walks of life and age groups Sunday thronged colourful pandals (marquees) to soak in the festivities and celebrate Mahasaptami – the second day of Durga Puja in West Bengal.
The day started with the ‘pran pratistha’ ritual, where the deity is symbolically endowed with life. The ‘kola bou’, a tender banana plant symbolising a bride, is given…
PM greets nation on Ganesh Chaturthi
Published on 19 Sep, 2012 at 14:09 in India | Viewed 171 views times | No Comments
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Tuesday greeted the nation on the eve of Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival celebrated across the country.
In a message issued by his office here, the Prime Minister said: “The festival symbolises the cultural unity of the country, bringing people of all walks of life together.”
“May this festival of Ganesh Chaturthi remove all obstacles, and…
US brewer sorry; says it’s renaming ‘Kali-Ma’ beer
Published on 16 May, 2012 at 10:21 in Editorial | Viewed 254 views times | No Comments
Washington: A US brewer says it is ‘scrambling’ to rename its new beer ‘Kali-ma’, after the Hindu goddess Kali, following an outpouring of criticism from Hindus with the issue being raised in the Indian parliament.
The label of the beer made by Burnside Brewing Company in Portland, Oregon, featured the four-armed goddess Kali standing among three severed heads.
“In response to pleas…
PM greets nation on Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu
Published on 13 Apr, 2012 at 9:04 in India | Viewed 214 views times | No Comments
New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greeted the nation on the occasion of the traditional harvest festivals Baisakhi, Vishu and Bihu.
The Prime Minister said in his message that these traditional New Year festivals coinciding with the harvest were an occasion to rejoice over the fruits of the hard work of our farmers.
“They are not only an occasion to celebrate…
Honoured to play in India: Katy Perry
Published on 4 Apr, 2012 at 10:10 in Music | Viewed 474 views times | No Comments
Pop icon Katy Perry has landed in India for her show at the opening of the fifth season of the Indian Premier League ( IPL) — and says she is honoured to be in the country.
After taking a flight from Tokyo, she tweeted: “After what felt like longest flight ever I’m finally here! Honoured to play Chennai! This is my…
Ram Navami celebrated across India
Published on 3 Apr, 2012 at 10:28 in Editorial | Viewed 191 views times | No Comments
Mumbai: Ram Navami was celebrated with devotion in temples on Sunday to herald the ninth day of the Hindu calendar’s first month of Chaitra and the birth of Lord Ram.
The day is also the culmination of the Chaitra Navratra during which devotees fast for nine days at a stretch.
Ram Navami was celebrated with great pomp as devotees presented offerings to…
Mahashivaratri celebrated across India
Published on 21 Feb, 2012 at 11:47 in India | Viewed 168 views times | No Comments
New Delhi: Millions of Hindus thronged temples across the country on Monday to celebrate Mahashivaratri, with some shrines receiving as many as one hundred thousand devotees.
It is the first time after 11 years that the festival has fallen on a Monday, a day when devotees normally offer prayers to Lord Shiva.
From the crack of dawn, huge crowds visited temples big and small all over the country. The biggest and…
‘Ban Gita’ plea dismissed in Russia
Published on 29 Dec, 2011 at 10:09 in World | Viewed 447 views times | No Comments
New Delhi: Hindus in Russia Wednesday posted a major victory in a hard-fought six-month legal battle as a Siberian court axed a plea seeking to ban the Bhagavad Gita and to brand the holy text ‘extremist’ literature, even as hopes were expressed that the state prosecutors do not appeal against the verdict.
During the final hearing in the Leninsky district court…
Hindus make last bid to save ‘Gita’; Indian lawmakers miffed
Published on 20 Dec, 2011 at 0:21 in India | Viewed 442 views times | No Comments
New Delhi: Hindus in Russia on Monday made a last ditch effort to save the Bhagavad Gita from a ban by a Siberian court. The issue rocked the Indian parliament, with MPs cutting across party lines Monday condemning the ‘insult’ to the holiest of Hindu scriptures for facing the prospect of being branded ‘extremist’.
Following last-minute plea by Hindus in Russia,…
