Women’s Empowerment through Hinduism

On 18 November 2017 SHYAM (SATKARMA HUMANITARIAN YOUTH AWAKENING MISSION (SHYAM) speaker Sonal Sher gave an inspirational talk on Women’s Empowerment in Hinduism to...

Sixty years together-still going strong

An active social worker and respected member of the Hindu community Basheshar Bhanot with is wife Krishna Bhanot celebrated Diamond Wedding Anniversary last week....

Burglary Advice During Diwali

As we head for the festive season of Diwali, the Police have issued advice for the Indian Community. Theft during Diwali Diwali is the time when...

Karva Chauth 2017

Karwa Chauth, a festival that symbolizes love and sacrifices of married women, will be celebrated on Sunday 8th October  with great fervour. As per...

The Camden Durga Puja, one of Britain’s oldest

The Camden Durga Puja, one of Britain's oldest , has stepped into its 54th year. The London Durga Puja -- Camden, which was started in...

Navratri 2017: History & Significance

Navratri and Durga Puja, both are nine-day festivals that are celebrated during the months of September-October. While the core reason behind the festival remains...

Pitru Paksha: the holy lunar fortnight

Pitru Paksha: the holy lunar fortnight where we make offerings to our ancestors  Dhruv Chhatralia During the holy lunar fortnight of Pitru Paksha, which begins on...

How Hinduism is fighting homophobia abroad

Rama Ramanuja Achari, head of the Australian Council of Hindu clergy, recently wrote a blog supporting same-sex unions. His argument: Same-sex attraction is not...

Guru of Gurus

Datta, the son of Atri and Anasuya, is considered Adi Guru, the first teacher. He is visualised as under a banyan tree with a...

Hindus seek withdrawal of Brazil’s Lord Vishnu beer

Upset Hindus have urged Brazil based Cervejaria Colorado to apologize and withdraw its Indian Pale Ale beer carrying the name of Lord Vishnu, calling...