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Hinduism
New Texas textbooks were approved by the Hindu American Foundation after corrections were made to the explanations of and information on the Hindu faith. Recently, we published…
Catholicism
Catholic pilgrims have picked up a few tips from Hindu Varkari traditions while visiting Saint Francis Xavier who brought the faith to India centuries ago. For…
Ethics
In Nepal, the Gadhimai Festival takes place every five years, and has been gaining a great deal of notice for the amount of animal bloodshed that…
Hinduism
Hindus are outraged over the definition of Gypsy as “liars and cheats” by 23rd Edition of Royal Spanish Academy Dictionary which was recently released. The Royal…
Entertainment
In a blunt tweet, Rajan Zed dismisses Kim Kardashian’s cancelled trip to India as a blessing. Amid swirling rumors over the real reason Kim kardashian’s trip…
Atheism
Indonesia’s president, Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, and the Ministers for Religious and Home Affairs drafted a new law to protect religious freedom for minorities. President Joko “Jokowi”…
Agnosticism
USCIRF Chair Katrina Lantos Swett, Commissioner Mary Ann Glendon, and Executive Director Jackie Wolcott with parliamentarians at the launch of the International Parliamentary Coalition to Advance…
WRN Editorial Staff
Nov 13, 2014
Agnosticism
Astronomy professor David Weintraub’s new book explains what leaders of the world’s major religious affiliation believe about the possibilities of alien life. The question of whether…
Christianity
While many Christians believe it’s wrong to end one’s own life, other religions, such as Jainism and Hinduism, differ. Brittany Maynard was a 29-year-old woman who…
Christianity
Yoga is not restricted to Hinduism. In Alabama, Yoga takes a Christian flavor as a pathway to becoming closer with God. While yoga has traditionally been…
Entertainment
Upset Hindus have urged Brazil based Cervejaria Colorado to apologize and withdraw its India Pale Ale beer carrying the name of Lord Vishnu, calling it highly…
Hinduism
Yoga is a mix of fitness and religious practice. Yoga not only removes the mental stress of the body but also helps to maintain a good…