Canadians view Hinduism positively, not Islam and Sikhism

October 1st, 2009 Hindus have urged the schools/departments of religion of major American universities to strengthen their Hinduism sections. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Hinduism being the oldest religion with rich philosophical thought and a vast array of scriptures needed more exploration.

September 5th, 2009  Welcoming Hollywood star Lindsay Lohan’s belief in ‘karma’, Hindus have urged her to further explore the rich philosophical thought of Hinduism. Lohan recently wrote on social networking service ‘twitter’: “i'm all about Karma..what goes around comes around!” Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that ‘karma’, the web of cause and effect and the rule of universal causality resulting from action, was first commented in ancient Satapatha Brahmana, and now forms one of the basic principles of Hindu philosophy.

August 3rd, 2009 NEVADA - Twenty-two-year-old German actress-supermodel-singer Claudia Ciesla reportedly always carries an idol of Hindu Lord Ganesha presented by her Vedic astrologer, which she claimed brought her good luck. She is reported to have said, "I love Hinduism`s tolerance and peaceful thinking.

July 27th, 2009 Ravikumar Subramaniapillai, a software consultant of North Carolina (USA), has been nominated Vice President of renowned Universal Society of Hinduism. 39-year-old father of one, Ravi has volunteered for various Hindu organizations in India and USA.

July 5th, 2009 TORONTO - US President Barack Obama is more popular with Canadians than any domestic politician, a new poll has found. According to the Canadian Press Harris-Decima survey, nearly three-quarters of Canadians think that the U.S.

May 23rd, 2009 Rajan Zed, acclaimed Hindu statesman; and Rabbi Jonathan B. Freirich, prominent Jewish leader in Nevada and California in USA; in a joint statement, said that since Australian Parliament represented every Australian irrespective of religion/denomination, it was quite befitting in this increasingly diverse nation to do a rotation of prayers representing major religions and aboriginal spirituality.

May 3rd, 2009 Welcoming British pop sensation Lily Allen’s recently reported comments that “Hinduism is cool”, acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged her to visit a nearby Hindu temple to have first hand experience of Hinduism.   Zed, who is the president of Universal Society of Hinduism, has also offered to supply a set of Hindu scriptures to Allen to help her in comprehensive understanding of Hinduism.   Hinduism was the oldest and third largest religion of the world with about one billion adherents and rich philosophical thought, Zed said in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, and added that if Allen needed any assistance in her study of Hinduism or Sanskrit, he or other Hindu leaders would be glad to share their knowledge or arrange the appropriate expertise.   Rajan Zed stressed that since entertainment industry had worldwide reach, entertainment celebrities should become familiar with at least basics of world religions to understand the feelings of their audiences better.   Reacting to the recent adventures of celebrities flirting with Hinduism, Hindu concepts and terminology; Zed said that Hindus welcomed celebrities to immerse in Hinduism but taking it seriously and with respect and not just using it as a fashion statement.   Grammy and MTV nominated 23-years old outspoken Lily Rose Beatrice Allen of “Smile” fame, is a well-known singer, songwriter, talk show host, and fashion designer.   # - SAMPURN

May 3rd, 2009 Hindus have applauded Virginia Department and Board of Education for revisions in the world history curriculum framework reflecting Hinduism appropriately.   Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that "it was a step in the right direction" to remove misunderstandings and misconceptions about Hinduism circulating especially in the western world.

May 3rd, 2009  Finland Prime Minister’s office has forwarded the Hindu leaders’ request for removal of “disrespectful” nude man’s picture from Helsinki museum exhibition to its National Board of Antiquities “for further possible actions”.   Sanna Rauhansalo, Special Advisor to Finland Prime Minister, in a communiqué to Hindu leaders, said, “Thank you very much for your e-mail and that you brought this matter to our attention.

May 3rd, 2009 Protest is spreading against the continuing display of photograph of a nude man with visible genitals shown as depiction of Hinduism in internationally acclaimed Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki. This protest, spearheaded by acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, has got the attention of more Hindu leaders who, besides removal of the controversial photograph, are demanding public apology from Finland Education Minister Henna Virkkunen whose ministry oversees Kiasma Museum.

May 3rd, 2009 Heeding to the demand of infuriated Hindus in various parts of the world, the word “Hinduism” has reportedly been removed from the controversial photograph of nude man on display at a renowned Helsinki (Finland) museum. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded this protest, has appreciated this step of the government run Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, saying that it was a sigh of relief for the agitated Hindu community.

May 3rd, 2009 Hindus have commended New Zealand Police for launching a guide to practices of major religions of the country. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that this 60-page publication titled “A Practical Reference to Religious Diversity” provided a wonderful resource to the members of police force to effectively do their duties without hurting the religious sentiments of citizens belonging to various faith traditions.

May 3rd, 2009 The controversial photograph of a nude man with visible genitals on display at a renowned government run Helsinki (Finland) museum, which enraged the Hindus in various parts of the world, has been removed from website. The exhibition website previously displayed 72 slides of art pieces while now it only shows 71.

April 24th, 2009 TORONTO - Hinduism is the most positively viewed religion after Christianity in Canada, where many believe that Islam promotes violence and so does Sikhism, says a survey by a premier magazine. According to the survey by Maclean's weekly, almost half of Canadians believe that Islam promotes violence.

April 21st, 2009 LONDON - America's leading Hindu scholars are urging top tattoo artists to read up on their Sanskrit after noticing inked text on singer Rihanna and soccer player David Beckham's skin is misspelled. According to the experts, Beckham's tattoo tribute to his wife Victoria is incorrect, as is one of Rihanna's new spiritual etchings, reports contactmusic.com.