Hindus have strongly criticized proposed Charter of Quebec Values restricting display of religious symbols in public sector; calling it cynical, incoherent and shocking proposal; incompatible with the 21st century world. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that governments should not be in the business of telling people how to […]
City of Suisun City (California, USA) has appreciated distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed for providing first historic Hindu invocation at City Council meeting of August 27. A “Certificate of Appreciation” signed by Suisun City Mayor Pete Sanchez and presented to Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, said: For performing the first Hindu […]
An estimated 15.5 million children are involved in domestic work, according to a new report of International Labour Office prepared by Jonathan Blagbrough. Distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said it was highly unacceptable in the 2013 world and a blot on humanity and something needed to be urgently […]
City Council of Greenacres in Southeast Florida (USA) reportedly approved the site plan for a 3.1 acre Hindu temple on December 17. It will reportedly include a 4,898 square foot sanctuary and there are plans for another 3,510 square foot multi-purpose building connected to the sanctuary by a covered walkway. V.S. and Shanthi Sundaram, founders […]
Weeklong “Religious Leadership in an Interfaith World” seminar began on June 6, 2011, at Hartford Seminary (Connecticut, USA). Thirty-three religious leaders from all over USA, including one from Switzerland, are attending this innovative seminar, who include Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Quaker, Unitarian, Wiccan, etc. This maiden seminar of the Seminary will reportedly […]
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recited prayer from ancient Hindu scriptures at the “12th day of Ridvan” festival of Baha’is in Reno (Nevada, USA) on 2 May 2011. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, read Gayatri Mantra, the most sacred mantra of Hinduism, in Sanskrit and attendees repeated […]
India should come up with a fair pay structure for domestic workers, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today, 30 April 2011. To prevent exploitation, India should ensure fair wages to domestic helpers. Remuneration should be compatible to the work they do, Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, argued. Rajan […]
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will preside over the interfaith-panel at Episcopal Diocese of Nevada Convention to be held in Reno (Nevada, USA) on October 14 to 16 in 2011. According to Right Reverend Dan T. Edwards, Episcopal Bishop of Nevada, theme of the Convention will be—“Who is my neighbor?” The interfaith-panel, consisting of a Muslim […]
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, sending early Akshay Tritiya greetings to one billion Hindus of the world, has asked them each to take a vow of undertaking at least one charitable project during the coming year for less fortunate members of the community. Akshaya Tritiya 2017 date is April 28|29. Zed, who is the President of […]
Hindus have expressed serious concerns at the recent historic rise in global food prices. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that one sixth of all humanity was already suffering from hunger and these price hikes would further deteriorate the situation. About 1.2 billion people were reportedly living below the […]
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Hindus world over to take a vow on upcoming Ramnavmi to aspire to emulate ideal characteristics of an individual as displayed by “maryada purshottam” Lord Ram. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, sending Ramnavmi greetings to one billion Hindus of the world in a release […]
Hindus have sent greetings to Jewish communities world over on Purim, which falls on 20 March this year (2011). Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, expressed warmest greetings on behalf of Hindu community on Jewish festival of Purim; wishing happiness, peace and joy to all the Jews. Rajan Zed, who […]
Well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed spoke about religion in general and Hinduism in particular to a packed house of people belonging to different religions and denominations at “88 Cups Coffee & Tea” in Minden (Nevada, USA) on February 24 evening. Audience, comprising of both older and younger seekers, including some atheists, had lot of […]