Hinduism
Bangladesh’s Hindus need protection amid the country’s political turmoil
By Murali Balaji — August 9, 2024
(RNS) — Without the help of concerned nations, Bangladesh could become home to another humanitarian crisis.
At her first tour since the pandemic, Amma embraces New York City
By Richa Karmarkar — August 8, 2024
NEW YORK (RNS) — Whether you’re religious, spiritual or refuse labels, sometimes all you need is a hug.
Online schools bridge the gap between yoga mat and Ph.D.
By Ellie Davis — August 7, 2024
(RNS) — For practitioners and students seeking deeper yoga knowledge, online yoga schools led by scholars fill the gap.
Indian and Black, Hindu and Baptist: The multiplicities of Kamala Harris
By Richa Karmarkar — August 1, 2024
(RNS) — Kamala Harris’ hyphenated identity has become a chance for Americans to discuss how one person can represent multiple religions and races at once.
Interfaith protest confronts Christians United for Israel summit
By Aleja Hertzler-McCain and Jack Jenkins — July 30, 2024
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. (RNS) — For nearly three days in and around Washington, D.C., an interfaith coalition challenged the pro-Israel messaging of pastor John Hagee and CUFI.
Hindu pilgrimage sparks anti-Muslim discrimination in India
By Yashraj Sharma — July 30, 2024
MUZAFFARNAGAR, India (RNS) — Muslim shop owners are shutting their businesses along the Kanwar Yatra (pilgrimage) route rather than risk attacks.
As nations face off in Olympics, interfaith chaplain corps unites to serve athletes
By David I. Klein — July 29, 2024
(RNS) — 'We have a synagogue, a church, a Buddhist temple, a Hindu temple and more together,' said Rabbi Moshe Lewin, one of the chaplains in the Olympic village. Some of those ministering to the competitors are former Olympians themselves.
How Kamala Harris and JD Vance appeal to Hindu voters
By Murali Balaji — July 26, 2024
(RNS) — In the 100-plus days before Election Day, Harris has an opportunity to re-engage Hindu voters.
India’s Christian leaders work to convince Modi government to curb attacks
By Priyadarshini Sen — July 25, 2024
(RNS) — False charges of forced conversion, say the leaders, are used to target Christians, who cite attacks on church properties and institutions, the harassment of pastors and raids on private parties.
Kamala Harris’ heritage draws attention to Hinduism’s complex history in Caribbean
By Richa Karmarkar — July 24, 2024
(RNS) — For many who claim Indo-Caribbean heritage, Vice President Kamala Harris’ spotlight is the perfect chance to dive into the community’s lesser-known past: where indigenous faiths and cultural traditions found more in common than not.
Kamala Harris’ multi-religious identity is a map of the future
By Yonat Shimron — July 22, 2024
(RNS) — She would be the first presidential candidate with a diverse personal religious and spiritual history that is now far more representative of America’s multi-faith makeup.
America’s far right is learning from India’s Hindu nationalists
By Rasheed Ahmed — July 19, 2024
(RNS) — American progressives must join with Indian opposition.
As Usha Vance dazzles, Hindu Americans leaning further right than ever
By Richa Karmarkar — July 18, 2024
(RNS) — Ahead of the 2024 presidential election, some analysts wonder if the largely Democratic voter group may be shifting its interests.
American Hindu parents are finding innovative ways to pass the faith on to their kids
By Richa Karmarkar — July 9, 2024
(RNS) — 'It's a religion of understanding and of knowledge, not of faith. And I think that kind of vibes with the modern generation,' said Instagram's The Hindu Grandma.
Bills to enhance religion in schools spur fights between faiths
By Jack Jenkins — July 5, 2024
WASHINGTON (RNS) — As lawmakers push faith-focused education bills, the statutes are facing pushback from an unexpected source: other religious people.
