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Holi: Hinduism’s Vibrant Celebration of Joy and Renewal
Each spring, millions of Hindu cities and communities erupt in color, music, and laughter to celebrate Holi—one of the faith’s most exuberant festivals. Known as the…
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Education
Indian Professor Sparks Debate Over Caste Criticism in Prestigious University
An Indian history professor who was recently reprimanded for his critique of certain aspects of Hinduism has vowed to persist in challenging caste-based hierarchies and discrimination,…
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Hinduphobia on Wikipedia: How One of the World’s Most Trusted Resources Is Struggling with Hate
People turn to Wikipedia for information on myriad topics, from historical events to cultural practices. It is, after all, one of the internet’s most popular resources,…
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40 Million Hugs and Counting—Maternal Spiritual Guide Tours America
It is said that she knows more people on a first-name basis than anyone in the history of the world. She knows their stories and struggles…
Geoffrey Peters
Aug 11, 2024
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The Gifts of Hinduism
On July 16, 1945, in a desert in New Mexico, American theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer witnessed the culmination of the project he had led for…
Art
Stolen Hindu Artifacts Return Home as Nepal Celebrates Repatriation Efforts
Call it the return of the deities. After being stolen and smuggled overseas for years, dozens of statues depicting Nepal’s revered gods and goddesses are being…
Geoffrey Peters
Feb 17, 2024
Hinduism
California Governor Vetoes Legislation Targeting Caste Discrimination
Governor Gavin Newsom of California has vetoed Senate Bill 403, a bill aimed at being the first in the U.S. to prohibit discrimination based on caste.…
Buddhism
Muslim World League’s Historic Multifaith Forum in Saudi Arabia
The Muslim World League held the Forum on Common Values Among Religious Followers, a multifaith event with leaders from around the world in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.…
Features
Using AI to Interpret The Bhagavad Gita
Two researchers did an experiment to extract meanings from different translations of the sacred Hindu scripture, Bhagavad Gita, and found common meaning among them. Many translations…
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United States Commission of International Religious Freedom Publishes a Sobering Report
It’s hard to imagine that in present-day some will be denied the freedom to worship as they please or discuss differences with a particular faith without…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 9, 2022
Hinduism
When the Flame Ignites: Islamophobia comes to India
Ram Navami is an Indian festival held yearly in honor of the birth of Lord Ram. It is an anticipated celebration rich in tradition, music, and…
WRN Editorial Staff
May 7, 2022
Hindu
Religious Garments Ban Sparks College Protests in India
Colleges in Karnataka, India, have started banning the use of any religious garment not explicitly called for in their dress code. This prevents Muslim women from…