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India – A Democracy at the Surface

April 6, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

India – A Democracy at the Surface

By N. Rastogi New Delhi, India (CHAKRA) – Today, many nations of the world take immense pride in having a stable democratic society with secular values.  One such country is India which is acclaimed around the world for being the largest democracy—but this is only at the surface.  The “democratic” name for India has remained over […]

Slumdog Millionaire – A Biased and Disturbing Anti-Hindu Movie

March 30, 2010 by Editor 3 Comments

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 […]

Philanthropy in India: Women Exceed Men

March 25, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

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 […]

Partnership Formed Between University of Houston and Banaras Hindu University

March 21, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Partnership Formed Between University of Houston and Banaras Hindu University

By Karishma Patel Texas, USA (CHAKRA) – A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been signed by the University of Houston in Texas (USA) and the Institute of Technology at Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi.  They have signed this memorandum for cooperation in academic instruction and exchange. The new relationship will consist of the collaboration of […]

Hindu Cremation Ground Taken by Local Muslims in Kashmir

March 20, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Hindu Cremation Ground Taken by Local Muslims in Kashmir

By Arun Shanghvi A Religious Cremation site used by Sikhs and Hindus Srinagar, India (CHAKRA) — Upon arriving to his home, Rakesh, one of few pundits returning to a small village in Northern Kashmir did not expect things to be the same after sixteen years.  However, what he found was far worse than he had […]

A New Wave of Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs Fleeing to India

March 15, 2010 by Editor 2 Comments

A New Wave of Pakistani Hindus and Sikhs Fleeing to India

By Tan Ong Minorities are regularly persecuted in the Islamic State of Pakistan Jaisalmer, India (CHAKRA) – Pakistani Hindus are petrified after the recent chain of kidnappings of Sikhs and Hindus by the Pakistani-based Taliban group. Many Pakistani Hindus are now applying for visa’s to escape to India to flee the chaotic Islamic state of […]

Monetary Incentives are Increasing Conversions in the Ulhasnagar Sindhi Community

March 11, 2010 by Editor 12 Comments

Monetary Incentives are Increasing Conversions in the Ulhasnagar Sindhi Community

By Arun Shanghvi Mumbai, India (CHAKRA) – A tight-knit Sindhi community in Ulhasnagar on the north-east side of Mumbai is facing social problems due to many recent refugees converting from Hinduism to Christianity.  The township was made for Sindhi refugees who came from Pakistan after partition.  The conversions have increased drastically within the last two […]

Holi also known as the Festival of Colors is being celebrated by Indians and Hindus all around the world

February 28, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Holi also known as the Festival of Colors is being celebrated by Indians and Hindus all around the world

India (CHAKRA) – The festival of colours, Holi is being celebrating in March across the country. Holi is one of the most important festival of Hindu and for all Indian. According to the Hindi calendar, Holi is celebrated on the full moon day in the month of Phalgun. Holika Dahan is being celebrated on the eve […]

Orissa Chief Minister Encouraging Conversion

February 19, 2010 by Editor 4 Comments

Orissa Chief Minister Encouraging Conversion

By Antony Thomas Missionaries use manipulative methodology to Convert Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Sikh Villagers Bhubaneswar, Orissa (CHAKRA) – Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) president, Ashok Singhal accused Chief Minister, Naveen Patnaik for encouraging conversions.  Singhal went further by making other personal allegations.First he questioned why the European Union’s delegation had recently visited the communally sensitive […]

Re: Lost brides: When arranged marriages go quickly awry

February 18, 2010 by Editor Leave a Comment

Re: Lost brides: When arranged marriages go quickly awry

By Jagmit Singh Canada (CHAKRA) — Thousands and thousands of women are forced into arranged marriages which go “quickly awry”—however, this is not limited to the Sikh Punjabi population of India.  Arranged marriages were and still are a common practice in many places around the world.  The fact that the case of Indians and Punjabis […]

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90 Yr Old Hindu in Pakistan Severely Beaten By Police for Eating 1 Hour Before Muslims Ended Their Fast During Ramadan

90 Yr Old Hindu in Pakistan Severely Beaten By Police for Eating 1 Hour Before Muslims Ended Their Fast During Ramadan

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Hindus Globally Concerned at Systematic Murders of Hindus & Other Minorities in Bangladesh by Extremists

Hindus Globally Concerned at Systematic Murders of Hindus & Other Minorities in Bangladesh by Extremists

Hindus globally are highly concerned about recurring murders of Hindus and other minority groups (LGBTs, Christians, Athiests and Buddhists) in Bangladesh; as a … [Read More...]

Churches in India Are Telling Christians Not to Do Yoga Because it Contains Elements of Hindu Spirituality

Churches in India Are Telling Christians Not to Do Yoga Because it Contains Elements of Hindu Spirituality

A network of 13 major Christian churches in the Indian state of Mizoram are telling their church congregations to stay away from the spiritual or physical … [Read More...]

An Indian in Australia is Trying to Revive a Old Hindu Card Game Played Centuries ago

An Indian in Australia is Trying to Revive a Old Hindu Card Game Played Centuries ago

A Rare and historic form of Playing Cards in India hundreds of years ago known as Ganjifa inspired by Hindu mythology are making a comeback courtesy … [Read More...]

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