A group of eminent Indian-Americans has condemned the brazen hateful comments and a hostile environment against Hindus in Canada and asked Ottawa not to mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes by being silent on the issue.
Renowned actor Anupam Kher has been conferred with an honorary doctorate in Hindu studies by the Hindu University of America.
The Florida-based Hindu University of America will henceforth 'do business as' the International Vedic Hindu University. It has announced plans to expand the Vedic base of its program offerings. Paramahamsa Nityananda, founder of the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, who was elected chairman of the University recently, will be the 'guiding force in the university's future growth and evolution.'
The Florida-based Hindu University of America will henceforth 'do business as' the International Vedic Hindu University. It has announced plans to expand the Vedic base of its programme offerings.
The proclamations came after various Hindu organisations in the US announced the addition of another major festival, an entire month of festivals, in October as the Hindu Heritage Month.
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