Wikipedia and Hinduism

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, backed up by millions of users and thousands of volunteer editors. However, recent research …

Mata Amritanandamayi

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

Krishna Manifesting His Full Glory to Arjuna

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

Wonderful statue of Shiva and Sarvati (Image by Erik Törner, Creative Commons 2.0)

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

Gavin Newsom

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

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,

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.

Seal of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

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

Ram Navami

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,

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