Hindus urge Chatham’s Brook Theatre to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”

Hindus are urging the Brook Theatre in Chatham (England) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 25-27, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today,...

Shocked Hindus seek intervention as Texas A&M Student Senate spotlights harassment of Hindu students

Resolution, reportedly highlighting “harassment and discrimination” of Hindu students, passed at recent Student Senate meeting of prestigious Texas A&M University in College Station, has left the Hindu communities perturbed. Taxpayer-funded Texas A&M, which...

Hindus urge Opera Monte Carlo to discard culturally insensitive opera Lakmé

Hindus are urging Opera Monte Carlo (OMC) in Monaco to withdraw “Lakmé” opera; scheduled for December 09 and 11, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said...

Hindus urge Church of Norway to “wholeheartedly” speak-up against Norway’s continuing oil-drilling

As Norway has reportedly affirmed its commitment to continued oil-gas exploration, Hindus are urging its majority church—Church of Norway; whose Vision is “More heaven on earth”; to take a strong and passionate stand against this heavily polluting fossil fuel...

Hindus worldwide dismayed at forced closure of Swindon Hindu Temple during festival season

Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of overnight closure of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South West England by Swindon Borough Council without consulting the community. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA)...

Hindus urge Ghana Prez Akufo-Addo to intervene in Achimota School, ensuring religious freedom

Hindus are urging Ghana President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo to urgently intervene in the affairs of elite Achimota School so that minority religions do not have to sacrifice their beliefs to enroll or continue their education. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a...

Nevada clergy held multi-faith prayer-vigil to seek divine intervention to save the planet

Religious leaders of northwestern Nevada held a collective multi-faith prayer-vigil at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church in Reno on October 17, seeking divine intervention to save the planet and for the successful outcome of upcoming United Nations Climate Change...

Nevada clergy holding multi-faith prayer-vigil seeking divine intervention for COP26 success

Religious leaders of Nevada (USA) will hold a collective multi-faith prayer vigil at Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church (SAGOC) in Reno on October 17, seeking divine intervention to save the planet and for the successful outcome of upcoming United Nations Climate...

Hindus shocked as Papua New Guinea disallows Durga worship for being “morally inappropriate”

Hindus are urging Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister James Marape to apologize for the reported derogatory comments made by PNG Constabulary Commissioner regarding goddess Durga worship and grant permission to hold the prayer event in Port Moresby within existing...

Hindus call for transparency & fairness in invocation scheduling by Boston City Council

Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has read invocations at United States Senate and US House of Representatives in Washington DC, finds it quite disheartening on not being scheduled for reading invocation at a Boston City Council meeting despite multiple requests. Boston...