100 nations, 145 cities in India rise as one
Chennai: As a prelude to the Second International Yoga day, around 100 countries across the world along with 145 cities in India welcomed their Sunday with Surya Namaskar as part of the ‘Sun Never Sets on More...
Meenakshi Amman Temple – Madurai, India | Atlas Obscura
The Meenakshi Amman Temple is the heart of the ancient city of Madurai in Tamil Nadu, India. A religious and mythological symbol dating back 2,500 years, the temple’s 14 towers are each covered in thousands More...
Free pilgrimage scheme for Hindus on the cards – The Hindu
SCs/STs and backward classes will benefit the most, says Minister The State government is gearing up to launch a free pilgrimage scheme— Divya Darshanam— for the benefit of Hindus. The Endowments Department, More...
‘Yoga medals’ proposed for paramilitary troops – The Hindu
Modi government planning to re-employ retiring personnel of Central forces as master Yoga trainers to create a constant resource pool of teachers With the country set to celebrate the second International Yoga More...
International Yoga Day: Thousands expected to attend in Times Square
Thousands of yoga lovers are all set to inundate the iconic Times Square as spiritual leaders and several Indian community associations prepare to organise a host of events in schools, temples and top tourist spots More...
Malaysia: Minorities to dress properly during Ramadan
Malaysia, June 12, 2016: An Islamic cleric’s advice has created uproar in Malaysia that has a significant Christian and Hindu population as well. The Islamic cleric, Kelantan Mufti Dato Mohamad Shukri Mohamad, More...
Hinduism highlighted: Beautiful Hindu temples of Australia
Sydney Murugan Temple BY MEGHA SHARMA Australia is one of those continents with which India shares not only a sport tie of cricket, hockey or others, but the land serves as a strong threshold for Indian students More...
Classroom Subjected: Bullying and Bias against Hindu Students in American Schools | HAF
Hindu American students continue to be bullied and feel socially ostracized for their religious beliefs, according to results of HAF’s nationwide survey of middle and high school students. Download the report More...
Yoga, Meditation Improve Memory Better Than Brain Games, Study Finds
This is some much-needed fantastic news you can share with all your friends and family…and, no, it has nothing to do with putting your feet over your head, Uncle Charlie. A recent study found that yoga, yes yoga, More...
Rs 14 crore to be spent on yoga extravaganza in Chandigarh
The UT administration, along with Ayush ministry, will spend over Rs 14 crore on International Yoga Day event, and the ongoing four-day yoga festival being held in different areas of the city. Of the entire budget, More...