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US: New Jersey Imam shot dead outside mosque in Newark
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The imam, Hassan Sharif, was shot outside the Masjid Muhammad mosque in Newark. The police arrived at the scene of the shooting shortly after 6 am, according to Fritz Frage, Newark's public safety director.
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US condemns vandalism of Hindu Temple in California
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The US State Department on Saturday condemned the vandalism of the Shri Swaminarayan Temple in California.
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"Important to put an end to anti-India agenda": VHP spokesperson Vinod Ban
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Suspected pro-Khalistan activists allegedly defaced the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California, police said, adding that the incident came to light on Friday (local time).
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"I have seen it...extremists, separatists should not be given space": Jais
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Amid the outrage over the defacement of the Swami Narayan temple in Newark, US, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said he is aware of the incident, adding that such 'extremists' should not be given space.
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"Incident hurt sentiments of Indian community": Consulate in San Francisco
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Condemning the defacement of the Swaminarayan Mandir at Newark, California, with anti-India graffiti, the Indian Consulate in San Francisco on Saturday said the incident has hurt the sentiments of the Indian community.
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US: Hindu temple wall defaced by anti-India graffiti, cops treating it as
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Suspected pro-Khalistan activists allegedly defaced the Swaminarayan temple in Newark, California, police said, adding that the incident came to light on Friday (local time).
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PM Modi pays tribute to Rani Lakshmibai on her birth anniversary, hails he
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Rani Laxmibai, popularly known as Queen of Jhansi, played an important role during India's first war of independence (1857-58).
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Festival of summer gifts 'Yala Panchadan' celebrated in Nepal's Lalitpur
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
In the celebrations, barefooted monks walked around the ancient town receiving alms and chanting hymns and prayers. This festival is celebrated by Vajrayana Buddhists, especially Shakyas and Bajracharyas, from the Newar community of Kathmandu, Bhaktapur, Lalitpur, Panauti and Banepa.
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Nepal’s first multi-lingual folk song competition announced
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
The reality show with the aim to preserve and promote Nepal’s diverse culture of folk songs, will provide a platform to participants where they can sing in Nepali, Maithili, Pahari, Bhojpuri, Tamang and Newari language.
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Wearing metal rings and dragging demon deity through the town, Nepal welco
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Falling on Trayodashi (third day) of month of Shrawan (July/August) known as Ghantakarna Chaturdasi is celebrated in memory of mythical demon Ghantakarna’s death.
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Sithi Nakha: The traditional water day of Nepal's Newar community
Updated : 3 years ago IST
One of the important festivals in the Newar community in Nepal is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of Jestha (May/June). According to Hindu mythology, it is said that the day is dedicated to Lord Kumar Kartikeya, the first son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
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Akshay Oberoi receives Artistic Achievement Alumni Award from his alma mat
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Actor Akshay Oberoi was recently honoured by his alma mater and he shared his gratitude for the respect and recognition given to him by them.
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