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Anti-Hindu Event at Rutgers Draws Community Outrage, Congressional Concerns and Protest
A Panel Lacking Any Hindu Presence Sought to Define Hinduism After Shutting out Hindu Voices NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/...
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Atlanta Mayor joins Hindu organization to hold 3rd annual Diwali celebration at City Hall
On October 20, 2025, Diwali lit up Atlanta City Hall as Mayor Andre Dickens joined hands with the Coalition of...
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Trinidad and Tobago embraces plan for Ram Mandir as Hindu heritage gains momentum
Trinidad and Tobago is considering plans to establish a Ram Mandir (temple) in its capital city, as the Caribbean nation...
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Diwali: Opportunity for introspection and lighting up lives of others
Professor Brij Maharaj There are many religious reasons for celebrating Diwali, also known as Deepavali, the most well-known of which...
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Afghan Hindus and Sikhs Who Fled Religious Persecution Meet Taliban’s Foreign Minister in New Delhi
A delegation of Afghan Hindus and Sikhs who fled Afghanistan to escape religious persecution and to ensure their personal safety...
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Indian-American Biden advisor lauds Newsom for vetoing bill ‘directed at Hindus,’ recognising Diwali
Ajay Jain Bhutoria, the former advisor to President Biden on the Asian-American Pacific Islander (AAPI) National Leadership Council, expressed his...
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Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council Condemns Deputy Minister’s “Communal” Remarks on Durga Puja
A storm of controversy has erupted in Bangladesh after the ‘Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council’ (BHBCUC) issued a strong...
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How Houston Jewish and Hindu communities stood by each other after Oct. 7 attacks in Israel
After the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel in 2023, when Hamas-led militants killed 1,200 people and took around 250 Israelis...
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HAF Interviews Three American Hindus About How They Celebrate Diwali
The "festival of lights" is celebrated differently depending on the region of India one hails from historically. When I celebrate...
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California makes Diwali a paid holiday
The Hindu Festival of Lights is now recognized as an official state holiday in California after Governor Gavin Newsom signed...
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