UK’s Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, which has been opening its monthly meetings with “Bible Reading and Prayer”, has turned down request to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session. Richard Baker, Chief Executive of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, in an email response to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who requested to be scheduled […]
Hinduism in UK
Upset Hindus urge England sporting goods firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh polo-suit & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging Whitstable (Kent, England) based online sporting goods store, Water Polo Shop, for immediate withdrawal of water polo swimsuit carrying the image of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Ganesh was greatly revered in Hinduism […]
Hindus push for provenance of Hindu artefacts in all UK museums & art galleries
Hindus are urging all museums and art galleries of the United Kingdom (UK) to undertake thorough provenance research of Hindu artefacts, and if proved stolen, return these to Hindu temples they originally belonged to. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that UK museums and art galleries should make […]
Upset Hindus urge luxury British brand withdraw £850 Lord Hanuman perfume & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging iconic British brand “Boadicea the Victorious”, selling luxury unisex fragrances, to apologize and immediately withdraw perfume named after Hindu deity Hanuman; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons […]
Hindus push for “multi-beneficial” yoga in all Wales schools
Hindus are urging that all Wales (UK) 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, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, exhorted all state, independent/private, religious, special, free and other schools of Wales to […]
Hindus appeal for Diwali holiday in Gibraltar
Hindus are seeking public/bank holiday in Gibraltar on Diwali, the most popular of their festivals; starting 2022. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was not fair with Gibraltar Hindu community as they had to be at work/school on their most popular festival while there were public/bank […]
Upset Hindus urge London firm to withdraw denigrating apparel & apologize
Hindus are urging “Yoga Peace Life”, a London (United Kingdom) based apparel and accessories online company, for immediate withdrawal of some products, which they feel denigrate and trivialize sacred Hindu symbols and concepts. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was hurtful for the devotees to see […]
Upset Hindus urge London luxury retailer MatchesFashion to withdraw Hindu gods swim-shorts & apologize
Upset Hindus are urging The Shard (London) headquartered “global luxury-shopping destination” MatchesFashion for immediate withdrawal of Jimi Hendrix Swim Shorts carrying images of Hindu deities; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that many Hindu deities displayed on these shorts were highly revered in Hinduism […]
Hindus cautiously welcome British Museum for showcasing Tantra in upcoming exhibition
Welcoming reported attempts of British Museum (BM) in London to remove misrepresentations regarding Tantra in the West through an upcoming Tantra exhibition, Hindus have hoped that displays be in consonance with sacred texts. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that although Hindus were appreciative of BM for its […]
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 […]
Hindus urge St Andrews Univ for objective treatment of Hinduism in upcoming theology encyclopedia
Hindus are urging University of St Andrews (USTA) in Scotland to give Hinduism an objective treatment in its upcoming St Andrews Encyclopaedia of Theology. Hinduism, oldest and third largest religion of the world with about 1.1 billion adherents and a rich philosophical thought, should be accorded the same-level of respect as other major world religions; […]
Hindus want UK crematoriums to be “Hindu friendly”
Hindus are urging for crematoria in United Kingdom (UK) to adapt to the needs of growing Hindu community. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that in view of increasing diversity in UK populations, crematoria should be sensitive and responsive to the needs of all mourning families, including Hindus, […]
Lauding pre-flight yoga at Stansted, Hindus urge all UK airports to offer free yoga sessions
Commending recent free pre-flight yoga classes at London Stansted Airport, calling it a step in the positive direction, Hindus are urging all UK airports to offer free yoga sessions regularly. These recently held pre-flight yoga classes were claimed to be “specifically designed to ease the tensions that can build up before a flight” and “keep […]
Like Leicestershire, Hindus want all UK crematoriums to have Lord Shiva shrine
Welcoming Great Glen Crematorium in Leicester for having Lord Shiva statue and “Pooja Room” on its campus, Hindus are urging all crematoriums in United Kingdom (UK) to have Lord Shiva shrines and Hindu worship rooms. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was important for grieving Hindu families […]
Hindus seek dedicated area for scattering cremated remains on England’s Windermere Lake
Hindus are urging for the creation of a dedicated area for the dispersal of the cremated remains over Windermere Lake, England’s largest lake and part of English Lake District World Heritage Site. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was important for grieving Hindu families to scatter the […]
Hindus urge Prince Harry & Meghan to visit Hindu temple after wedding to seek blessings
Since both Meghan Markle and Prince Harry now reportedly practice yoga, Hindus are urging them to visit a Hindu temple to seek blessings sometime after their May 19 marriage at St. George’s Chapel. Wishing the couple a happy future together, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that besides their […]
Hindus cautiously welcome BBC’s “change of heart” on religious programming
Hindus have cautiously welcomed the ambitious and wide-ranging British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) plans to enhance coverage of religion with a pluralistic approach. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed; commenting on the detailed “BBC Religion & Ethics Review” released by its Director General Tony Hall on December 20; in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, welcomed BBC’s […]
Zed urged Welsh Government to show fairness to minority religions
The Welsh Government, whose tagline is “working for a fairer and more prosperous Wales”, has been urged to be fair to minority religions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that while Hindus had not been granted the requested one-day school holiday on their most popular festival Diwali, Welsh […]
Hindus seek equality in UK marriage law
Hindus are seeking equality for minority religions/denominations in United Kingdom (UK) marriage law. GOV.UK website, under “Religious ceremonies” in “Marriages and civil partnerships in the UK”, states: “You don’t usually need to give notice with the register office if you’re getting married in an Anglican church…” In “Jewish and Quaker marriages” and “Non-Anglican Christian marriages […]
Hindu temple planned for London Borough of Croydon
A Hindu temple and cultural center has been proposed for Croydon area of Greater London. When ready, it plans to open daily from eight am to nine pm, conduct three main poojas every day and organize various festivals regularly; including Navarathiri, Kandha Shasti, Tamil New Year, Varalakshmi Viratham, Diwali, Kethara Gowri Viratha Pooja, etc. According […]