Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains in Oslo

Hindus are urging Oslo City Council (OCC) in Norway to work on creating dedicated area in/around Oslo for the dispersal of the cremated remains over sea, river, lake or other body of water. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that areas in and around Oslo now had substantial […]

Upset Hindus urge Stockholm apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Stockholm (Sweden) based clothing brand “Hoodie Lab” for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in […]

Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains in Cardiff

Hindus are urging Cardiff Council (CC) in United Kingdom to work on creating dedicated area for the dispersal of the cremated remains over sea, river, lake or other body of water. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that areas in and around Cardiff now had substantial Hindu population […]

Councils of 6 Utah cities to start the day with Hindu mantras in May

Hindu prayers will open the meetings of six city councils and one county commission in Utah between May 19 to 21, containing verses from world’s oldest extant scripture. These include city councils of Brigham, South Ogden, West Haven, Sunset, Garland, Mantua and county commission of Box Elder. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the […]

Sydney firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesha toilet cover within few hours of Hindu protest

Online home-furnishings retailer “My Diva Baby” based in Sydney suburb Seven Hills; apologized and removed “Indian God Ganesha Elephant Bath Mat Set”, carrying the images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha, within few hours of Hindu protest; which had called it “highly inappropriate”. Krista Bridge of “My Diva Baby”, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman […]

Upset Hindus urge Sydney firm to apologize & withdraw Lord Ganesha toilet cover set

Upset Hindus are urging “My Diva Baby”, online home-furnishings retailer based in Sydney suburb Seven Hills, for the immediate withdrawal of “Indian God Ganesha Elephant Bath Mat Set” (three pieces, including a toilet seat cover), carrying the images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement […]

Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains in Dublin

Hindus are urging Dublin City Council (DCC) in Ireland to work on creating dedicated area for the dispersal of the cremated remains over sea, river, or other body of water. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that areas in and around Dublin now had substantial Hindu population and […]

Hindus push for Diwali holiday in New York’s Valley Stream School District

Hindus are urging Valley Stream Central High School District (VSCHSD) in New York to proclaim official holiday on Diwali, most popular of Hindu festivals, starting 2021. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Diwali holiday in VSCHSD would be a step in the positive direction in view of presence […]

Many Alabama churches host yoga, but public schools continue to “prohibit” it

Many Alabama churches now reportedly host/offer/conduct or have hosted/offered/conducted yoga classes, but Alabama State Department of Education continues to prohibit it in state’s public schools. Some United Methodist, Episcopal, Presbyterian, Baptist churches in Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, Mobile, Tuscaloosa, Dothan, Decatur, Vestavia Hills, Athens, Helena, Alexander City, Pell City, Jacksonville, Gulf Shores, Mentone; now host/offer/conduct or […]

London clothing firm removes Lord Ganesha legging within 24-hours of Hindu protest

London headquartered “global online retail clothing company” British Leggings removed legging carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha within 24-hours of Hindu protest; which called it “highly inappropriate”. “Ganesha Leggings”, earlier selling for £15 at britishleggings.co.uk, showed up as “Sorry, there are no posts to display”, when searched online at company’s website today. Distinguished Hindu […]

Upset Hindus urge London online-retailer to withdraw Lord Ganesha leggings & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging London (United Kingdom) headquartered “global online retail clothing company” British Leggings for immediate withdrawal of leggings carrying image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant […]

Rejinthal Siddhi Vinayaka Jayanti 2019-2020, Kalyanotsavam at Rejinthal Ganesh Temple

Rejinthal Sri Siddhi Vinayaka Jayanti Utsavams are held from 28 December 2019 to 1 January 2020. Rejinthal Siddhi Vinayaka Temple is one of the popular Ganapathi Temples in Telangana state. Rejinthal Ganesh Temple (Sri Siddhivinayaka Swamy Temple – Shree Swayambhu Siddhi Vinayaka Swamy Devasthanam) is one of the popular Ganesh Temples in Medak district of […]

Lauding Bernards for Diwali holiday, Hindus want all New Jersey schools close on Diwali

Welcoming Bernards Township School District (BTSD) in New Jersey declaring Diwali holiday for students during 2022-23 school year, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in New Jersey to close on their most popular festival Diwali. BTSD calendar 2022-23, posted on its website, shows schools closed on October 24, 2022 for Diwali. […]

Hindus urge Malta to permit traditional open pyres till proper crematorium is ready

Hindus should be allowed to cremate their deceased on traditional open pyres in Malta till proper crematorium was built and available for usage; distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, stated in Nevada (USA) today. Although a new law allowing cremation was passed in Malta Parliament in May last, but a functioning crematorium is nowhere in sight. […]

Henrico County Public Schools in Virginia declare holiday for Hindu festival Diwali

Board of Henrico County Public Schools (HCPS) in Virginia (USA), in its December 12 meeting, reportedly approved its 2020-2021 calendar, and it includes student holiday for Hindu festival Diwali. Applauding HCPS for this gesture, Hindus are urging all public school districts and private-charter-independent schools in Virginia to close on their most popular festival Diwali. Distinguished […]

Upset Hindus urge Netflix to withdraw film First Temptation as it trivializes Lord Shiva

Hindus have urged Netflix to immediately withdraw short Brazilian film in Portuguese “A Primeira Tentação de Cristo” (The First Temptation of Christ), as it trivializes their highly venerated deity Lord Shiva. Various Christian groups have also launched petitions on change.org, including the one signed by over 1.7 million, seeking its removal. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan […]

Upset Hindus urge Miami apparel firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha shorts & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Doral (metro Miami, Florida, USA) based clothing brand “On Cue Apparel” for immediate withdrawal of shorts carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesha; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to […]

New Jersey apparel firm apologizes & removes Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest

Clifton (New Jersey) headquartered apparel label Customon has apologized and withdrawn thong and panty carrying image of Hindu deity Ganesh after Hindu protest; which called it “highly inappropriate”. Sarah D. from Customon, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who spearheaded the protest), wrote: “We do apologize for such an inconvenience and thank […]