Tulsi Vivah
2022-11-01
In 2016 Tulsi Vivah began from 11th November ‘Tulsi Vivah’ is the ceremonialRead More →
Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Cedar Hills City Council 1st time
2022-01-04
For the first time since its incorporation in 1977, Cedar Hills City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on January four with Hindu prayers, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Cedar Hills CityRead More →
Hindus worldwide dismayed at forced closure of Swindon Hindu Temple during festival season
2021-12-10
Hindus globally are highly concerned regarding reports of overnight closure of Swindon Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre in South West England by Swindon Borough Council without consulting the community. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was clearly a case ofRead More →
Hindus urge Chatham’s Brook Theatre to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
2021-12-10
Hindus are urging the Brook Theatre in Chatham (England) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 25-27, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that taxpayer-funded and Council run institution like Brook Theatre should not be in the businessRead More →
Hindus urge international ballet competition to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
2021-12-10
Hindus are urging Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet from its repertoire list; whose finals are scheduled for April 13-20, 2022 in Tampa (Florida); which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said thatRead More →
Hindus urge Russian Ballet Orlando to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
2021-12-10
Hindus are urging Russian Ballet Orlando (RBO) to withdraw “La Bayadère”; currently scheduled for July 29-31, 2022 in Orlando and Lakeland in Florida; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that RBO, “the premierRead More →
Hindus urge Washington Concert Opera to discard culturally insensitive opera Lakmé
2021-10-25
Hindus are urging Washington Concert Opera (WCO) in Washington DC to withdraw “Lakmé” opera; scheduled for May 22, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Hindu religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that a renowned institution like WCO should not be in the business ofRead More →
Nottingham brewery apologizes after Hindu protest over goddess Kali image on beer
2021-08-14
Langley Mill (Nottingham, England) based Bang the Elephant (BTE) Brewing Co. has apologized after Hindu protest over using Hindu goddess Kali’s image on its East India Porter beer can; calling it “highly inappropriate”. BTE Brewing Co., in emails to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, wrote: …we wouldRead More →
Hindus critical of footballer Roy Keane for passing blame of his “worst performance” to yoga
2021-08-12
Hindus have strongly criticized Irish footballer Roy Keane who seemed to be blaming yoga for his “worst performance” when asked in a recent interview by English football pundit Gary Neville. Passing blame of one’s crummy performance to highly beneficial yoga was quite out of line as many scientific/academic/clinical/etc. studies hadRead More →
University of Auckland attempts to muzzle Hindu voice seeking “Hindu Prayer Room”
2021-08-02
University of Auckland (UoA) has asked distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed to take his media release down “immediately” from his website and “cease sharing it with others”, which was titled as: Designated “Hindu Prayer Room” sought at University of Auckland. Lisa Finucane, UoA Media and Communications Manager, in an emailRead More →
Hindus urge Estonian National Opera to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère”
2021-08-02
Hindus are urging prestigious Estonian National Opera (Rahvusooper Estonia) in Tallinn to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for April 09-June 11, 2022; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that taxpayer-funded Estonian National Opera (ENO) should not beRead More →
Despite Hindu protest, Nordstrom refuses to withdraw insensitive “Brahmin” cow leather handbags
2021-06-29
Seattle headquartered luxury department store chain Nordstrom seems to have refused to withdraw “Brahmin” leather bags despite Hindu protest, which stressed that “associating luxury handbags made of cow leather with ‘Brahmin’ was very inappropriate” In an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest, Nordstrom Corporate CommunicationsRead More →
Upset Hindus urge Edinburgh Int. Festival drop “Hindu Times” play, which trivializes Hindu gods
2021-06-29
Upset Hindus are urging Edinburgh International Festival (EIF) to withdraw from hosting “Hindu Times” play (August 20-21), which they feel is “highly inappropriate” as it reportedly trivializes immensely revered Hindu deities Brahma, Vishnu and Lakshmi. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Lord Brahma, LordRead More →
Upset worldwide Hindus seek fair treatment of Hinduism in Alberta Draft K-6 Curriculum
2021-06-28
Worldwide Hindus, disappointed by unfair treatment Hinduism received in Draft K-6 Curriculum of Alberta (Canada), are urging Alberta Government to treat Hinduism fairly and with respect it deserves. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that it was heartbreaking for Hindus to not findRead More →
Upset Hindus urge Macy’s to withdraw insensitive “Brahmin” cow leather handbags
2021-06-28
Hindus feel that associating luxury handbags made of cow leather with “Brahmin” was very inappropriate; and are urging the New York City headquartered premier department store chain Macy’s to withdraw these “Brahmin” leather bags from its 512 stores, e-commerce site and mobile app. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in aRead More →
Upset Hindus urge Norway firm to withdraw Lord Ganesh beer label & apologize
2021-06-02
Upset Hindus are urging Ski (Norway) based Holmentoppen Bryggerhus to apologize and withdraw beer label displaying reimagined image of Lord Ganesh, calling it “highly inappropriate”. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that inappropriate usage of sacred Hindu deities or concepts or symbols orRead More →
Netflix refuses to back out of “Record of Ragnarok” despite Hindu protest saying it trivializes Lord Shiva
2021-06-02
Netflix seems to be continuing with the upcoming hosting of anime series “Record of Ragnarok” (reportedly releasing globally on June 17), despite Hindu protest expressing it as “highly inappropriate” for trivializing immensely revered Hindu deity Lord Shiva. In an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who spearheaded the protest,Read More →
Hindu mantras to open Utah’s Fruit Heights City Council 1st time since 1939 establishment
2021-05-28
For the first time since its establishment in 1939, Fruit Heights City Council (Utah) will start its meeting on June one with Hindu prayers, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed will deliver the invocation from ancient Sanskrit scriptures remotely before Fruit Heights City Council.Read More →
Hindus welcome Maryland Episcopal Cathedral hosting yoga classes
2021-05-25
Hindus have welcomed the historic Trinity Cathedral, an Episcopal church in Easton (Maryland), for hosting yoga classes. According to reports, Cathedral opened up its sanctuary and moved the pews to accommodate yoga classes. Commending the Episcopal Cathedral for facilitating yoga, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in NevadaRead More →
Hindus welcome Alabama legislature lifting yoga ban in schools
2021-05-25
Hindus have welcomed Alabama Legislature finally approving allowing yoga in Alabama public schools; saying that although it came with lot of unnecessary and impertinent restrictions, it was still good for the overall well-being of Alabamans. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, urged Alabama Governor KayRead More →