Hindus and Jews urge United Nations to direct Malta for equal treatment of all religionsOctober 13th, 2009 Hindus and Jews have asked United Nations (UN) to direct Malta to treat all religions and denominations equally in front of the law. Malta Criminal Code reportedly makes one liable to imprisonment up to six months for publicly vilifying “Roman Catholic Apostolic Religion”, while committing such act against “any cult tolerated by law” makes one liable to imprisonment only up to three months.
Hindus and Jews urge European Union to ask Malta for equal treatment of all religionsOctober 12th, 2009 Hindus and Jews have asked European Union (EU) to direct Malta to treat all religions and denominations equally in front of the law. Malta Criminal Code reportedly makes one liable to imprisonment up to six months for publicly vilifying “Roman Catholic Apostolic Religion”, while committing such act against “any cult tolerated by law” makes one liable to imprisonment only up to three months.
Hindus urge American universities to enhance Hinduism studiesOctober 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.
Malaysian cult keeps leader's decomposed body for 13 monthsSeptember 27th, 2009 KUALA LUMPUR - Followers of a religious cult in Malaysia's eastern Sabah state wrapped the body of their dead cult leader in plastic and laid it in his home for 13 months while waiting for him to be resurrected, a news report said Sunday. The leader of the Benevolent Missionary Association, Ching Chi Vui aka Ivan, was believed to have told his followers not to bury him if he were to die, because he would come back to life, the Sunday Star reported.
Hindus hail Malta Catholics for inclusiveness attemptSeptember 8th, 2009 NEVADA - Hindus have applauded Catholic Archdiocese of Malta for documenting that students should "learn from the beauty and goodness of other faith traditions". According to Constitution of Malta (Chapter I, Article 2, Item 3): "Religious teaching of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Faith shall be provided in all State schools as part of compulsory education."
American Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Malta Archdiocese for stressing in the document titled "Religious Education in Malta" that "it is of utmost importance that students" should be "knowledgeable of other religions".
Hindus urge Malta to teach comparative religion in schoolsSeptember 7th, 2009 Hindus have asked Malta to replace the subject of “religion” with “comparative religion” in its public primary and secondary schools. According to Constitution of Malta (Chapter I, Article 2, Item 3): “Religious teaching of the Roman Catholic Apostolic Faith shall be provided in all State schools as part of compulsory education.
Hollywood diva Lindsay Lohan urged to visit Hindu temple in view of her faith in karma 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.
Learn Hindi to understand Hinduism better, says Indian diplomatAugust 21st, 2009 Port-of-SPAIN - Learning Hindi helps to understand and practise Hinduism better, says an Indian diplomat. Indian High Commissioner Malay Mishra said here: "The study or the full appreciation of Hindi helps one to understand, practise and enhance Hinduism as one of the world's most major and relevant religions today."
The Indian High Commission has a network throughout Trinidad and Tobago to offer opportunities for everyone to learn, understand and practise Hindi.
German diva Claudia Ciesla carries Hindu Lord Ganesha for good luckAugust 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.
Ravi Pillai is VP of Universal Society of HinduismJuly 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.
British pop sensation Lily Allen urged to visit Hindu temple 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. #
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Hindus urge Malta for equal treatment of all religions before lawMay 3rd, 2009 Hindus have urged Malta to treat all religions and denominations equally in front of the law. Malta Criminal Code reportedly makes one liable to imprisonment up to six months for publicly vilifying “Roman Catholic Apostolic Religion”, while committing such act against “any cult tolerated by law” makes one liable to imprisonment only up to three months.
Hindus laud Virginia Education Department for curriculum revision showing Hinduism appropriately 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.
Somali pirates hijack ship with Malta flagMay 2nd, 2009 NAIROBI - Somali pirates have hijacked a Malta-flagged ship with 28 Ukrainian crew on board in the Indian Ocean, a maritime official said Saturday. The Malta-flagged MV Ariana was seized late Friday, Andrew Mwangura, East Africa Coordinator of Seafarers Assistance Programme, said.
Tattoo artists asked to get their Sanskrit rightApril 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.
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