By Arun Shanghvi A Hindu Temple being demolished by the Indian Government Mangalore, India (CHAKRA) — The Supreme Court has stated that 1,201 Hindu and 17 Jain places of worship are currently under threat of being demolished because they are considered to be religious institutions that are located in public places and apparently fall under a […]
Hindu Temple and Shops Attacked in West Bengal
(CHAKRA) On December 17th a Muharram Tazia parade was organized in Rampurhat by local Muslim groups. Since a permit is needed for all public parades and wasn’t present the police requested the organizers to follow certain routes so that local people do not face any hassle or delay in their daily commute as there was no notification of such a parade. […]
Two Hindu Businessmen Abducted in Pakistan
Islamabad, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – In the province of Balochistan in Southwest Pakistan, two unidentified men abducted two Hindu businessmen, officials in Balochistan said. Darshan Lal and Kanhaiya Lal were taken away in Bhaktiarabad area in the Kachi district. The businessmen were taken away to an unknown location after the armed men took them out of […]
Hindu Symbols go Worldwide on Louis Vuitton This Month
(www.ChakraNews.com) According to reports, this December Louis Vuitton will display Hindu symbols for the whole month for ane extended celebration of Diwali. A release from Louis Vuitton stated: “Diwali will be a wonderful occasion to share its values with visitors worldwide in an atmosphere of joy and festivity.” This is the first time Louis Vuitton […]
Child Kidnapped by Extremists in Sindh Pakistan
Sindh, Pakistan (CHAKRA) – A three-year-old Hindu girl was kidnapped in the province of Sindh in Pakistan. The Hindu community being a minority community in the country was distraught and has started a protest to raise awareness of such repeated kidnappings. They also requested the authorities immediately send out police to search for the child. […]
Opening of Second Hindu School in UK
Leicester, UK (CHAKRA) – It has been reported that the second Hindu State school will open in the UK in the city of Evington next September. The school in Leicester will be called Krishna-Avanti Primary School (KAPS) and will be a school free of any fees for the parents of the children. There are spaces for […]
How Hinduism Continues to Save Dolphins in India
Karnavas, Uttar Pradesh (CHAKRA)— Karnavas street plays make reverent references to the Ganga river dolphins. One of the play performers states the importance of dolphins and the harm that humanity is putting towards them. Dolphins are significant for the surrounding ecosystem in India. The religious and mythological plays are helping to bring awareness to the […]
13-Meter Hanuman Statue Being Made in South Africa
Chatsworth, South Africa (CHAKRA) – The Shri Vishnu Temple society in Chatsworth, South Africa is building the largest Lord Hanuman statue in all of Africa. Shri Vishnu Mandir officials thought of building the giant Hanuman statue 3 months ago in a meeting to discuss how they should celebrate the 150th anniversary of Indians arriving in South […]
13-Year-Old Hindu Girl Abducted in Pakistan and Forcibly Converted to Islam
Karachi, Pakistan (CHAKRA) —In the town of Lyari in Pakistan, a 13-year-old Dalit girl, Poonam, has been abducted and forcibly converted to Islam. According to Poonam’s uncle Bhanwroo she went missing last Wednesday and was not seen until neighbours spotted her at a Madrassa in the town and informed her parents. When her parents went to […]
Pope Praised by Hindus for Highlighting the Importance of Family
By Karishma Patel Pope praises family (CHAKRA) Hindus have praised Pope Benedict XV1 for raising the importance of Family Union in his message through a letter that was released on September 24th. The letter which was released at Vatican City for the “Seventh World Meeting of Families 2012” which will take place in May and […]
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