Hindus have welcomed the upcoming Norse Pagan temple to be reportedly constructed in Iceland’s capital Reykjavik, starting next month. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, termed it as step in the positive direction for Iceland and Europe, signaling inclusivity and freedom of religion. Zed, who is President of Universal […]
Upset Hindus Ask for Withdrawal of Lord Ganesh Shaped Edible Chocolate
Upset Hindus have urged “Bond Street Chocolate” of New York to withdraw its “Ganesh Chocolate”, which is a figurine of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh made with chocolate, calling it highly insensitive and inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant […]
Trivialization of Lord Ganesh in Australia’s Fairfax Media
(CHAKRA) Hindus are upset at the depiction of Australian cricketer Shane Warne as Lord Ganesh in many Fairfax Media publications dated March third, including Sydney Morning Herald, calling it trivialization of their highly revered deity. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was inappropriate depiction of Lord Ganesh […]
BBC Calls Yoga a ‘Fad’
BBC News-World website posted a video on January 10 under its “Watch/Listen”, which was titled as “Man behind yoga and other new age fads”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, pointed out that terming yoga as one of the fads, which was introduced and nourished by world’s oldest religion […]
Hindus, Buddhists & Jews Seek Investigation into Racism in South Africa Schools
(CHAKRA) In view of the reported incidents of racism in Boksburg (Gauteng) school, Hindus-Jews-Buddhists have asked for nationwide investigation into the prevalence of racism in South Africa schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; Rabbi ElizaBeth W. Beyer, prominent Jewish leader in western USA; and Reverend Jikai’ Phil Bryan, well known Buddhist leader in Nevada (USA); […]
Hindus Welcome Australia’s Tough Stance Against Tobacco
Hindus have welcomed High Court of Australia’s August 15 landmark ruling on plain tobacco packaging, thus prohibiting tobacco company logos on cigarette packs and instead displaying graphic health warnings. Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, hailing Australia for taking on big tobacco and winning, urged other countries of the […]
Hindu Temple Opens in Bentonville, Arkansas
After three-day elaborate ceremonies, Northwest Arkansas Hindu Temple opened in Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) on July 29. Raised by Hindu Association of Northwest Arkansas (HANWA); a non-profit organization whose goal includes “to serve the religious, cultural, social, charitable, and spiritual needs of Hindus”; Krishna is its primary deity. Other deities include Ganesha, Shiva, Durga, Lakshmi and Venkateshwara. […]
Hindus Hurt After Deities Labelled as “False Idols” in Church of Scotland Assembly
(CHAKRA) Hindus have strongly objected to Hindu deities being reportedly referred to as “false idols” on the opening day of the General Assembly of Church of Scotland on May 19 in Edinburgh (United Kingdom). Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that about one billion Hindus worldwide worshipped their […]
American Brewery Planning to Release Beer Using Hindu Goddess Name
(CHAKRA) Upset Hindus have urged Portland (Oregon, USA) based Burnside Brewing Company not to release its “Kali-Ma” beer proposed for May 15, calling it inappropriate. Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it […]
Wesleyan University Posters Banned Holi Celebrants’ From Entering Student Center
(CHAKRA) Hindus are upset at the offensive posters which appeared on the campus of Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut, USA) suggesting that students who have been celebrating Hindu festival of Holi were not allowed in Usdan, “a focal point of activity” on the campus. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said […]