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Travel Postcard: 48 hours in Kathmandu
ReutersKATHMANDU (Reuters) - Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, is an ancient town dotted with Hindu and Buddhist temples, a riot of color and dust with clogged streets where stray cows and dogs vie for rotting leftovers beside swanky malls. The city is ringed by...Tags: Travel, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Bars and Clubs, UNESCO, Nepal
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First Hindu elected to Congress visits Orlando on Sunday
The Religion WorldIndian Americans from Central Florida will host a meet-and-greet event for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, the first Hindu elected to Congress at 3 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 18, at 5200 Vineland Road, Orlando. Gabbard (D-HI), a practicing Hindu, campaigned on... -
Congress: It’s not just for white Protestants anymore
The Religion WorldReligion News Service reporter David Gibson writes about the religious diversity of the 113th Congress: (RNS) Three Buddhists, a Hindu and a “none” will walk into the 113th Congress, and it’s no joke. Rather, it’s a series of &#... -
Orlando among nation’s most Hindu metro areas
The Religion WorldA study seeking to detail religious affiliation in the U.S. has determined that Orlando has one of the nation's highest percentages of residents who describe themselves as Hindu. Orlando is the 20th most Hindu metropolitan areas in the nation, according... -
Indian court convicts 32 people in deadly 2002 riots
World NowIn a court case that has provided a grim reminder of the sectarian violence that has haunted India, 32 people were convicted of participating in riots between Hindus and Muslims that followed the burning of a train in 2002.... -
Readers weigh in on non-Christian holidays
Greg: I'm not really sure what your point was in discussing days off for religious holidays like Diwali, a Hindu holiday. As you know, the U.S. is a Judeo-Christian country and we choose to take religious (Christian) days off. I hope you were not trying...
Tags: Belief and Faith, Diwali, Michael Jackson, Religious Festivals, Hanukkah
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Most Muslims, Hindus don't take time off from work for holidays
As we head into a busy holiday season highlighted by Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's, let me be among the first to wish you Merry Diwali and a Happy Al-Hijra! Diwali, a Hindu holiday known as the "festival of lights," starts Tuesday. On Thursday,...
Tags: Separation of Church and State, Realty, Good Friday, New Year's Day, Passover
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Diwali, when L.A. lights up with Indian sweets and snacks
Thousands of shimmering lanterns illuminate India's towns and villages in an otherworldly glow on Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights. Hindu households set out rows of diya, small clay lamps, to create a symbolic path for Lord Rama on his legendary...
Tags: Diwali, Religious Festivals, Coconut, Vegetarian Diet, Religion and Belief
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Meatless McDonald's: Way to go or effort to 'humiliate Hindus'?
Normally meat-centric McDonald’s confirmed that it plans to open two all-vegetarian locations in India — and now customers, herbivore activists and others are buzzing. One no-meat branch will be based in the Sikh holy city of Amritsar in...
Tags: Diets and Dieting, Media Industry, Foods and Beverages, Restaurants, Telegraph
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Hindus ask QuakeCon to prohibit game at festival
CW33 NewsA religious group is asking event organizers for this week's QuakeCon 2012 Dallas festival to omit a video game it says is hurtful to Hindus. The video game SMITE takes players through an 'online battleground between mythical gods,' according to the...Tags: Entertainment, Gaming, Religion and Belief
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JetBlue Pilot Found 'Not Guilty' by Reason of Insanity
CNNWashington -- A JetBlue pilot arrested after an apparent meltdown aboard a March flight has been found not guilty by reason of insanity. A federal judge in Amarillo, Texas, made the determination Tuesday after a psychologist testified that pilot...Tags: Prosecution, Mental Health, Judges, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice
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Ravens' Harbaugh: 'We have to upgrade the offensive line'
Three weeks into free agency, the Ravens have retained starting linebacker Jameel McClain, added to their defensive back depth and upgraded their special teams. But one of their glaring offseason needs remains virtually untouched.
"We have to upgrade the...Tags: Ben Grubbs, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Ryan Grant, New England Patriots
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