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Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims blast Rick Santorum on ‘equality’ com...

Muslims, Sikhs and Hindus are accusing Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum of bigotry and ignorance after he said that “equality” is solely a Judeo-Christian concept. “Where do you think the concept of equ [...]

Posted On : Feb, 03 2012 | Comments : 0

Fair displays dimensions of Hinduism

Numerous temples, ashrams, spiritual gurus and yoga exponents put up stalls at the fourth edition of the Hindu spiritual and service fair, which concluded on Sunday. The organisers — Hindu spiritual and service foundation, and [...]

Posted On : Jan, 30 2012 | Comments : 0

Hinduism rejects violence against women

UN Women in the Caribbean recently funded a three-phase programme aimed at promoting the role of faith-based organisations in “increasing awareness to change attitudes and influence behaviour amongst people from all walks of life, a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2012 | Comments : 0

Islam - Elevation of Women's Status

The topic that I was asked to discuss here at McGill University is the elevation of the status of women in Islam. Many, upon hearing the title of this lecture, might assume it to be an oxymoron because the prevalent idea - at least in the [...]

Posted On : Dec, 30 2011 | Comments : 0

‘Women’s rights and duties are equal to those of men in Isla...

These views were expressed by Iranian female parliamentarians at a seminar on Monday. Titled “Emerging Women Leadership in the World”, the event was organised by the Department of Politics and International Relation and Depart [...]

Posted On : Nov, 02 2011 | Comments : 0

Veracity, Mendacity – and Islam

The recent arrival in my mail of a book entitled Islam: Critical Essays about a Political Religion has prompted a number of thoughts. Edited by Sam and Wim van Rooy and published late last year, it is a massive compendium, just unde [...]

Posted On : Nov, 01 2011 | Comments : 0

The Derogation of Women in Islam

For Muslims, Ramadan is a month of fasting, purification, study and prayerful reflection. And after two weeks of prayerful reflection, I have concluded there is no tragedy that has befallen Islam and the Muslim people of the world greater [...]

Posted On : Aug, 19 2011 | Comments : 0

Islam protects, dignifies women

Mrs Aisha of Aisha Caan Foundation, United Kingdom said that Islam has protected and dignified women contrary to other civilisations. Addressing the inaugural ceremony in Gul Amin Residence, a girls’ hostel, in Educational Comple [...]

Posted On : Jun, 22 2011 | Comments : 0

Enlightenment for Sale! All credit cards accepted (except Hi...

The popular ‘New Age’ movement of this era is a vast network of individuals, groups, organizations, cults, foundations, etc. who expound and preach a watered-down patchwork of borrowed spiritual beliefs and rituals which prese [...]

Posted On : May, 12 2011 | Comments : 0

Islam has given women honorable rights: Grand Ayatollah Golp...

Islam has established the healthiest relations between men and women that have protected women from the immorality and depravity which some Western women are sunk in, the message read. Muslims believe in Islam, peace, and justice and the [...]

Posted On : Nov, 24 2010 | Comments : 0

Pope finds Hinduism’s “sense of the sacred, sacrifice and fa...

Talking about “dialogue with other religions”, he voiced Catholic Church’s respect “for the ancient religions and spiritual traditions of the various continents. These contain values which can greatly advance unde [...]

Posted On : Nov, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Karwa Chauth for Married Women

'Karwa Chauth' is a ritual of fast observed by married Hindu women seeking the longevity, well-being and prosperity of their husbands. It is popular among married women in the northern and western parts of India. This festival co [...]

Posted On : Oct, 25 2010 | Comments : 0

Contribution Of Hinduism To Modern Day Management

The popular definition of management - art of getting things done through collective effort; asks the managers to bring about group dynamism and with the help of that dynamic group carry out the work. The science of management, there [...]

Posted On : Apr, 29 2010 | Comments : 0

Do Women Have Any Rights In Islam?

I know that by saying this many eyebrows will be raised: Islam is a modern religion with the aim of emancipation. Yes, I know, looking at the Burka of Afghan women, looking at the hijab of Iranian women, reading that FGC is mostly done in t [...]