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'Being American Means Nothing': MAGA Influencer Targets Indian Children In Shocking July 4 Rant

MAGA influencer's comments questioning birthright citizenship outside a Hindu temple on Independence Day have sparked criticism from the Indian community.

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Ayodhya temple donations row: Uddhav Thackeray announces ‘Ram Raksha’ protest in Maharashtra from July 5

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has announced a statewide "Ram Raksha" protest starting July 5, alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple. He urged citizens to join the agitation and hold the BJP accountable for alleged "loot in the name of Hindutva." The campaign begins Sunday with…

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Why Lord Jagannath Returns to His Natural Form Every Year

Every year, millions of devotees eagerly wait for Lord Jagannath's return after fifteen days of complete seclusion. During this period, the temple doors remain closed, the deities are believed to fall ill, and no one is allowed to have their darshan. But there is another mystery hidden within this sacred…

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Delhi HC directs GAC to decide plea seeking removal of Dhruv Rathee's video within 15 days

The Delhi High Court has ordered the Centre's Grievance Appellate Committee to decide within 15 days an appeal seeking the removal of a controversial YouTube video by Dhruv Rathee. The video, titled "Can Hindus Eat Beef? | Kerala Story 2 Exposed," is alleged to be defamatory and targets Hindu deities.…

The Economic Times

Elephants are celebrities in India’s Hindu temples – and now the robots are coming

PETA and other nonprofits have donated about 40 robotic elephants, costing about $6,000 each

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Why Cows Are Sacred in India: The Religious, Legal, and Bovine Reality Behind Hindu Veneration

The Law Protects What the Temple HonoursTwenty-nine of India's thirty-six states and union territories have laws that restrict or outright ban cow slaughter. In Uttar Pradesh, the Uttar Pradesh Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act carries a penalty of up to ten years in prison. In Gujarat, it is a life…

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Why Silence Is a Spiritual Practice in Hindu Tradition, and What Mauna Actually Demands of You

The word you reach for before you have finished thinkingYou talk before you know what you mean. Most people do. A silence opens in a room and something in you rushes to fill it, not because you have something to say but because the gap itself feels dangerous. Hindu tradition…

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Being American means nothing: Standing in front of a Hindu temple, MAGA influencer slams children of H-1B visa holders ahead of July 4

MAGA influencer Elijah Schaffer who is known for his hatred towards Indians shot a video keeping a Hindu temple in Texas in the background as he commented on the recent Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship. Pointing out the children in front of the temple, the MAGA influencer said the…

The Times of India

Indian immigrants ‘completely changing the face of Texas,’ says American resident targeting work visa holders in public meeting

A public meeting in Frisco, Texas, saw a resident voice controversial opinions against Indian immigrants and proposed religious sites. The speaker expressed concerns that temporary visa holders were altering the city's culture and criticized the rise of Indian-owned businesses. She also made remarks against Islam while opposing the rezoning applications…

The Economic Times

Ram temple donation row: KC Venugopal writes to PM Modi, seeks SC-monitored probe

Congress leader K C Venugopal has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order a Supreme Court-monitored probe into alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations, calling it a "Chanda Chori mega scandal." He stated that hundreds of crores are involved, betraying Hindu faith. Venugopal highlighted systematic lapses, destruction of CCTV footage,…

The Economic Times

Why Are Five Pinds Offered Before Cremation? The Truth Revealed

Have you ever noticed that during a Hindu funeral procession, the bier is stopped at different places and offerings of rice or flour balls known as pinds are made? For many people, these rituals appear to be ancient customs followed without question. Yet behind every stop and every offering lies…

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Hindu Succession Act: When a woman’s property may go to her husband's legal heirs before her own parents

Indian law governing a woman's property after her death without a will prioritizes her husband's heirs over her own parents. This outdated Hindu Succession Act, despite societal shifts where daughters are primary caregivers and financial supporters, leaves natal ties secondary to marital ones. While wills offer a solution, legislative reform…

The Economic Times

Why Hanuman Became Lord Rama's Greatest Devotee? The Hidden Truth

Among all the devotees of Lord Rama, one question has fascinated spiritual seekers for centuries. Lakshman sacrificed everything for Rama. Bharat refused to sit on the throne and ruled only in Rama's name. Their love was pure, unwavering, and beyond imagination. Then why does history remember Hanuman as Lord Rama's…

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'Like your Hindu wife?' : Row over JD Vance saying his Catholic faith makes him opposed to 'low-wage foreigners'

US Vice President JD Vance has stirred debate with his remarks connecting his Catholic beliefs to his stance against 'low-wage foreigners' in America. His comments, which emphasize integrity in Christian teachings, faced backlash from critics, including those pointing out his Hindu wife, Usha Vance. As discussions unfold in the MAGA…

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Why Is Krishna So Closely Associated With Butter?

Among the many images of Lord Krishna, one of the most beloved is that of little Bal Gopal holding a pot of freshly churned butter with a mischievous smile. Stories of Krishna stealing butter have been narrated in homes, temples, and scriptures for centuries. At first glance, these tales seem…

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The making of Champat Rai: From trusted organiser to Ayodhya’s most controversial figure

In 1990, when L K Advani set out on his Rath Yatra from Somnath to Ayodhya, the journey didn’t survive contact with Bihar – Lalu Yadav’s government had him arrested in Samastipur. Into that vacuum stepped Ashok Singhal, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad’s then general secretary, who slipped into Ayodhya and…

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Why Millions Worship an Unfinished Idol of Jagannath

Every year, millions of devotees gather in Puri to witness the magnificent Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. Amid the grandeur of towering chariots and devotional chants, one question continues to fascinate pilgrims and historians alike why does Lord Jagannath's idol remain unfinished? Unlike most Hindu deities, the idols of Jagannath,…

The Economic Times

'Marriage registration is not enough if...': Gujarat HC says weddings are not merely for 'song and dance'

The Gujarat High Court has declared that Hindu marriages require sacred rituals like 'saptapadi' to be valid, not just registration. A UK-based techie's plea to nullify his marriage was upheld after the woman admitted no ceremonies took place. The court emphasized marriage as a sacred sacrament, urging young couples to…

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Hindu student held captive, assaulted by unidentified persons in Bangladesh

A Hindu student and temple priest in Bangladesh was allegedly abducted and assaulted for ransom. Subhash Deuri, a law student, was found unconscious after his family received calls demanding money. He was reportedly stripped and blackmailed by unidentified assailants. While his mobile and wallet are missing, police are investigating the…

The Times of India

'Stripped him, forced him to seek money from kin': Temple priest 'abducted, assaulted' in Bangladesh

A Hindu law student and temple priest, Subhash Deuri, was allegedly abducted and assaulted in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Unidentified men held him captive, subjected him to torture, and forced him to arrange ransom payments. He was later found unconscious and hospitalized. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the incident, with no…

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10 Bhagavad Gita Quotes That Will Change Your Life Forever

Life rarely moves the way we expect. One day you're confident about your future, and the next you're overwhelmed by career pressure, relationship struggles, or self-doubt. During these uncertain moments, many people search for answers outside themselves. But some of the most powerful guidance was written thousands of years ago.…

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Why Lord Jagannath Wears Gaja Vesh Once a Year

Every year, millions of devotees eagerly wait for one extraordinary moment at the Jagannath Temple in Puri. On Snana Purnima, Lord Jagannath appears in a magnificent elephant form known as Gaja Vesh. For many first-time visitors, this unique appearance raises an intriguing question why would the Lord of the Universe…

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Why Is Krishna Called Vasudeva? The Hidden Truth Revealed

Millions of devotees chant the name 'Vasudeva' while worshipping Lord Krishna. But have you ever wondered why Krishna is called Vasudeva when Vasudev was actually the name of His father? Is it simply because He was born to Vasudev, or does this sacred name carry a much deeper spiritual meaning?…

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Why Vishnu Took 24 Avatars, Not Just 10

Ask most people about Lord Vishnu's incarnations, and they will immediately name the Dashavatara. But did you know that the Shrimad Bhagavatam describes 24 principal avatars, each appearing for a unique purpose? Every incarnation was not meant to fight demons alone. Some came to spread knowledge, some restored Dharma, while…

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Photos show teen girls in Bali performing a sacred dance during a traditional Hindu ceremony

Ketut Alit Widiantari, along with more than 30 of her female friends, walked barefoot to the temple courtyard in her village, carefully balancing her movements while wearing traditional clothes and headdress made of colorful leaves and flowers.

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