Hindus upset at BBC calling Yoga "fad"
Hindus have criticized British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) for labeling “yoga” as “fad”. BBC News-World website posted a video on January 10 under its “Watch/Listen”, which was titled as “Man behind yoga and other new age fads”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in .... Full Story

Global religious leader Rajan Zed warmly welcomed in India
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed received a hearty welcome in Phagwara, an industrial city in Punjab, during his recent visit to India. Various area organizations joined together to organize a civic reception at Arya Model Senior Secondary School for Zed, who is President of Universal Soc.... Full Story

Hindus want desegregation of Gypsy children in Macedonia schools
Hindus have asked for immediate desegregation of Roma (Gypsy) pupils in Macedonia schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that reportedly such a large percentage of Roma children in ‘special needs’ schools meant for learning-disabled pupil.... Full Story

Millions bid adieu to Lord Ganesha in Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mumbai, Sep 29 (IANS) Millions of people in Mumbai and across Maharashtra trooped out on the streets Saturday to bid adieu to the elephant headed-Lord Ganesha at the end of the 10-day Ganeshotsav (festival) amid tight security at the immersion ceremonies, officials said. The day was marked wit.... Full Story

Ganesha procession in Hyderabad amid tight security
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Gaiety and religious fervour marked the Ganesha festivities here Saturday as the procession comprising hundreds of idols went on in a peaceful manner amid unprecedented security. A sea of humanity thronged the roads around Hussain Sagar lake in the heart of the city as.... Full Story

Ganesha procession begins in Hyderabad amid tight security
Hyderabad, Sep 29 (IANS) Thousands of devotees hit the roads in this southern city Saturday as the annual Ganesha procession began amid unprecedented security. Armed policemen kept a tight vigil at sensitive points along the procession route in the old city, as hundreds of trucks carrying idol.... Full Story

Tallest Christ statue in the country ready
Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 29 (IANS) A 33.5-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ, billed as the tallest in the country, is ready to be blessed Saturday at the campus of the Mar Baselios College of Engineering and Technology here. Made out of a mixture of resin, catalysts, fibre and wax by popular Mal.... Full Story

Mumbai all geared up for Ganesh idol immersions
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IANS) With around 90,000 small and big Ganesh idols expected to be immersed at 84 spots in the city Saturday, the last day of the 10-day festival, Mumbai is gearing up to bid adieu to the popular elephant-headed god. While the city police have taken all necessary precautions, t.... Full Story

Mata announces Rs.25 crore charity on 59th birthday
Kollam (Kerala), Sep 27 (IANS) Celebrating her 59th birthday, Mata Amritananadamayi, known as the hugging saint, Thursday announced a Rs.25 crore charity to be launched across the country. Speaking on the occasion, she pointed out that ecological conservation was the need of the hour. "F.... Full Story

Hindus disheartened at Catholic church banning yoga in England
Hindus are disappointed over a church in United Kingdom (UK) banning yoga in its premises. According to reports, St Edmund's Church in Southampton (UK) banned yoga from the Church hall on the premise that it was not-compatible with the Catholic faith. Instructor Cori Withell’s yoga classes, wh.... Full Story