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A new Hindu encyclopedia - Hindupedia
It is wonderful to hear of the relaunch of Hindupedia, the Hindu encyclopedia already populated with many extensive articles on various aspects of Hinduism about the various philosophies, saints, Gods/Goddesses and festivals. They promise to provide all points of view on contentious issues, especially because we have many of those in Hinduism and by tradition, [...]
Indians care most for environment
A recent survey by National Geographic reveals that Indians and Brazilians care most for the environment and are the greenest consumers in the world. Not surprisingly, Americans care least and are the worst offenders.
…rates Indian eating habits the best, with 84 per cent eating local vegetables at least once a week.
This is not surprising because [...]
Chance of survival in India below 50% in first five years
The international children’s charity, Save the Children, ranks India alongside Ghana because we do not provide health care to over 50% of our children under five years old! More shocking statistics from BBC:
The report, called State of the World’s Mothers, says girls die at much higher rates in India than most countries.
Although India has cut [...]
What is obscene about art?
When we have laws against obscenity, then we certainly need courts’ interference. But it’s meaningless to have a law against obscenity. What is obscene to you need not be obscene to me.
MF Hussain is the Indian painter notorious for painting Hindu Gods and Goddesses in the nude. This has, naturally, offended millions of Hindus leading [...]
But Hindus are already organized, multi-organized!
Diversity being quintessential to Hinduism, bringing the one billion Hindus under a single umbrella defies the Hindu ethos. But Christian missionaries pose a very organized threat to Hinduism - if you don’t believe me, try this Scandinavian lady.
We don’t need a Pope, but perhaps we need some organization to defend ourselves and restore pride among [...]
Regional Nationalism and growing xenophobia
What if one doesn’t speak Marathi in Maharashtra? Well, if you’re a South Indian it’s OK because you contribute to the economy. But if you’re from Bihar or UP, then you’ll be beaten up because you’re a criminal. This is how Raj Thackeray’s head works, and the idea has a substantial following. That this should [...]
Bush blames Indian middle class upsetting our politicians!
The world over food prices have drastically increased affecting the common man. The developed world is weathering this problem with subsidies and economic stimulus plans, which are in effect providing money to the common people. The developing world is left at lurch with the poor taking to the streets.
So George Bush, the American clown, agreed [...]
Videos: Christian Terror is real, large and looming
There are still many in India that do not believe in the villainy of Christian missionaries in India. But seeing is believing, so that population is fast decreasing because of what they see - missionaries knocking on their doors, housemaids suddenly wearing crosses and removing bindis…
Christianity poses a serious threat all over the world, but [...]
Do Cheerleaders in Cricket corrupt Indians?
The Indian Premier League has hit the world cricket scene with a big bang. Cricketers are seeing salaries never dreamed of before and the audiences are being treated to a variety of entertainment in the cricket stadium as a by-product of purchasing expensive tickets. So what’s new? American cheerleaders, German acrobats and many other entertaining [...]
Do Hindus need unity?
There is a lot of talk about the nearly billion Hindus worldwide needing unity and coming under one umbrella. I think the whole beauty of Hindus lies in that we are such a diverse community and very comfortably so. We are diverse in the sense of different regions having specialized festivals and even celebrating the [...]