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Hinduism is an Indian religion and dharma, or way of life. It is the world's third-largest religion with over 1.25 billion followers, or 15–16% of the global population, known as Hindus. The word Hindu is an exonym, and while Hinduism has been called the oldest religion in the world, many practitioners refer to their religion as Sanātana Dharma, which refers to the idea that its origins lie beyond human history, as revealed in the Hindu texts. Another, though less fitting, self-designation is Vaidika dharma, the 'dharma related to the Vedas.'

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Shrine of Hazrat Baba in Shimla spreads communal harmony India has remained a land of great saints, assimilating in its fold various cultures and faiths from time to time. It is a land where Sufism has not only flourished in its true spirit but has also.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:38Published 7 hours ago

Hindu man in Lucknow donates money for Ayodhya mosque Displaying mutual tolerance and having regards for each other's beliefs, this is what forms the foundation of Indian culture. Even today, several examples can be found across the nook and corner of the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 03:13Published 7 hours ago

'More grand than Ayodhya Ram temple...': LJP chief's Sita temple pitch Chirag Paswan sought a temple in honour of Hindu goddess Sita in Bihar's Sitamarhi. He said that the Sita temple should be more grand than the Ram temple currently under construction in Uttar Pradesh's.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:14Published 1 day ago

Hindu festival season scaled down due to coronavirus The colourful Hindu festivals of Durga Puja and Dussehra have been scaled down this year in India due to the coronavirus pandemic.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:50Published 1 day ago

Protests held as India observes Black Day to mark Pak invasion of J&K in 1947 Protests were held by PoJK refugees in Jammu as India observed black day to mark Pakistan’s invasion of Jammu and Kashmir In 1947. The protesters slammed the Pakistan government and said that their.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 04:10Published 4 days ago

#BoycottErosNow trends after pervy Navratri posts; when naughty turns raunchy Eros Now has stirred a massive controversy with raunchy social media posts around the Hindu festival of Navratri. The posts, which have now been taken down, have created a massive furore on social.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 08:49Published 4 days ago

Cycle race in Srinagar spread message of peace, togetherness India is a country that carries in its abode, incredible stories of peace and brotherhood. Visuals of a Muslim celebrating Diwali and a Hindu observing Eid often make rounds on social media here... Credit: ANI Duration: 02:42Published 1 week ago

'Mathura temple case has nothing to do with RSS or VHP,' says lawyer Hari Shankar Jain Hari Shankar Jain, counsel for the petitioners in Mathura temple case slammed All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), chief Asaduddin Owaisi over his tweet against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:40Published 1 week ago

Nepal's idol makers get low sales ahead of annual Hindu festivals amid pandemic Made with clay and hay straws, these life-like Durga idols are the product of days of hard labour of the idol-makers. The idols-makers start in much ahead of the biggest festival Durga Puja in the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:51Published 1 week ago

Mahant Balak Das slams Congress's Udit Raj over tweet against Kumbh Mela spending The Peethadheeshwar of Patalpuri Math, Mahant Balak Das slammed Congress leader Udit Raj over his tweet against 'Kumbh Mela'. "Nowadays, new trend is going around leaders to be secular. These kinds of.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Tanishq store alleges threat calls over TV ad, made to write apology A Tanishq store in Gujarat's Kutch allegedly received threat calls over its latest advertisement. The store is Gandhidham had put up an apology note on its door over the TV ad. The handwritten note in.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

Locals to celebrate 'virtual' Dussehra this year in Bengaluru Amid COVID-19 pandemic, people decided to celebrate Dussehra from their homes in Bengaluru and due to this, the sales of idols have hit by nearly 50% in the city. Earlier, idol sellers were facing.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:53Published 2 weeks ago

COVID-19: Indian American Trump supporters outside Walter Reed Hospital call for prayers as President is being treated A prayer vigil was held on Sunday evening for President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump by the Indian American community to wish them a speedy recovery. His supporters not only gathered outside the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:59Published 3 weeks ago

UN must intervene to protect minorities from persecution in Pakistan, asks woman activist A rights activist from Pakistan, Anila Gulzar has requested the United Nations to intervene and protect minority rights in Pakistan as they have been facing persecution foe the past seven decades... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:20Published on September 25, 2020

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Babri verdict: Pawaiya says victory of 110cr Hindus, Chouhan says truth prevails IndiaTimes - Published on September 30, 2020
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Days after JP Nadda’s attack, Mamata Banerjee tries to woo Hindus Mamata Banerjee announced the establishment of a Dalit Academy and expansion of the Hindi Academy and the Rajbanshi Academy. Besides, she unveiled a scheme to restore mandirs, masjids and gurdwaras in.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 14, 2020
Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government announces stipend for Hindu priests The West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced a stipend of Rs 1,000 per month for Hindu priests on Monday. DNA - Published on September 14, 2020

Ahead of 2021 West Bengal polls, Mamata announces monetary help, housing for Hindu priests Under frequent attack by opposition parties for "minority appeasement", West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday announced monthly financial assistance of Rs 1,000 and free housing for over.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 14, 2020
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's son apologises after his tweet offends Indians Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son Yair has apologised to Hindus after he faced flak from some Indians who found one of his tweets to be "quite offensive". On Sunday, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 28, 2020	MEA thanks Afghanisthan for safe return of of 11 Afghan Sikhs, Hindus Eleven members of the Sikh community from Afghanistan, who were granted short-term visas by the Indian Embassy in Kabul, including Nidan Singh Sachdeva, who was abducted from a gurudwara in Paktia.. DNA - Published on July 27, 2020
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Hinduism

Religion and way of life

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