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Sri-Lankan Author and Religious Convert Arrested

Sri-Lankan Author and Religious Convert Arrested

By Linda Brock Sri Lankan Author Sarah Malanie Perera Colombo, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – A Sri Lankan woman who is a Muslim convert has been arrested by the Mirihana Police due to suspicion of her participation in anti-state activity.  She has recently written two books on her conversion from Buddhism to Islam with points on […]

March 31 2010 | Posted in Buddhist Related, World News | Read More »

Anti-Buddhist Vandalism Denounced in Kentucky

Anti-Buddhist Vandalism Denounced in Kentucky

By Tan Ong Rev. Shinkyo Will Warner performs celebrations at a Buddhist temple in Kentucky Kentucky, USA (CHAKRA) – Interfaith religion supporters recently denounced acts of vandalism on a Buddhist temple in Louisville, Kentucky.  A local Buddhist temple was vandalized by culprits wanting to spread hatred and fear among the Buddhists in the area.  These […]

March 31 2010 | Posted in Buddhist Related, World News | Read More »

Slumdog Millionaire – A Biased and Disturbing Anti-Hindu Movie

Slumdog Millionaire – A Biased and Disturbing Anti-Hindu Movie

(CHAKRA) - The names Oscar and Slumdog Millionaire have become terms that go hand in hand, together-one and the same thing.  Danny Boyle’s, eight Oscar winning film, Slumdog Millionaire has become the number one form of media that has recently been associated with India.  Is this a good or bad thing?  Many people claim, the slums are […]

March 30 2010 | Posted in Hinduism, Insight & Analysis | Read More »

Some Sri Lankan Buddhists Not Amused with Akon’s Music Video

Some Sri Lankan Buddhists Not Amused with Akon’s Music Video

By Linda Brock Akon is a popular Hip Hop Artist Colombo, Sri Lanka (CHAKRA) – Buddhist Monks and 12 000 other people took offence to Akon’s music video, which has led to a decision by the Sri Lankan government to decline a visa to Akon for a visit to Sri Lanka.  A facebook group was […]

March 30 2010 | Posted in Buddhist Related, World News | Read More »

March 30th – Birthday of Lord Hanuman, Happy Hanuman Jayanti

March 30th – Birthday of Lord Hanuman, Happy Hanuman Jayanti

India (CHAKRA) – Hanuman Jayanti Greetings to everyone as it is the birthday of Lord Hanuman and is observed on the full moon (Purnima) day in the Hindu month of Chaitra (March – April) as per traditional lunar Hindu calendar. This year it is doubly auspicious as the Jayanti day falls on Tuesday or Mangalwar […]

March 30 2010 | Posted in In This Month | Read More »

First Historic Hindu Prayer to Open Senate and House of Alaska

First Historic Hindu Prayer to Open Senate and House of Alaska

By Arun Shanghvi State of Alaska Map Alaska, USA (CHAKRA) – The House of Representatives in Juneau as well as Alaska State Senate will reportedly open with Hindu prayers for the first time on April 9th, by Rajan Zed,  Indo-American and Hindu statesman. Zed will read the opening prayers from Hindu Sanskrit scriptures.  He will […]

March 29 2010 | Posted in Hindu Related, World News | Read More »

Police Protect Girls Pressured and Forced to Convert to Islam

Police Protect Girls Pressured and Forced to Convert to Islam

By Antony Thomas There have been incidents where Hindu and Sikh women have been targets of sexual assault due to their Religion London, UK (CHAKRA) – Susceptible teenage girls who are forced to convert to Islam by Muslim men are being protected by police.  The men with extreme Islamic views are being targeted by police says […]

March 29 2010 | Posted in Featured, Hindu Related, Sikh Related, World News | Read More »

Canadian Hindu Leader Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma Passes Away

Canadian Hindu Leader Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma Passes Away

By Karishma Patel Trinidad has a Vibrant Hindu Community Mississauga, Canada (CHAKRA) – An important leader and pioneer of the Hindu religion, Pundit Jankie Persad Sharma has died.  He was a prominent leader for Hindus in both Trinidad an Tabago and Canada.  He was the one to start celebrating Diwali in Trinidad in addition to […]

March 26 2010 | Posted in Hindu Related, World News | Read More »

Philanthropy in India: Women Exceed Men

Philanthropy in India: Women Exceed Men

New Delhi, India (CHAKRA) – Forbes Asia enlisted four women in their 48 Heroes of Philanthropy.  Out of 48 people, only four made Indians made it to the list and all four of them were women. The four heroes are as follows: Anu Aga, 67, director of Thermax, donates 1% of Thermax’s profits towards charity.  Kiran […]

March 25 2010 | Posted in Hindu Related, World News | Read More »

Jammu & Kashmir Sikhs Demand Improvements to their Lot

Jammu & Kashmir Sikhs Demand Improvements to their Lot

By Arun Shanghvi Jammu & Kashmir Map Srinagar, Kashmir (CHAKRA) – Sikh residents in Jammu-Kashmir demanded today that the centre and state Congress government take immediate action to protect and improve their lot, accusing the government of ignoring their plight for too long. Jagmohan Singh Raina, Coordinator of All Parties Sikh Coordination Commitee (APSCC) said that the Sikh […]

March 25 2010 | Posted in Sikh Related, World News | Read More »