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HAF Hosts Panel: Emergence of Hindu Political Voice in America
HAF hosted a dynamic panel discussion on the emergence of a Hindu political voice in America this past Saturday, May 12, at the Fremont Hindu Temple. The event was part of HAF’s Northern California Quarterly Speakers Series, and focused on the increasing presence of Hindu Americans serving in public office and its implications for the wider Hindu American community.
Read Full Story »Pioneer: Don't Shoot the Messenger
Let us begin with some numbers. In the 2004 election, 128 of the 543 elected MPs faced criminal charges, including 84 cases of murder, 17 cases of robbery, and 28 cases of theft and extortion. Many faced multiple criminal charges, including one MP who faced 17 separate murder charges: Kameshwar Baitha of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha who was elected from Palamu in Jharkhand with 67 criminal cases pending against him, which included 17 murders, 22 attempted murders, and two kidnappings.
Read Full Story »ONE: A Hindu call to action for World Malaria Day
As part of the Hindu belief that we are part of one world, Vasudaiva Kutumbakam, another shanti mantra also comes to mind on World Malaria Day. It is a simple, all-encompassing blessing we utter for everyone we share the planet with. It also comes from the Brihadaaranyaka Upanishad (1.4.14), and includes a hope that we can be free of malaria and other diseases, working toward global health.
Read Full Story »HuffPo: Growing up Hindu in Pakistan - Kidnapped, Converted, Married
Turn on the TV. There is breaking news about a 16-year-old girl who has gone missing. A few hours later, we learn that the abductors have contacted the missing girl's parents. The abductors, according to the news anchor, maintain that the girl was not kidnapped. We're told the girl ran away and converted to another religion.
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