Religion News – Monthly Newsletter March 2011
Nepal PM steps in to defuse religious row over burials
KATHMANDU - The ugly religious row that erupted near one of the holiest Hindu shrines in the world showed signs of calming down Tuesday after Nepal’s caretaker Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal intervened, promising status quo to a minority community.
The Kirats of Nepal, an ancient hunting tribe that migrated to Nepal from Tibet and ... Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Nepal PM steps in to defuse religious row over burials.
Religion News – Monthly Newsletter February 2011
This Ram devotee was born a Muslim
PATNA - He is called Hanuman because of his devotion towards Lord Ram. He can name all the Hindu gods and goddesses in a single breath, and he performs the priest’s duties at a Bihar temple with unwavering dedication - no one can tell that Sidheswar Das was born Mohammad Sadique.
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Religion News – Monthly Newsletter January 2011
Hanukkah Begins
WASHINGTON, (GaeaTimes.com)- Today marks the beginning of the Jewish ‘Festival of Lights’, Hanukkah. The festival is, however, not just restricted to the Jews as people of all races, religion and communities participate in the celebrations. Families get together and light hundreds of candles and enjoy hearty traditional Jewish feasts.
Video producer Elizabeth Tenety explains that .... Original article on Gaea Times at : Hanukkah Begins.
Religion News – Monthly Newsletter December 2010
Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple
WASHINGTON - Sikh Americans are still upset over US President Barack Obama’s decision to skip a visit to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, saying the reasons given by the White House were not satisfactory.
“I deeply regret President Obama missed the opportunity to send a powerful message of global peace and harmony in the South ... Read more : Sikh Americans disappointed at Obama skipping Golden Temple.
Religion News – Monthly Newsletter November 2010
Ayodhya verdict an attempted compromise: Panikkar
NEW DELHI - Eminent historian K.N. Panikkar said Friday that the Allahabad High Court verdict on the Ayodhya land dispute was “an attempted compromise”.
“This is some sort of an attempted compromise. Whether this compromise is strictly on the basis of law, it is a doubtful fact,” said the former professor of Modern History at .... Original source : Ayodhya verdict an attempted compromise: Panikkar.
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