Hindu organisations reach out to all Americans

For over 25 years, Hindu organisations including temples across the United States have been offering free medical clinics several times a year, serving thousands of vegetarian meals once or twice a......

Obama continues Diwali tradition, lights diya at White House

United States President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali at the White House complex by lighting the traditional diya and hosting a reception for eminent Indian Americans and officials in his......

Inter-faith council submits report to Obama

An year after it was constituted, the US President's Council on Faith-Based and Neighbourhood Partnerships has submitted a report to senior Barack Obama administration officials with......

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

The prayer room can hold only 20 people, and yet to some 300 Hindu undergraduates, dozens of graduate students and Buddhist students at Duke University--not to forget many professors--its......