Category: ENGLISH

Hindus feel that it is time for the British monarch to drop the “Defender of the Faith” title, which was coined in the 1500s. Britain was a multi-religious, multi-denominational and pluralistic society now and there were a substantial and growing number of non-believers. For a monarch, all subjects should be equal, while titles like this seemed to create a class structure and were highly irrelevant in 21st century; distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada (USA) today. Moreover, monarchy should not be in the business of defending the faith. If…

Srinagar: Two terrorists affiliated with the terror outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) and were involved in the killing of migrants, was killed in an encounter by Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Nowgam area of Srinagar late Wednesday night. After getting specific input on the presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army in Nowgam area on Wednesday evening. According to Police, the neutralised terrorists were affiliated with the terror outfit Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH) and were identified as Aijaz Rasool Nazar of Pulwama and…

London: The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II will make its final journey from Buckingham Palace in London on Wednesday, to be conveyed in procession to Westminster Hall in the Houses of Parliament complex for Lying-in-State until the state funeral at Westminster Abbey nearby on Monday. At 2.22 PM local time, the coffin will be placed on a gun carriage of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery for a ceremonial procession of under two kilometres to the Palace of Westminster. King Charles III and his sons, Princes William and Harry, will walk…

In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Roman Catholic Diocese of Reno Bishop presented distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed with a “Statement of Gratitude”. Citation of the Statement; presented to Zed by Bishop Most Reverend Daniel Henry Mueggenborg, publicly in a ceremony held in the briefing room of Reno Police Headquarters, said: You have championed the rights of the underprivileged, fostered respectful and fraternal dialogue among people from different backgrounds… The citation also noted: I wish to thank you for your many involvements in inter-faith work on the local, state, national, and international…

Union Coop’s very own mall venture seeks to offer a safe and complete shopping experience to the residents and visitors. Dubai, UAE: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at the Union Coop, confirmed that Al Warqa City Mall of the Union Coop provides many distinct and diverse shopping categories for its visitors, as it aims to provide a modern and comfortable shopping experience for them while ensuring that all their needs are available under one roof. He pointed out that what differentiates Al Warqa City Mall…

Hindus are emphasizing that proposed Social Studies Standards for South Dakota classrooms should include comparative religion; if the state government is genuinely interested in developing well-nurtured, well-balanced, and enlightened global citizens of tomorrow. Although the Proposed South Dakota Social Studies Standards, published on August 15, claimed that South Dakota children deserved sound skills for “understanding their neighbors”, how this was possible without learning “other” religions in increasingly diverse South Dakota; distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed stated in Nevada today. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, urged South Dakota…

New York: The Global Indian Council (GIC), launched with the lofty ideals of providing a common platform for the Indian diaspora living in various countries, is spreading its wings to different states and countries at a fast pace. Global President Mr. P.C. Mathew was warmly welcomed at Marriott at Union Dale, NY on 9th September ’22; along with Sudhir Nambiar- GIC Global General Secretary, Tara Shajan – Global Treasurer, Tom George Kolath- Global Associate Treasurer, Usha George- Global Senior Care Chair, and Sosamma Andrews- Global Woman Empowerment Chair. GIC Global…

Hindus are urging all institutions in Fulton County Schools (FCS) system in Georgia to close on their most popular festival Diwali; which falls on October 24 this year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that it was simply not fair with Hindu pupils in FCS system as they had to be at school on their most popular festival, while schools were closed around other religious days. Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, stated that since it was vital for Hindu families…

‘September’ is full of discount festivals dedicated to a wide range of products Dubai, UAE: Dr. Suhail Al Bastaki, Director of Happiness & Marketing Dept. at Union Coop, confirmed that the Cooperative is constantly seeking to launch promotional campaigns in all its branches and commercial centers across Dubai throughout the year, according to a marketing plan that delights consumers and meets their needs, noting that the Cooperative has allocated 4 promotional campaigns for September that include discounts of up to 65% on thousands of basic food, non-food and consumer goods,…