Everything you need to know about Veda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Everything you need to know about Veda: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
Haridwar, Dec 30 (IANS) Researchers at the Dev Sanskriti University here say that a holistic way involving yoga and herbal medicines can combat psychological disorders.
Kolkata, Nov 14 (IANS) Filmmaker Onir's upcoming venture is "Veda", loosely based on Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet.
Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) Well-known designer Rohit Bal, known for his signature peacock and lotus motifs, wishes to dress up Riya Sen whom he describes as "the most beautiful face".
Sydney, July 5 (ANI): Nearly one in five Australian citizens have had their identities stolen, or had their personal or financial data illegally accessed, according to a new report.
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Rohit Bal, one of India's best known designers with over two decades in the fashion industry, says he is experimenting and expanding his business through international tie-ups that involve a range of products from jewellery to interiors.
Melbourne, Mar 9 (ANI): Electronic devices are now the number one cause of on-board disputes as many passengers refuse to turn them off, according to flight attendants.
Nevada (US), Jan 25 (ANI): A school in New Zealand has a 'Sanskrit Language Studies' program and claims that learning Sanskrit accelerates a child's reading ability.
Nevada (US), Jan 23 (ANI): Hindus are dismayed at American Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum's reported comments few days back that equality does not come from "Eastern religions".
Nevada (US), Jan 9 (ANI): Hindus have commended His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for connecting environmental protection with poverty eradication for human development.
Nevada (US), Jan 9 (ANI): Hindus have commended His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for connecting environmental protection with poverty eradication for human development.
Nevada (US), Nov 13 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recited prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures at Baha'i Faith founder Baha'u'llah's 194th birth anniversary celebrations in Reno (Nevada, USA) on November 11.
Nevada (US), Oct 29 (ANI): Hindus have applauded the decision of granting girls equal rights to British throne succession.
Nevada (US), Sept 25 (ANI): India ranks at 141 among 165 countries analyzed by Newsweek magazine in the treatment of women.
Nevada (US), Sept 19 (ANI): West Valley City Council, the second largest city in Utah (USA), will reportedly have its first Hindu opening prayer on September 20.
Nevada (US), Sept 8 (ANI): The Hindus are protesting against the Fox News channel for reported remarks hinting that Hinduism was a fringe group.
Nevada (US), August 19 (ANI): The Sri Raja Ganapathi Temple in Swedesboro (New Jersey), also known as Veda Agama Sudha and Sivaguru Ashram, is planning expansion, according to reports.
Nevada (US), August 15 (ANI): Hindus of the world have come out in support of the runaway German cow "Yvonne".
Nevada (US), July 22 (ANI): The Hindus have welcomed American singer-actress Miley Cyrus' reported belief into the concept of reincarnation.
Nevada (US), July 11 (ANI): The Duke and the Duchess of Cambridge reportedly learned about mandalas at Inner-City Arts in Los Angeles (USA) on July 10.
Nevada (US), June 3 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, an interfaith baccalaureate service was held for the graduating students of Sparks area high schools in Nevada (USA) on June 1, whose theme was 'Faith-Hope-Love'.
Nevada (US), May 11 (ANI): Hindus have supported the call of Pontifical Academy of Sciences to 'people and nations' to 'recognise the serious and potentially irreversible impacts of global warming'.
Nevada (US), May 3 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed recited prayer from ancient Hindu scriptures at the '12th day of Ridvan' festival of Baha'is in Reno (Nevada, USA) on Monday evening.
Nevada (US), May 02 (ANI): Nevada Earth Day 2011 celebrations here today opened with prayers from ancient Sanskrit scriptures and Baha'i prayer in Farsi.
Nevada (US), April 26 (ANI): Nevada Assembly reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures in Carson City, USA, on Monday.
Panjal (Kerala), Apr. 7 (ANI): Over one lakh people have so far visited Panjal Athirathram, a 5000-year old Vedic ritual and yagna performed at Panjal village near Trichur in the last four days. During this period, over 35,000 people have been provided Annadhanam (served free meals).
Nevada (US), Mar 12 (ANI): There is a 'Hindu Cowboys' band in America, based in Orlando metro area of Florida, with "Om" as part of their logo.
Nevada(US), Mar 6 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Sixth Annual Catholic Diocesan Youth Rally held on March five in Reno (Nevada, USA), involving Catholic teenagers from all over northern Nevada, heard from area Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish leaders.
Nevada (US), Feb 19 (ANI): Hindus have commended the Global Climate Change policy statement of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) which says, "Policies addressing global climate change should enhance rather than diminish the economic situation of people in poverty".
Nevada (US), Feb 16 (ANI): Nevada State Senate reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures in Carson City (USA) on February 14.
Nevada (US), Feb 14 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Carmelite nuns and well-known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed prayed together in Reno (Nevada, USA) on February 13 for the "peace and love" of humanity.
Nevada (US), Feb 8 (ANI): Titled "Soma" after the Soma (ambrosial drink of the gods) of ancient Hindu scripture Rig-Veda, Carsten Holler's art exhibition in Hamburger Bahnhof Museum fur Gegenwart in Berlin (Germany), which ended on February six, was a grand success, reportedly attracting about 100,000 visitors.he artist was said to be inspired by a verse from Rig-Veda, which reads: "We have drunk of the soma; we have become immortal, we have seen the light; we have found the Gods."
Nevada (US), Jan 6 (ANI): Hindus have commended the "model" wedding planned for Prince William and Catherine Middleton of United Kingdom, saying that it might help uplift the institution of marriage which is changing in dramatic ways world over.
Nevada (US), Dec 28 (ANI): Institute for Vedic Culture named Gopuram has reportedly been launched in Slovenia to conserve the Vedic heritage and spread it in Slovenia and other countries.
Nevada (US), Dec 18 (ANI): Now a shop assistant of Islington area of Greater London (UK) claims that he was 20th century American icon Marilyn Monroe in past life, according to reports.
Nevada (US), Dec 12 (ANI): "Human Rights Day" was celebrated near the City Hall in downtown Reno (Nevada, USA) on December 10.
Nevada (US), Dec 12 (ANI): "Human Rights Day" was celebrated near the City Hall in downtown Reno (Nevada, USA) on December 10.
Nevada (US), Dec 3 (ANI): Hindus have praised Vatican's preference in having solar-powered electric popemobile, thus showing care for the planet and promotion of sustainable and green energy.
Nevada (US), Nov 22 (ANI): Catholic University Leuven (Belgium), oldest existing Catholic university in the world founded in 1425, is offering Hinduism classes in English and Dutch.
Nevada (US), Nov 9 (ANI): Titled "Soma" after the Soma (ambrosial drink of the gods) of ancient Hindu scripture Rig-Veda, Carsten Höller's art exhibition has opened in Hamburger Bahnhof Museum für Gegenwart in Berlin (Germany) and will continue till February six next.
Nevada (US), Oct 17 (ANI): University of Scouting opened its day of training seminars to commemorate 100th anniversary of Scouting with prayers from ancient Hindu scriptures at Reno (Nevada, USA) on October 16.
Nevada (US), Oct 15 (ANI): University of Scouting will open its day of training seminars to commemorate 100th anniversary of Scouting with prayers from ancient Sanskrit scriptures at Reno (Nevada, USA) on October 16.
Nevada (US), Sept 22 (ANI): Nevada Faith-Based Initiatives Summit in Reno (Nevada, USA) opened and closed with mantras from ancient Sanskrit scriptures on September 21.
Nevada (US), Sept 21 (ANI): Religious statesman Rajan Zed opened the "International Day of Peace" celebrations in Reno (Nevada, USA) with "Gayatri mantra", the most sacred mantra in Hinduism, on September 19.
Nevada (US), Sept 21 (ANI): Nevada Religious Freedom and Unity Day event in Reno (Nevada, USA) on September 19 had Hindu invocation.fter event coordinator Reverend Neal T. Anderson, Minister of Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Northern Nevada, launched the event at City Plaza, Hindu leader Rajan Zed read from ancient Hindu scriptures Rig-Veda and Upanishads.
Nevada (US), Sep 20 (ANI): Eminent religious statesman Rajan Zed opened the "International Day of Peace" celebrations in Reno (Nevada, USA) with "Gayatri mantra", the most sacred mantra in Hinduism, on September 19.
Nevada (US), Sep 13 (ANI): Various religious leaders prayed for world peace as the sun was rising behind hills at Red Rock Consecrated Sanctuary in Reno (Nevada, USA) on September 12 morning.
Nevada (US), Sept 5 (ANI): Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has urged Hindus world over to "save the world" by countering environmental crisis with minor changes in their lifestyles.
Nevada (US), Sep 1 (ANI): Hindus have welcomed reportedly growing interest of the world into the concept of reincarnation.
Nevada (US), Aug 31 (ANI): Hindus have applauded His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for taking a strong stand on environment.
Nevada (US), Aug 27 (ANI): Hindus have urged the makers of under production Hollywood animation film "18 Days: The Mahabharata Retold" to stay true to the story and the spirit of the timeless epic.
Nevada (US), Aug 27 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Catholic Church in Australia for recommendation of abstaining from meat on Ember Days, which are observed on first Fridays of autumn and spring.
Nevada (US), Aug 18 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Norway's Oya Festival (Oyafestivalen) for being a sustainable and green festival in an environmentally friendly zone, calling it "a step in the right direction".
Nevada (US), Aug 16 (ANI): Hindus have applauded Norway's Oya Festival (Oyafestivalen) for being a sustainable and green festival in an environmentally friendly zone, calling it "a step in the right direction".
Nevada (US), July 31 (ANI): Hindus have applauded United Nations (UN) General Assembly for declaring safe and clean drinking water as a human right.
London, July 31 (ANI): A Christian mobile phone shop manager in Florida, USA, has managed to stop a would-be armed robber by preaching to him about Jesus.
Nevada (US), July 22 (ANI): Hindus have strongly criticized speedy growth of gambling worldwide, which has now reportedly become about 335-billion-dollar industry, and is still expanding.
Nevada (US), July 9 (ANI): Board of County Commissioners of Clark County (Nevada, USA), home to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip, reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on July six reportedly for the first time.
Nevada (US), July 8 (ANI): City Council of Phoenix, fifth most populated city of USA, reverberated with Sanskrit mantras from ancient Hindu scriptures on July seven, reportedly for the first time since it was incorporated in 1881.indu statesman Rajan Zed delivered invocation from Sanskrit scriptures before Phoenix City Council on this day. After Sanskrit delivery, he read the English translation of the prayer.
Nevada (US), June 10 (ANI): City Council of Boise, one of America's top places to live, opened its official meeting with Hindu mantras on June eight, reportedly for the first time since its incorporation in 1866.
Nevada (US), June 10 (ANI): City Council of Boise, one of America's top places to live, opened its official meeting with Hindu mantras on June eight, reportedly for the first time since its incorporation in 1866.
Nevada (US), April 26 (ANI): Five city councils in California and one in Nevada are opening their meetings with Hindu prayers containing ancient Sanskrit mantras in the coming weeks.
Islamabad, Apr.16 (ANI): Three kidnappers, who were involved in the abduction of the five-year British kid Sahil Saeed, have been killed in an encounter, Pakistani police officials have said.
Nevada (US), April 12 (ANI): Both Alaska State Senate and House of Representatives in Juneau started day's work with Hindu prayers on April nine.ajan Zed, Hindu leader, read the opening prayers from ancient Sanskrit scriptures before Senators and Representatives on this day after sprinkling Gangajal (sacred water from river Ganga of India).
Nevada (US), April 7 (ANI): Hindus ask richest nations of the world to do more for environment in view of the global ecological crisis.
Nevada (US), April 7 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's KM Music Conservatory claims that after its training, one can "perform in nine months".
Nevada (US), March 31 (ANI): Acclaimed Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has asked the upper-middle class of India to keep the marriage traditions intact and not to copycat the West.
Nevada (US), Mar 23 (ANI): Both Alaska State Senate and House of Representatives in Juneau (USA) will open with Hindu prayers reportedly for the first time on April nine.
Nevada (US), March 22 (ANI): Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav), held for the first time in Western USA at prestigious University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in May 2008, enters third year next month.
New Delhi, Mar 21 (ANI): Millennia ago, Indian astrologers and soothsayers had perfected the art or science of looking into your past and peering into your future through a complex set of calculations based on planetary movements.
Nevada (US), Mar 7 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, Fifth Annual Catholic Diocesan Youth Rally held at Reno (Nevada, USA), involving Catholic teenagers from various parts of Nevada, heard from area Muslim-Hindu-Buddhist-Jewish leaders.
Nevada (US), Mar 5 (ANI): "First Annual Inner-Faith Night" of University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) on March three saw various religious groups coming together in prayer and dialogue.
Nevada (US), Feb 18 (ANI): American pop group 'Backstreet Boys' will be performing live for the first time in India this coming weekend.
Nevada (US), Feb 4 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) is part of the remake of "We are the World" charity anthem recorded in Los Angeles (USA), which reportedly included over 75 world-class stars.
Nevada (US), Jan 2 (ANI): Hindus are calling for January seven for observation as day of fasting and prayer worldwide.
Nevada (U.S.), Dec 28 (ANI): Music of upcoming Tamil romance film 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa' was reportedly launched in a reception at BAFTA in London.
Nevada (US), Dec 23 (ANI): Hindus have approached Embassy of India in Washington DC asking for approaching the United States Government for apology from Fox News regarding its comments about holy river Ganges, which they found denigrating.
Nevada (US), Dec 21 (ANI): Fox News' Glenn Beck now says he "did not mean to offend anybody" about the remarks he made about India's river Ganges (considered holy by Hindus) in his show on December nine, which Hindus found denigrating.
Nevada (US), Dec 13 (ANI): Hindus are protesting against the Fox News channel for remarks that river Ganges (whom Hindus consider holy) "sounds like a disease".
Nevada (US), Dec 7 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A.R. Rahman's world famous KM Music Conservatory has opened admissions for its prestigious Diploma Course starting next year.
Nevada (US), Oct 23 (ANI): Oscar winner musician A. R. Rahman's "Jai ho" has again won laurels at prestigious World Soundtrack Academy awards in Ghent, Belgium.
Palampur, Aug.27 (ANI): Himachal Pradesh, a State described by many people as the land of deities, is known for its traditional lifestyle and belief in religious rituals.
Visakhapatnam, July 26 (ANI): India's first nuclear-powered submarine was launched today after Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife, Gursharan Kaur cracked the auspicious coconut on the hull of the vessel at the Ship Building Centre here, giving the country a credible three-leg nuclear deterrent and strengthening the attack capability of the Navy.
Washington, May 27 (IANS) A child's 4,000-year-old skeleton that surfaced in India's Rajasthan state could be the oldest evidence of leprosy, says a new study.
Washington, May 27 (ANI): Archaeologists and scientists have found a 4000-year-old skeleton in India, which bears the oldest evidence of leprosy.
Nevada (US), May 9 (ANI): Andrea Devi Forman, the lead singer of the only Sanskrit rock band of the world Shanti Shanti, married an attorney Joel A. Santos in a traditional Catholic church ceremony in Sparks (Nevada, USA) on May eight.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) For those with stretched resources in times of recession but with a passion for art, the market is bending backward to match the fragile strength of their purse.
Twentieth annual Nevada Earth Day Celebration opened with prayers from ancient Hindu Sanskrit scriptures on a biofuel-powered stage in Idlewild Park here today.
Hindus have lauded Vatican and Pope Benedict for stepping up its fight against global warming by planning to build the biggest solar plant in Europe costing about $660 million
Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a release in Nevada (USA) today, said that we should make our temples more environmental friendly places in order to provide environmental leadership in the community
Hindus have praised Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania for promoting ?respect towards the environment? and calling over-exploitation and contempt towards nature an ?unforgivable abuse?.
Leaders of major world religions and denominations should be invited to actively participate in the ambitious "Copenhagen COP 15" United Nations Climate Change Conference in December 2009, Hindus emphasise.
Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav), held for the first time in Western USA at prestigious University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in May last, will be held again on April eleven next.
Hindus have applauded Church of Sweden and its Archbishop Anders Wejryd for taking the world leadership role in organising the much-needed Interfaith Climate Summit in Uppsala (Sweden) on November 28-29.
New York, Oct 29 (IANS) Chandrayaan is on its way to the moon, regarded by many Indians as a god, but 'devout Hindus - many of them, no doubt, rocket scientists - see no disharmony between ancient Vedic beliefs and contemporary scientific practice', according to a New York Times opinion article.
Hindus have applauded Catholic Synod of Bishops, which concluded yesterday at Vatican City, for giving a call for strengthening inter-religious dialogue.
Washington, Aug.30 (ANI): The only Sanskrit rock band of the world, "Shanti Shanti", has come up with a groundbreaking new album on the oldest scripture of the world Vedas, and presented the first copy to Hindu leader Rajan Zed in Nevada.
The only Sanskrit rock band of the world, "Shanti Shanti", has come up with a groundbreaking new album on the oldest scripture of the world Vedas,
Hindus have praised Orthodox Christian Church, second largest Christian denomination of the world, for taking a strong stand on environment.
Washington, July 30 (ANI): In a remarkable interfaith gesture, acclaimed Hindu leader Rajan Zed has been invited to inaugurate and bless the Unity Center in Nevada's capital Carson City, which houses a Christian church named Unity Church of Today (UTD), with Sanskrit shlokas from ancient Hindu scriptures, next month. Zed, who is president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, plans to pray on the occasion from Rig-Veda, oldest existing scripture dated around 1,500 BCE, besides Upanishads and Bhagavad-Gita, both ancient Hindu scriptures. Jewish, Buddhist, Christian and Native American prayers will also be held on the occasion.
Hindu Baccalaureate Service (Dikshant Utsav) held for the first time in Western USA at prestigious University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) in May last, will
