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Hindus congratulate Sweden’s Princess Madeleine on her wedding
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus have congratulated Sweden’s Princess Madeleine Therese Amelie Josephine and American-British businessman Christopher O'Neill on their wedding.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, sent his best wishes on the special and joyful occasion of their
Last Updated on Saturday, 08 June 2013 14:34
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Hindus want Quebec Soccer Federation disciplined on turban ban
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus are urging Canadian Government and Canadian Soccer Association to discipline Federation de soccer du Quebec for their turban ban, which they say smelled of intolerance and was not acceptable in 2013 world.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today,
Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 June 2013 06:42
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Hindus urge adequate protection for Gypsies in Czech floods
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus are urging Czech Republic to offer adequate protection to their Roma (Gypsy) and other vulnerable populations during the current floods, which have reportedly claimed over seven lives.
According to reports, severe floods have hit central Europe; including Czech Republic, Austria (where
Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 June 2013 11:44
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Ganesha Hindu temple breaks ground in New Jersey
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Ground-breaking of Siddhivinayak Temple was held in Toms River (New Jersey, USA) on June one.
Hundreds participated in the Bhumi-Pujan ceremony of this upcoming Temple (also known as Sarv Dev Mandir and Community Center) on a six-acre plot, which started with Shree Ganesh Rath Yatra
Last Updated on Monday, 03 June 2013 17:22
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Hindus laud Football Federation on electing 1st woman executive in 109 years
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Hindus have commended Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for electing first woman executive in its 109-year history.
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, called election of Burundi’s Lydia Nsekera, 46, to FIFA’s powerful
Last Updated on Saturday, 01 June 2013 10:22
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Hindus say Bon Jovi echoed Bhagavad-Gita tenets by free Madrid concert
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
Commending American rock star Jon Bon Jovi, 51, for waiving fee for his upcoming concert in Madrid (Spain), Hindus argue that he is following “Bhagavad-Gita principles”.
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, pointed out that Bon Jovi’s selfless act to waive
Last Updated on Saturday, 01 June 2013 05:57
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Statue of Hindu goddess Saraswati near White House
Category: South Asians Abroad Written by Tapa Menon
A statue of Hindu goddess Saraswati has reportedly been erected about a mile away from White House in Washington DC (USA).
This 10-foot high statue raised by Embassy of Indonesia on public space on Massachusetts Avenue NW was unanimously approved by Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 2B
Last Updated on Friday, 31 May 2013 08:15
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