What makes someone truly Hindu? Is it birth, belief, ritual, or realization? Hinduism, or more accurately Sanātana Dharma (the eternal order), is not just a religion—it's a timeless philosophy, a ...

Bible stories could soon be part of your child's schoolwork after the State Board of Education preliminarily approved a new elementary school curriculum that includes teachings of Christianity. Texas ...

(RNS) — In 2008, Princeton University's full-time Hindu chaplain was not just the only one at any place of higher learning at the time; he was the first in the United States ever to fill the role.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) on September 22 sued the California Department of Civil Rights in the US for alleged misrepresentation of Hindu beliefs and practices by saying ...

Of all the major world religions, Hinduism is by far the closest to ancient paganism – in fact, by many metrics, it is the last pagan religion. At roughly 4000 years old, it stands alongside Judaism ...

Hindu philosophy speaks often of karma, not as punishment, but as a cosmic balancing system that returns every action in its true form. Most mistakes can be softened through awareness, repentance and ...

(RNS) — Every day since March, 63-year-old Ranjani Saigal has posted a 90-second Instagram reel. “I’m not a social media person,” said Saigal, who goes by “The Hindu Grandma” on Instagram. “I didn’t ...

Rishi Sunak, who on Tuesday became first Hindu prime minister in Britain’s long history, will want to be known as a leader “who happens to be Hindu,” one expert told a panel discussion on the ...

(RNS) — Sunita Viswanath founded Sadhana in 2011 to counter those in India and abroad who she believes are co-opting Hinduism for political gain. (RNS) — This past May, the Indian nation reelected ...