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January 22, 2024

Millions in India celebrate as new Hindu temple is built on ruins of historic mosque

The prime minister of India has opened a Hindu temple built on the ruins of a historic mosque in the holy city of Ayodhya, aiming to rally voters in an upcoming election.

November 25, 2023

Indian tunnel rescue halted for days as drilling machine breaks down

Rescue operations to save 41 construction workers trapped in a tunnel in India has stalled again as the drilling machine has broken down.

October 10, 2023

New Jersey opens largest Hindu temple outside India

Construction is complete on the largest Hindu temple outside India, located on a 126-acre plot of land in Robbinsville, New Jersey.

September 6, 2023

India may be moving to change its name to ancient Sanskrit term, G-20 invitation suggests

The Indian government recently referred to Narendra Modi as "prime minister of Bharat," signaling an eagerness to leave behind the term "India."

July 2, 2023

Human rights advocates raise alarm over persecution of Indian Christians following Modi's US visit

Human rights advocates are raising the alarm about the rising persecution of Christians in India amid Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the United States.

June 27, 2023

NYC adds Diwali to list of public school holidays

Diwali has been added to New York City's list of public school holidays. The holiday happens in October or November, depending on the lunar calendar.

April 27, 2023

More and more of India's elderly flock to holy city to wait for a peaceful death

India’s elderly are flocking to the holy city of Varanasi to wait for death. Dying in the ancient city allows Hindus to attain salvation by breaking the cycle of death and rebirth.

April 19, 2023

India’s religious divide continues to widen between Muslim, Hindu community

Ayodhya has become a religious microcosm of India. The country's Muslim minority is trying to safeguard its freedoms as the Hindu community is aiming to redeem its religious past.

March 31, 2023

36 bodies found inside a well at an Indian temple following a devastating collapse

A well covering at an Indian temple collapsed as dozens of people gathered at the site to attend a festival. Rescue teams recovered 36 bodies from the well.

October 18, 2022

Hindu rights activist objects to MA museum selling toys of deities

A Massachusetts museum selling toys of Hindu deities is insensitive, an activist says. The toys were removed from the online shop, however, another Hindu organization had no objections.