Hindus are critical of His Holiness Pope Francis for not raising the issue of European Roma (Gypsy) apartheid in his addresses to European Parliament and Council of Europe in Strasbourg (France) on November 25. No mention was reportedly made to the apartheid faced by about 15-million Roma people of Europe in Pope’s speeches to these […]
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Zed pleads Hindus to continue leading in marriage rates
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has appealed to the fellow Hindus to continue leading in marriage rates in USA as compared to other religious groups, and upholding the sanctity of the marriage. Washington DC headquartered Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life, in a past survey, indicated that Hindus topped in marriage with 79% married, […]
Various religions gathered to honor Rajan Zed
In a remarkable interfaith gesture, northern Nevada clergy accorded reception to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed in Reno on July 22 evening to honor his recent opening of United States House of Representatives in Washington DC with a prayer. Christians (various denominations), Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Sikhs, Jews, Baha’is, Jains and Zoroastrians joined to celebrate various […]
Nevada Governor commends Hindu statesman Rajan Zed
Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval has commended distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed “for performing the opening prayer before the United States House of Representatives”. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, opened the US House of Representatives in Washington DC with a Hindu prayer on June 19. Earlier, he read the first Hindu invocation […]
Laurel in Maryland becomes 13th US city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
City of Laurel in Maryland has become the 13th city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California), Tulare (California), Santee (California), Dos […]
Frederick in Maryland becomes 12th US city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
City of Frederick in Maryland has become the 12th city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California), Tulare (California), Santee (California), Dos […]
Multi-faith reception for Zed’s opening US House of Representatives with prayer
A multi-faith reception is being held to honor distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed’s recent opening of the United States House of Representatives in Washington DC with a Hindu prayer. Hosted by Nevada Clergy Association (NCA), it will be held at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Reno (Nevada, USA) on July 22. Sparks Mayor Geno […]
After US Senate in 2007, Zed opens US House of Representatives with Hindu prayer
United States House of Representatives in Washington DC opened with a Hindu prayer on June 19. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered this prayer from Rig-Veda, world’s oldest scripture in continued use, besides lines from Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita (Song of the Lord), both ancient Hindu texts. He started and concluded the prayer with “Om”, the […]
Reedley in California becomes 11th US city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
City of Reedley in California has become the 11th city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California), Tulare (California), Santee (California) and […]
India needs to eliminate gender inequality: Rajan Zed
India needed to take urgent steps to make women as equal partners in the society and eliminate gender inequality, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) in his International Women’s Day message. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stressed that lesser gender gaps would also bring prosperity and economic competitiveness […]
Dos Palos in California becomes 10th US city to declare Oct 25 as “Rajan Zed Day”
City of Dos Palos in California has become the tenth city in USA to declare October 25 as “Rajan Zed Day” after distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism. Cities of Hartford (Connecticut), Taylorsville (Utah), Madera (California), Sparks (Nevada), Chowchilla (California), Sanger (California), Exeter (California), Tulare (California) and Santee […]
Zed urges focus on ‘sacred’ instead of ‘extravagance’ in Hindu weddings
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, concerned over the over-commercialization of Hindu weddings, has urged Hindus worldwide to bring back holiness and simplicity to weddings. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, stressed that vivah (marriage) was the most important sanskar (sacrament) for Hindus. Indulgence in lavish […]
Nevada’s diverse faith leaders to jointly pray for the state on its 150th Anniversary
In view of 150th Anniversary of Nevada Statehood, multi-faith clergy is gathering to pray for the state in Reno on February 26. Christian (various denominations), Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish, Baha’i, Native American, etc., faith leaders will gather in Atlantis Casino Resort to pray for Nevada in this “Nevada 150th Multi-faith Prayer Service”. According to distinguished […]
Zed asks Bieber to publicly apologize
Celebrities like musician Justin Bieber should display highest level of responsibility in everything they did as millions of teens and tweens worldwide emulated them, distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, in a statement, said that Bieber should publicly apologize to his fans […]
Martin Luther King Interfaith Service launched with Sanskrit mantras in Nevada
Interfaith Community Memorial Service for civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Reno (Nevada, USA) on January 19 began with Sanskrit mantras. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed delivered the invocation from ancient Hindu scriptures—Rig-Veda, Brahadaranyakopanishad, Bhagavad-Gita, Taittiriya Upanishad—reading in Sanskrit and then translating into English. Rajan Zed, who is President of Universal Society […]
Social hostilities & government restrictions on Hinduism should end
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged end to social hostilities and government restrictions on Hinduism in various countries of the world. According to a new study by the Washington DC (USA) based Pew Research Center on “global restrictions on religion”, published on January 14, Hindus were harassed and intimidated by governments or social groups […]
Hindu New Year message: Replace conflict with reconciliation
Hindus have offered New Year’s greetings to the world. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today; wished peace, liberty, love, happiness and justice for the world during 2014. We pray that 2014 bring hope and trust in which we, the people, flourish and build a new just world; devoid of […]
Rajan Zed listed as ‘Global Person of the Year’
“Face2News”, a tri-lingual (English, Hindi and Punjabi) Internet newspaper from Chandigarh (India), has selected distinguished religious statesman Rajan Zed as “Global Person of the Year” for 2013. “Face2News”, which aims at “stimulating the public discourse in right direction”, says that its team headed by Chief Editor Dharam Loona and Editor Roshan Lal Goyal and constituted […]
Zed talked to highschoolers on Hinduism
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed talked about Hinduism and its contributions to the world to Rainshadow Community Charter High School students in Reno (Nevada, USA) on December 18. Kristin Quintana, leadership teacher, facilitated this talk, which was part of school’s Multicultural Day, aimed at helping “to breakdown stereotypes and encourage communication between people of different cultures”. […]
Rajan Zed to talk to highschoolers on Hinduism
Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will talk about Hinduism and its contributions to the world to Rainshadow Community Charter High School students in Reno (Nevada, USA) on December 18. Kristin Quintana, leadership teacher, is facilitating this 90-minute talk, starting 08-30 am, which is part of school’s Multicultural Day, which is aimed at helping “to breakdown […]