Upset Hindus seek apology from Kellogg’s for non-disclosure of beef in products

Hindus are asking for an official apology from the American food manufacturing company “WK Kellogg Co” for non-disclosure of beef in some of its food products. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was shocking for Hindus to learn that some popular Kellogg’s products like Kellogg’s Frosted Mini-Wheats […]

Hindus upset as Neiman Marcus resells $940 Lord Ganesha cufflinks after 2021 removal

Dallas (Texas) headquartered luxury fashion retailer “Neiman Marcus”, which removed Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks in April 2021 after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”, is again selling these cufflinks. These $940 Made in USA “Ganesha Cufflinks” were available for purchase at “Neiman Marcus” website, when searched today. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded […]

Walmart quickly removes 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear after Hindu protest

Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart removed all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh, after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”. When searched for “Ganesh underwear” at Walmart.com today, it said: There were no search results for Ganesh underwear. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, […]

Upset Hindus urge Walmart to withdraw 74 varieties of Lord Ganesh underwear & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Bentonville (Arkansas, USA) headquartered multinational retail corporation Walmart for immediate withdrawal of all 74 varieties of underwear carrying the image of Hindu deity Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant […]

Incorporate Gita wisdom in Texas schools, Hindus urge

Incorporate Gita wisdom in Texas schools, Hindus urge…Hindus feel that it is fine to incorporate Bible teachings in Texas elementary public schools as long as wisdom from ancient Sanskrit scripture Bhagavad-Gita is also included. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has read invocations in Fort Worth City Council and US Senate and US House of […]

NAACP announces Religious Leadership Award for Hindu statesman Rajan Zed

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) of Reno Sparks has announced the Religious Leadership Award for distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed. Patricia Y. Gallimore, President Reno Sparks NAACP and NAACP National Board Director, in an email to Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, wrote: “Your work in Northern Nevada […]

Hindus seek display of Gita verses along with Ten Commandments in Louisiana schools

Hindus feel that it is fine to display Ten Commandments in Louisiana public school classrooms, as long as posters carrying verses from ancient Sanskrit scripture Bhagavad-Gita ((Song of the Lord) are also displayed. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Bhagavad-Gita was a “historically significant document”, “recognized throughout the […]

Hindus urge Boston Ballet to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging the Boston Ballet to withdraw The Kingdom of the Shades taken from “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled in its 60th season in Spring 2024; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Boston Ballet, whose Mission includes “to […]

Hindus ask for Diwali holiday in Leander ISD schools in Texas

Hindus are seeking closure of all Leander Independent School District (LISD) schools in Austin, Cedar Park and Leander in Texas on their most popular festival Diwali in the years to come. A petition for Diwali holiday in LISD, reportedly started by Vik Shahi representing students a few months ago on Change.org, has garnered 1707 signatures. […]

Hindu mantras read at Elko County Board of Commissioners 1st time since its creation in 1869

Elko County Board of Commissioners had Hindu invocation in its April five meeting, said to be the first Hindu prayer since its creation in 1869, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before the Board. After Sanskrit delivery, he then read the English […]

Upset Hindus urge Pennsylvania meadery to withdraw goddess Kali alcoholic drink & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Erie (Pennsylvania) based Ironstone Meadery to apologize and withdraw alcoholic drink mead named after Hindu deity Kali and carrying her image, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols or icons for […]

Hindus urge New York firm to withdraw Lord Ganesha $940 cufflinks & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging “Fils Unique”, which “handcrafts” cufflinks in New York City, to immediately withdraw Hindu deity Ganesha shaped cufflinks, calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesha was greatly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home […]

Upset Hindus urge Ventura firm withdraw Lord Ganesha yoga towel & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Ventura (California) based clothing company “Zen Fuego” for immediate withdrawal of yoga towel carrying image 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 greatly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in […]

Peabody Essex Museum removes Krishna-Ganesh-Hanuman toys after Hindu protest

“World-Renowned” Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem (Massachusetts) seems to have withdrawn from its online shop the six plush toys featuring Hindu deities Krishna-Ganesh-Hanuman, after Hindus protested calling these “highly inappropriate”. These Hindu gods’ plush toys, selling between $20 to $38 each at online PEM Shop on October 15, were not there when searched today. […]

Upset Hindus urge Peabody Essex Museum to withdraw Hindu gods’ toys from sale & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging “World-Renowned” Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem (Massachusetts) to immediately withdraw from its shop and online the plush toys featuring Hindu deities Krishna-Ganesh-Hanuman, calling it highly inappropriate. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Krishna, Lord Ganesh and Lord Hanuman were greatly revered in Hinduism […]

Hindus ask S. Dakota schools include comparative religion to develop globally competent students

Hindus are emphasizing that proposed Social Studies Standards for South Dakota classrooms should include comparative religion; if the state government is genuinely interested in developing well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened global citizens of tomorrow. Although the Proposed South Dakota Social Studies Standards, published on August 15, claimed that South Dakota children deserved sound skills for “understanding […]