Hindus have strongly criticized Irish footballer Roy Keane who seemed to be blaming yoga for his “worst performance” when asked in a recent interview by English football pundit Gary Neville. Passing blame of one’s crummy performance to highly beneficial yoga was quite out of line as many scientific/academic/clinical/etc. studies had revealed the multiple benefits yoga […]
Hinduism in Ireland
Welcoming President Higgins’ comments, Hindus urge yoga be offered in all Ireland schools
Welcoming Ireland President Michael D. Higgins reported comments that he would like to see yoga taught to school children across Ireland, Hindus are urging that all Ireland schools should urgently adopt yoga as a part of their curriculum, providing an opportunity to students to avail the multiple benefits yoga offered. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, […]
Hindus disappointed at Northern Ireland Census 2021 for ignoring minority religions
Hindus are dismayed at Northern Ireland (NI) Census 2021 Questionnaire developed by Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) for not having independent category for Hindu and other minority religions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that although NISRA claims that census “looks at who we are and how […]
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 ask Irish Bishop to educate himself about yoga benefits before banning in schools
Hindus are urging Alphonsus Cullinan, Roman Catholic Bishop of Waterford and Lismore in Ireland, to seriously look at the multiple benefits yoga offered, before denying it to students of 123 schools in his diocese. In a reported letter dated October 10 and addressed to “Principal, Teacher, staff member” of his schools in south-eastern Ireland, Cullinan […]
Hindus back Senator Buttimer’s call for yoga in Ireland schools
Hindus are strongly supporting Senator Jerry Buttimer’s reported call for teaching yoga in Ireland schools and adding it to the curriculum, calling it a step in the positive direction for Ireland. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, commended Senator Buttimer, who is also Leader of Seanad Eireann, for coming […]
Hindus dismayed on being excluded at Ireland President’s inauguration
Hindus were highly disappointed on not being included in the prayer service at the inauguration ceremony of the Ireland President Michael D. Higgins in Dublin Castle on November 11. The opening service at this ceremony reportedly included prayer by Christian, Islamic and Jewish representatives; besides a Humanist reflection. It was disheartening for the worldwide Hindus […]
Hindus find Ireland’s “Religious Education” certification program flawed
Hindus have alleged that Ireland’s Junior Certificate in “Religious Education” program is flawed as minority religions are not getting fair and even treatment. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that in addition to much broader coverage to the majority religion as compared to minority religions, the syllabus of this […]
Irish Parliament denies Hindu opening prayer request
Both the houses of Ireland Parliament (Oireachtas) in Dublin, Senate (Seanad Éireann) and House of Representatives (Dáil Éireann), have denied Hindu opening prayer request. Responding to Hindu opening prayer request of distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; Brian Prunty, Private Secretary to the Ceann Comhairle (Chairperson of Dáil Éireann), wrote: I must inform you that your […]
Hindus seek Pope’s intervention to fix Ireland’s educational system
Hindus are urging His Holiness Pope Francis to intervene to fix largely Roman Catholic Ireland’s education system as Ireland Government appears to have failed to put an end to religious preferences in admissions to schools. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religion should not play any role […]
Hindus urge Council of Europe to fix Ireland’s educational system
Hindus want end to religious preferences in admission to schools in Ireland. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that religion should not play any role in admissions to Irish schools. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, indicated that religious discrimination in tax funded schools was […]