Those who have eaten beef can also be converted back to Hinduism: RSS leader

Balesh Dhankar, former Hindu council Australia’s associate accused ofrape | Oneindia News

A former Hindu council Australia’s associate and a prominent Indian Australian, Balesh Dhanakar has been accused of drugging and raping women. #BaleshDhankar #Australia #Korean

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar is arrested by Bengaluru Police over remarks on Hindutva | Oneindia News

Kannada actor Chetan Kumar, popularly known as Chetan Ahimsa, has been arrested by Bengaluru police after his tweet on Hindutva went viral. The complaint against him stated that his tweet, which says that ‘Hindutva is built on lies’, allegedly hurt the sentiments of Hindus. #ChetanKumar #ChetanAhimsa #Hindutva

Nithyananda's press office answer the questions | Where is Kailasa and more | Watch | Oneindia News

The press secretary of self-styled godman Nithyananda has answered several queries raised on Twitter about the 'United States of Kailasa country’. On Friday, it had invited questions from registered media organisations who wished to know more about Kailasa. On being asked about the authenticity of Kailasa, the office claimed that it is a ‘revival of the ancient enlightened Hindu civilizational nation’. Founded as a ‘borderless, service-oriented nation’ similar to the Sovereign Order of Malta, Kailasa functions via multiple NGOs from around the world, recognized by the United Nations, it said. #Kailasa #Nityananda #KailasaIsland

India soaks in colours for Holi festival

India celebrates the Holi festival this week, one of the most popular Hindu holidays in honour of the god Krishna and his consort Radha.

What to Know About Holi, the Festival of Colors

What to Know About Holi, , the Festival of Colors. This week, millions of people around the world are celebrating Holi, the Hindu festival of love, color and spring. CNN reports that during the celebration of Holi, people take to the streets and drench each other in colorful powders and buckets of water. The festivities include singing, dancing and a variety of foods. This year, Holi falls on March 8, while communities across India began the holiday the evening before with bonfires as part of Holika Dahan, or Choti Holi. CNN reports that the holiday's most well-known tradition, the throwing of colorful powders, finds its roots in the story of Radha and Krishna, a legendary love story. According to British Museum curator Sushma Jansari, the tale originates in Hindu mythology. . According to British Museum curator Sushma Jansari, the tale originates in Hindu mythology. . The god Krishna drank milk that had been poisoned by a demon, which left him with unnatural blue skin. Taking the advice of his mother, Krishna smeared colored powder on his love, Radha's face, to overcome his fear that his appearance was unsettling. Taking the advice of his mother, Krishna smeared colored powder on his love, Radha's face, to overcome his fear that his appearance was unsettling. According to the myth, the colored powder is what caused Radha to fall in love with Krishna. . CNN reports that Holi has transcended the boundaries of religion to be celebrated around the world.

Rahul Gandhi marks the end of Bharat Jodo Yatra in J&K; addresses rally in Srinagar | Oneindia News

Today, Congress leader and Member of Parliament Rahul Gandhi said that he can understand the pain of Kashmiris and security forces better than BJP and RSS members. Amid heavy snowfall in Srinagar, Opposition party leaders joined Rahul Gandhi as he marked the completion of the Bharat Jodo Yatra. Addressing the mega rally in SK Stadium in Srinagar, he said that his family had faced the violence and can understand better. #RahulGandhi #BharatJodoYatra #JammuAndKashmir