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Hinduism Defined
A general term for a wide variety of beliefs and ritual practices that have developed in the Indian subcontinent since antiquity. Hinduism has roots in ancient Vedic, Buddhist, and south Indian religious concepts and practices. It spread along the trade routes to Southeast Asia. (p. 181)
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God will, in fact, be mocked
Published December 4, 2008, 8:05 pm, Mail and Guardian
God said to Abraham, "Kill me a son" Abe said, "Man, you must be puttin' me on" God said "No," Abe said "What?" God said, "You can do what you wanna but The next time you see me comin' you better run" Abe said, "Where d'you want this killin' done?"
THOUGHTS OF THE DAY AFTER
Published December 4, 2008, 12:48 pm, The Telegraph
The trauma will linger. The audacity of the terrorist operation, carried out seemingly by only 10 desperadoes, is mind-boggling. Large parts of the nation, while mourning for the dead and expressing deep compassion for the other victims, will also give vent to a ferocious anger.
Atheist Sign Causes National Controversy
Published December 3, 2008, 9:14 pm, Q13 FOX Seattle
An atheist sign displayed inside the capitol has started a firestorm on national television. Fox News' Bill O'Reilly had an eight-minute segment on his show Tuesday night decrying the inclusion of the atheistic billboard along with a holiday tree and a Christian nativity scene. Conservative TV personality O'Reilly called the display "political correctness gone mad" and urged viewers to call ...
Losing My Religion
Published December 3, 2008, 6:27 pm, The Harvard Crimson
It was a “Ben Franklin-inspired” protest. A group of parents at Julie A. Duncan ’09’s all-girls Catholic school in Kentucky pushed for a ban on several English books containing objectionable material like child abuse and pre-marital sex.
The Voice of Reason: All I want for Christmas is my liberty
Published December 3, 2008, 9:53 am, Carolinian
Pop Quiz: Tell me where the phrase "separation of church and state" is found. How many of you guessed the Constitution? Many people are surprised to learn that the phrase "separation of church and state" is not found anywhere in the Constitution. They are surprised because the phrase is often bandied about these days.
The gracious host of a hundred years
Published December 3, 2008, 2:34 am, The Economic Times
The Taj Mahal hotel owes its existence to the vision of Jamshetji Tata. Through its 100 years of existence, it has managed to sustain the high standards for which it has gained recognition all over the world, said Ratan Tata.
Top Scoops
Published December 1, 2008, 12:38 pm, Scoop.co.nz
In spite of vital role played by the Vedic- Hindu view of life in the making and developing of the Indian Way, the contribution of others towards its strengthening and welfare cannot be minimized.
Lanka"s role in Saarc
Published November 30, 2008, 11:33 am, Daily News
SUDHARSHAN SENEVIRATNE Director General. Central Cultural Fund Professor of Archaeology. University of Peradeniya Excerpts from the D.A. Rajapaksa memorial lecture 2008 by Sudharshan Seneviratne, Director General, Central Cultural Fund and Professor of Archaeology.
Six golden rules for a successful life
Published November 30, 2008, 11:32 am, Daily News
Every person wishes to have a successful life, (Business and personal). Six golden rules to be followed to achieve same are listed below. One should decide on the type of life he/she prefers and adopt suitable methods to achieve same.
'It's like a blind date'
Published November 30, 2008, 3:24 am, Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Sushil Usman and Vish Gurudutt are both from India. Both married their wives in the 1960s. Usman met his at a university, where she also attended. Gurudutt’s parents introduced him to his. Photo caption: Kris, left, and Pallavi Merchant have been married for 30 years. They had an arranged marriage in India. Photo by Laura J. Gardner | The Journal Gazette
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Thu Dec 4
- A Cloud Over India's Muslim: Mainly about muslims, but shows a hindu connection to terror attacks.
- indiayogi.com - Indian Gods and Goddesses - Kalki - The Last Avatar of Vishnu
- Basic Beliefs of Hinduism
- Does Europe have a Civilising mission in India? - NEW EUROPE - The ...: This article talks about Hinduism Having Evil Priests and talks against the caste system. Says something about the religions "supersti tions"
Wed Dec 3
- Sadhu - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- 67 Pakistanis in Tihar who don't want to return home- Hindustan Times: This article is about 67 Pakistanis that are afraid for their life to go home after blasphemy charges.
- The Mumbai Strategy by Guy Sorman, City Journal 2 December 2008: Before the attacks, India and Pakistan were on the verge of concluding an alliance against their de facto common enemy, Islamic radicalism, under the guidance of the American government. In reviving Indians? fears that they were once again under attack from Pakistani security forces, the Mumbai atrocities may well disrupt the projected alliance. Further, the attack on Mumbai took place in advance of decisive provincial elections in India: vociferous Hindu nationalist parties will undoubtedly exploit anti-Muslim feelings for political gain. The timing of the Mumbai attack, like that of al-Qaida?s Madrid bombing in 2003, confirms the broader Islamist-terro r movement?s sophisticated strategy.
Tue Dec 2
- Bhagavad-Gita: 700 Gita verses of Lord Krishna on Hinduism
- The Divine Life Society
- India Terror Arrests Shock Nation Ahead of Elections - TIME: Hindu terrorists? Yep
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