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Various religions came together in Nevada in a tribute to Connecticut victims
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Christian-Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish-Baha’i leaders came together in Nevada today in a community-wide multi-faith memorial service in honor of Sandy Hook Elementary School Connecticut victims.
They recited prayers and read from scriptures in Arabic-Sanskrit-Hebrew-Aramaic
Last Updated on Sunday, 16 December 2012 23:46
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Hindus want immediate end to segregation of Roma pupils in Czech Republic
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus want immediate end to reported continual and systematic ethnic segregation of Roma (Gypsy) children in Czech Republic which, they say, is blatant racism.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Roma children, like all Czech Republic
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 December 2012 06:40
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Ontario Gurdwara Committee offers condolences on the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Amarjit Singh Mann
The Ontario Gurdwara Committee (OGC) offers its sincere condolences on behalf of the Sikh Community to the victims and families of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting.
Many Gurdwaras work very closely with elementary school children which makes the news of this tragedy that much harder
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 December 2012 04:54
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Hindus ask Diwali holiday in Harrow schools in England
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus want all schools in Harrow area of England (United Kingdom) to add Diwali, the most popular Hindu holy day, to the holiday calendar.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, urging Harrow schools to announce Diwali as school holiday, said that it
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 December 2012 04:45
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Hindus hail bill ending gender disparity in British royal succession
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus have applauded publication of the bill granting girls equal rights to British throne succession.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that “it was a step in the right direction”. It was long overdue and it would bring an end to
Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 04:19
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Global religious leader Rajan Zed warmly welcomed in India
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
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
Last Updated on Thursday, 13 December 2012 09:21
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Hindus urge Special Grammy, Special Oscar & Kennedy Center Honor for Ravi Shankar
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus have expressed sadness at the passing away of legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was a sad day for the music world and it was an end of an era in music. It was highly saddening to hear
Last Updated on Wednesday, 12 December 2012 02:43
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