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Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools in New Jersey declare holiday on Hindu festival Diwali

Hindus have welcomed Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools (SPFPS) in New Jersey announcing closure of its eight schools (in its 2024-2025 School Calendar) on their most popular festival Diwali; which falls on November one this year. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, thanked SPFPS for finally understanding the longstanding feelings of the Hindu community; which thought …

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Upset Hindus urge “Bed Bath & Beyond” to withdraw Lord Ganesh pillows & apologize

Upset Hindus are urging Midvale (Utah) headquartered retailer “Bed Bath & Beyond” for immediate withdrawal of pillows carrying images of Hindu deity Lord Ganesh; calling it highly inappropriate. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada today, said that Lord Ganesh was highly revered in Hinduism and was meant to be worshipped in temples or home shrines and …

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GoMechanic Partners with ExxonMobil to Offer the Ultimate Engine Oil Experience to Customers

Delhi, April 10, 2024 – In a strategic collaboration aimed at transforming the landscape of automotive servicing in India, GoMechanic has partnered with ExxonMobil Lubricants Pvt. Ltd. (ExxonMobil). This groundbreaking alliance signifies a monumental shift in elevating engine maintenance standards across the nation. Under this partnership, GoMechanic will leverage ExxonMobil’s profound expertise in engine oil technology. ExxonMobil will provide premium-quality …

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Facing apathy from Hungarian State Opera, Hindus to approach Orbán about dropping “La Bayadère”

In view of receiving no response from Hungarian State Opera (HSO) (Magyar Állami Operaház) regarding withdrawing “La Bayadère” ballet, upset Hindus are thinking of requesting Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed emailed various HSO officials, urging them to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for June 14-27, 2025 in Budapest; which they felt seriously trivialized Eastern religious and …

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American Falls nixes scheduled Hindu prayer after public reaction

The City of American Falls in Idaho has suddenly cancelled the Hindu invocation (opening-prayer), which was earlier scheduled by its Mayor for May 15, citing “community feedback”. American Falls Mayor Rebekah K. Sorensen, who earlier scheduled this May 15 invocation on March four, in an email to distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed (who was to read this prayer) on March …

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Hindus welcome protections against discrimination in Australia schools given in ALRC Report

Hindus have welcomed the tabling of “Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws” report in Australia Parliament by ALRC, ensuring protection of all students and teachers from discrimination in religious educational institutions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that Australia laws, in keeping with international human rights laws, …

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Tamboora Strikes the Right Chord: A Dual Launch for Artistic Synergy

Delhi, India – Tamboora, the brainchild of Shashank Saxena and co-founded by Nikita Chhabra, is making waves in the artistic community with the simultaneous launch of two innovative platforms: Tamboora, a social network for artists, and Alekhyam, an online academy catering to art learners and teachers alike. Shashank Saxena, a seasoned Performing and Teaching Artist with 15 years of experience, …

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Hindus urge Tbilisi Opera & Ballet Theatre to drop culturally insensitive ballet “La Bayadère

Hindus are urging Tbilisi Opera and Ballet State Theatre (TOBST) in Georgia to withdraw “La Bayadère” ballet; scheduled for March 15-24; which they feel seriously trivializes Eastern religious and other traditions. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, said that taxpayer-funded TOBST should not be in the business of callously promoting appropriation of traditions, elements …

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Washoe County Board of County Commissioners to open with Hindu mantras

Washoe County Board of County Commissioners in Nevada (USA) will start its day on February 20 with Hindu prayers, containing hymns from world’s oldest extant scripture. Distinguished Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who has opened the United States Senate and US House of Representatives in Washington DC with Hindu prayers besides 297 other legislative bodies across USA, will deliver the invocation …

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Rajan Zed receives “Pluralism Award of Excellence” from Community of Rohtak

Religious statesman Rajan Zed has received “Pluralism Award of Excellence” from Community of Rohtak, in a ceremony held at Rohtak (Haryana, India). Handed over by Raj Kamal Sehgal, Senior Deputy Mayor of Rohtak Municipal Corporation; it was signed by Haryana Institute of Performing Art Chairman Vishav Deepak Trikha, Pathania World Campus Chairman Anshul Pathania, and Maharshi Dayanand University Dr. Mangal …

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