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 […]
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 and Sikh Contributions Recognized by President Obama
By Karishma Patel President Obama is Praised by many Sikhs and Hindus around the World Washington D.C. (CHAKRA) – On February 4th, President Obama acknowledged the contributions of Hindus and Sikhs in the US along with other faiths, underlining the compassion and civility of Americans. During a National Prayer Meeting Obama discussed the compassion and […]
Buddhist Leader Dalai Lama Visits US President Obama in Washington D.C.
By Antony Thomas Washington D.C. (CHAKRA) — The fourteenth Dalai Lama of Buddhist Tibet, was in Washington D.C. yesterday to visit President Obama. President Obama is the fourth US president to meet with Dalai Lama, despite China’s request to cancel the meeting. The occurrence of such a visit taking place, makes clear what the stance […]