Indonesian ex-President Sukarno’s daughter to convert from Islam to Hinduism
The daughter of Indonesia’s former President Sukarno, Sukmawati Sukarnoputri, will undergo the ritual of converting from Islam to Hinduism on October 26. She has extensive knowledge of Hinduism. She is also aware of all doctrines and rituals of Hindu theology. Read more »
Afghanistan’s Sikhs to ‘make choice between converting to Islam or leaving country
As the security scenario in Afghanistan continues to deteriorate, Sikhs — a community that was already in a dire situation before the collapse of the government — practically have to make a choice between options of “converting to Sunni Islam or run away” from Afghanistan, said a report. Read more »
Hindus protest at St. Joseph’s School in Chhattisgarh for asking a Hindu student to cut his ‘Shikha’
Ansh Tiwari, a student of St. Joseph’s School run by Christian missionaries in Bhanupratappur, Kanker, was asked by the Principal to cut his ‘Shikha’(a tuft of hair on the back of the head) and then come to the school. Read more »
ISKCON organises Global Kirtan Protest against attacks on minority Hindus in Bangladesh
Devotees of the ISKCON on Saturday hit the road across the world to protest the recent killing of Hindus, destruction of temples and private properties of Hindus in Bangladesh by Islamic fundamentalists. Scores of Hindus, many not affiliated with ISKCON, participated in the protests. Read more »
HJS demands stringent action on perpetrators of Navaratri attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus and ISKCON temple
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) had staged demonstrations and submitted representation at Kagal and Nandurbar (Maharashtra) and Belgavi (Karnataka), demanding action against religious fanatics for attacking Hindus and ISKCON temple during the Navaratri festival. Read more »
Only Hindus can be hired for colleges funded by Hindu temples, Tamil Nadu govt tells Madras HC
Only Hindus can be appointed for teaching and non-teaching posts in educational institutions fully funded from the revenue of temples, Tamil Nadu government told the Madras high court on Friday. Read more »
HJS staged protest in 15 States against jihadi attack on Hindus in Bangladesh !
It is necessary to raise a voice to condemn atrocities against Hindus in Bangladesh at an international level ! – Shri. Tathagat Roy Read more »
Hindus in Bharuch decide to leave homes over demography change
“Only Hindus lived in Soni Faliyo and Hathikhana areas in Bharuch at one point. Now there are hardly 20-25 Hindu families living there. They have decided to sell off their homes and leave,” Read more »
HJS strongly condemns the State Energy Minister Nitin Raut for demeaning Swa. Savarkar !
Hindu Janajagruti Samiti (HJS) condemns the State Energy Minister Nitin Raut of Congress, the party which has constantly demeaned Swatantryaveer (Swa.) Savarkar. HJS has advised the honorable Minister to keep in mind that the value of a patriot is not decided by the value of a postal stamp. Read more »
Jains in Karnataka’s Belagavi take out protest march against religious conversions
The Jain community has alleged that conversion activities are taking place on a large scale in Kittur, Bailhongal, Khanapur and Belagavi talukas. Read more »
