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India's poorest turn video journalists to fill news gapOne video shows police beating protesters with sticks. Another shows two lifeless, dirty bodies dragged from their workplace in the sewers.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 11:00
Saluting the sun with surya namaskara
Chances are, if you practice yoga, you've done the basic sun salutation series , also called surya namaskara in Sanskrit - a yogic tradition that is said to be over 2,500 years old.
Topix.net | 18-May-2012 06:50
Making Paganism Competitive
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Topix.net | 18-May-2012 02:40
'Kathaa: Folklore From India' At Charter Oak Cultural Center
In India , on special occasions, woman dye their bodies with intricate designs in henna.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 20:21
Divine Shadows
Shadow puppet theatre is one of the most fascinating and spellbinding forms of theatre and story telling - a form that transfers knowledge of epic texts like the Ramayana and the Vedas and the wisdom implicit in them.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 16:16
Kamla's Birthday Puja
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar could have celebrated her 60th birthday in any way she chose.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 12:11
Tempe temple to host authentic Hindu ceremony, priests
Each year, millions of people flock to Srinivasa Temple in Tirupati, India, to witness the portrayal of a celestial marriage ceremony performed by its priests.
Topix.net | 17-May-2012 01:47
Asian And Abrahamic Religions: A Divine Encounter
To many Americans, the Asian religions remain a mystery despite a well-established presence on U.S. soil that dates back centuries.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 11:04
Rural restaurants for food security - and jobs too
"In India, huge donations are given in both cash and kind to temples. Thus most of the temples are very rich.
Topix.net | 16-May-2012 06:49
'Swing bowling is all about control and belief'
In an interview with S Dinakar in the Hindu Australia fast bowler Ben Hilfenhaus talks about swing bowling, what makes him effective against right handers, his take on the switch-hit and more.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 13:59
Sa Sa Bassac opens Reamker exhibition
Talking apart the mythical beings from ancient tales and depicting them in a modern-day context, a new exhibition at Sa Sa Bassac Gallery brings a fresh perspective to the diminishing art of Reamker painting, the Cambodian reinterpretation of the Hindu Ramayana epic poem.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 09:55
Celebrating the birth of Buddha
Two local Buddhist groups with roots in Taiwan celebrated Buddha's birthday on Saturday with ceremonies to "bathe the Buddha." At the Chung Tai Zen Center in Sunnyvale, the day's observances began with a meditation on the Sutra concerning the deep kindness of parents and the difficulty of repaying it.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 04:46
Opera Review (NYC): Travelers: "The Wandering Scholar" and "Savitri" by Gustav Holst
Gustav Holst, the English composer best known for his orchestral suite The Planets , was a man of many interests and influences, musical and otherwise, from Walt Whitman to Wagner, socialism to Hindu mysticism. Among other accomplishments, he contributed to the genesis of 20th century English-language opera with his brief one-act work of 1908, Savitri , based on an episode from the the ancient epic known as the Mahabharata, with a libretto translated from the Sanskrit by the composer.
Topix.net | 15-May-2012 00:45
Differences sharpen between Amarnath board, religious groups
Jammu, May 12 : Differences have sharpened between Hindu religious groups and Shri Amarnath Shrine Board over the duration and commencement of this year's annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir.
Topix.net | 13-May-2012 02:36
Muslims, Dalits should get equal rights: Ramdev
New Delhi, May 12 : Yoga guru Baba Ramdev, slamming the government Saturday, said he supported Muslims in their demand for amending Article 341 of the Indian constitution that excludes them and Christian Dalits from reservation.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 22:22
Nandi Maharaj
Sculpture of Nandi Maharaj at GongoikondaCholapuram site. Nandi or Nandin is now universally supposed to be the name for the bull which serves as the mount of the god Shiva and as the gate keeper of Shiva and Parvati, and in Hindu mythology.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 18:13
Hindu prayer set for Sylvania
Eleven Hindu priests from the United States and Canada are to participate in a ritual prayer Sunday in Sylvania, with combined chants, prayers, and prostrations that are expected to magnify the ceremony's spiritual power.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 14:03
Elephant processions, percussion orchestras mark Kerala festivals
Frenzied mass participation characterises annual temple festivals in Kerala that invariably include colourful processions of richly caparisoned elephants and panchavadyam by a combination of percussion instruments.
Topix.net | 12-May-2012 09:53
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Once upon a time in the magical middle kingdom of Bedulu, a dynamic Hindu-Javanese holy man held a big pow-wow with the aim of uniting all of Bali's religious sects.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 12:56
Various faiths coming together to bless high school graduates in Nevada
Far from acting on the complaint, an IPS officer in Uttar Pradesh told a worried father that 'he would have killed himself or the.. Though the Indian online advertising revenues are no match with those in the US, given the huge revenues generated in the US but one.. After the success of the movie,' Vicky Donor', youth across the country seems to ... (more)
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 11:51
Perturbed Hindus urge Portland brewery not to release 'Kali-Ma' beer
Expressing their dissatisfaction at the proposed release of 'Kali-Ma' beer in Portland, a Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has said that inappropriate usage of Hindu deities or concepts or symbols for commercial or other agenda was not okay as it hurt the devotees.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 07:41
ISLAMABAD: Milk the faith, worship the cow
After intensive debate in the constituent assembly between modernists and reactionary lobbyists the new Indian state agreed to encourage citizens to move away from the slaughter of the milch cow.
Topix.net | 11-May-2012 05:41
Boat Ride
Boat Ride at Dashashwamedh Ghat, Varanasi. Dashashwamedh Ghat is main ghat in Varanasi on the Ganges River, it is located close to "Vishwanath Temple", and is probably the most spectacular ghat.
Topix.net | 10-May-2012 20:22
Pakistani daily slams neglect of Katasraj temple pond
Islamabad, May 9 : The drying up of a sacred pond abutting the 900-year-old Katasraj temple complex in Pakistan is failure "in the form of wilful neglect and exploitation", said a daily.
Topix.net | 09-May-2012 08:00
The Power of Mantra
If you've ever been to a yoga class that culminated in Om chants, you've used a mantra.
Topix.net | 08-May-2012 18:32
Caste Blocks Revamp of Nepal's Sex Workers
MUDA, Nepal, May 7, 2012 - Social activists say that attempts to rehabilitate sex workers in this former monarchy call for special efforts to uplift the Badi, a Hindu caste that has for centuries been associated with entertainment and prostitution.
Topix.net | 07-May-2012 17:29
Bersih is Malaysia, truly Malaysia. 'Mana mau cari?'
What has Bersih 3.0 showed us? Once again, when it comes to the crux, Malaysians stand tall, defending the TRUTH.
Topix.net | 07-May-2012 13:25
Discarded Hindu symbol brings anger, uncertainty to Yuba City temple
Kulwant Minhas cleans up Sunday at the altar in the Sri Narayan Hindu Temple in Yuba City.
Topix.net | 07-May-2012 09:20
India Ink: Tears and Broken Glass as India's Largest Transgender Festival Closes
Devotees pull the cartA carrying the statue of Aravan around the village on the second and final day of the festival in Koovagam, Tamil Nadu.
Topix.net | 07-May-2012 09:20
4th Hindu Temple launched in Wisconsin after 'purification' ceremony
The insane act of burning Holy Koran by a man who claims to be religious and saviour of America is only promoting hatred and.. Though the Indian online advertising revenues are no match with those in the US, given the huge revenues generated in the US but one.. Jhumroo, a show to celebrate the spirit of the legendary singer Kishore Kumar that ... (more)
Topix.net | 05-May-2012 10:35
Ashwagandha Root Boosts Immune System And Slows Tumor Growth, Says Energize.com
Considered as the herb of the ages by ayurvedic medicine, ashwagandha -- also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry -- is a short shrub that belongs to the nightshade family.
Topix.net | 05-May-2012 09:35
Fairmont man helping Indias untouchables
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Topix.net | 05-May-2012 02:11
Cosmic glass
If you can see the whole world in a grain of sand, you can definitely see the entire cosmos inside the Museum of Glass.
Topix.net | 04-May-2012 10:52
NZ Hindu business delegation to attend World Conference
The first World Hindu Economic Conference with the theme " Shaping the World Economy along with making Society Prosperous " will be held in Hong Kong on Saturday, 30 June and Sunday, 1 July 2012.
Topix.net | 04-May-2012 04:48
Stockton City Council in USA to have its 1st Hindu opening prayer in 162 years
The world is still not able to forget the death of Osama Bin Laden, and some still think he will.. Bangaru Laxman as everyone must have read and seen on TV was convicted and sentenced to four-year jail term.
Topix.net | 03-May-2012 08:54
'Beef Festival' in India Sets Off Outrage and Misogyny
A " beef festival " organized last month by Dalit student groups at Osmania University in the south Indian city of Hyderabad ended up not only provoking the very violence and repression it sought to draw attention to, but uncovered other pathologies deeply embedded in Indian social life.
Topix.net | 03-May-2012 01:26
Elephant breaks loose at India temple festival
ROUGH CUT STORY: An elephant taking part in a Hindu festival in southern India's Kerala breaks loose before being controlled.
Topix.net | 02-May-2012 21:21
Are Oprah, Deepak and the 'God Within' school good or bad for religion?
In his new book, Bad Religion, author and columnist Ross Douthat argues that since the 1960s, institutional Christianity has sunk to a low place - chock-a-block with heresies.
Topix.net | 02-May-2012 03:18
Faith groups promise on mental health issue
ELEVEN Lanarkshire faith communities have united to become the first in Scotland to pledge their commitment to tackle the stigma and discrimination of mental ill health.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 23:08
French dancer Gilles Chuyen has incorporated Indian influences at many levels.
When Gilles Chuyen landed in India in 1994, his mission was clear: research the country's caste system to work toward a PhD related to cultural issues.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 21:03
Protest against godman Nithyananda grows strident
CHENNAI: The protests against the anointment of controversial godman Nithyananda as head of the Madurai Adheenam, a Shaivaite mutt, gained momentum on Monday with Hindu outfits threatening to approach the court for a solution.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 13:44
Hindus upset at Wesleyan Univ. posters
Hindus are upset at the offensive posters which appeared on the campus of Wesleyan University suggesting that students who have been celebrating Hindu festival of Holi were not allowed in Usdan, "a focal point of activity" on the campus.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 09:34
Hindus upset at US University posters banning Holi celebrants' entry
Aditya Mehta was successful in lifting the Asian Snooker Championship after defeating Pankaj Advani in a thrilling match, with Mehta.. Though the Indian online advertising revenues are no match with those in the US, given the huge revenues generated in the US but one.. Can Indian animation industry become as good as west and can it produce the ... (more)
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 09:34
Many faces of Shakti explored
Shakti created the Trimurti - the three Hindu gods -Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwar . But when it came to choosing a husband, she chose Shiva.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 05:20
Vegetarianism: A New Tool for Indian Radicals?
Food is almost always a politically fraught topic, but in India of late that politics is beginning to assume some truly distasteful flavors.
Topix.net | 01-May-2012 01:00
Where Ramayana recitation continues for 18 years - Indiatalkies.com
Achnera , April 28: A Hindu temple in this small, bustling town on the outskirts of Agra is making a record of sorts with the continuous recital of the Indian epic Ramayana for the past 18 years.
Topix.net | 28-Apr-2012 08:16