Hindus have offered condolences on the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died on December 31 in Vatican City. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that they were saddened by the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI; an esteemed...
Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, belonging to luxury hotel chain Kempinski, has reportedly renamed its bar carrying the name of Hindu deity Hanuman; after Hindus protested calling it “highly inappropriate”. Its “Hanuman Bar” is now called “1897 Lounge”. A martini...
The Victorian Ombudsman, which claims to “hold the Victorian public sector accountable to the people”, has declined to look further into the denial of Hindu opening-prayer request in Victoria Parliament in Melbourne. On taking the chair at each sitting, Victoria...
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”. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that...
A multi-faith coalition of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, Jewish leaders is urging the nation’s largest coffeehouse chains to immediately stop charging extra for plant-based milk alternatives; calling it “unethical” and “unfair”. Coffeehouse chains like Starbucks,...
Legislative Council of New South Wales (NSW) in Australia, which is a part of NSW Parliament, has turned down requests to have Hindu opening-prayer in an upcoming session. The President of NSW Legislative Council, on taking Chair each day, reads the prayers, which...
