By Vasudha Narayanan From the cradle that is a baby’s first bed to the cremation pyre that is the last resting place for the body in many Hindu traditions, wood is an integral part of Hindu lives. From home hearths to religious sacraments, wood and fire are conspicuously present. Hindu weddings take place in front […]
Read MoreBY AMBAA CHOATE Here is another interview with a young American Hindu about religion, culture, and identity from my friend Anjali… 1) Tell us about you and your family. Were you born in the U.S.? Were your parents? Are they from India or Africa or somewhere else? My family is from India. My dad was born […]
Read MoreOn a Wednesday night, Arshya Gurbani reaches into a white cabinet and wakes a couple Hindu gods from their slumber. She carefully lays out statues of Ganesh and Shiva on a table in preparation for aarti, a worship ritual that reminds Hindus to stay humble and give thanks for good fortune. But Gurbani, 21, and the […]
Read MorePART 1: TEN QUESTIONS HUMANITY’S MOST PROFOUND FAITH IS NOW A GLOBAL PHENOMENON. STUDENTS, TEACHERS, NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS ARE FULL OF QUESTIONS. MISCONCEPTIONS RUN RAMPANT. HERE ARE TEN THOUGHTFUL ANSWERS YOU CAN USE TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT. Have you ever been put on the spot with a provocative question about Hinduism, even one that […]
Read MoreBy Pankaj Jain Hinduism contains numerous references to the worship of the divine in nature in its Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Sutras and its other sacred texts. Millions of Hindus recite Sanskrit mantras daily to revere their rivers, mountains, trees, animals and the earth. Although the Chipko (tree-hugging) Movement is the most widely known example of Hindu […]
Read MoreBy Adam Bryant Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, the founder and C.E.O. of Drawbridge, a cross-device advertising platform.Credit…Earl Wilson/The New York Times This interview with Kamakshi Sivaramakrishnan, founder and C.E.O. of Drawbridge, a cross-device advertising platform, was conducted and condensed by Adam Bryant. Q. Tell me about your early years. A. I grew up in Bombay, which is now called Mumbai. Education was […]
Read MoreWith the world’s population expected to exceed nine billion by 2050, scientists are working to develop new ways to meet rising global demand for food, energy and water without increasing the strain on natural resources. Organizations including the World Bank and the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization are calling for more innovation to address the links between these sectors, […]
Read MoreSri Srinivasan: The first Hindu on the Supreme Court? (RNS) Indian-born Srinivasan placed his hand on a Hindu holy book when he was sworn in to the appeals court. (RNS) Hindus around the world are wondering whether Sri Srinivasan — the name atop many a list of potential U.S. Supreme Court nominees — will be […]
Read MoreBy Murali Balaji, Contributor Director of Education and Curriculum Reform, Hindu American Foundation If Oprah Winfrey can be seen as a faith leader, then it can be said that public figures who embrace their Hindu identity and lead in the civic realm can be looked at in the same light. In other words, to inspire others […]
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