Hinduism
Swastika, NY Town Board Votes To Keep Name, Cites Use In Hindu, Buddhism
The controversial icon has religious meaning to Hindus and Buddhists that predate the version of the symbol used in Nazi Germany.
Thanksgiving Prayers 2019: Prayers From World Religions
The values Thanksgiving celebrates—the importance of family and friends, the comfort of home and a spirit of gratitude—are shared across the world's major faiths.
Diwali Wishes in English and How to Say 'Happy Diwali' in Hindi
Diwali, also called the "festival of lights," is a joyous occasion that calls for people to extend good wishes to their family and friends.
What Is Diwali? 'Festival of Lights' Celebrates Triumph of Good Over Evil
If you hear "Diwali" and think of Michael Scott, now's a good time to brush up on your knowledge of the festival.
Best Wishes and Greetings for Hindu Festival of Lights
Diwali is one of the most important festivals in Hinduism.
Why Is India Rejecting the Taj Mahal?
The BJP called it a relic that had been "built by traitors," and attacks anything associated with the centuries of Muslim rule in India.
Teenage Lovers In Suicide Pact As Parents Reject Union
Witnesses said that the couple kissed each other before throwing themselves in front of an oncoming train.
In Pictures: Holi, the Hindu Festival of Color
Streets across the Indian subcontinent are a riot of colors as Hindus celebrate Holi, the spring festival of color.
Hindus Celebrate Maha Shivratri
Maha Shivratri, or the great night of Shiva, is celebrated once a year.
Monastic Buddhists Are Afraid of Death, Despite Beliefs
Thinking of the self as an illusion was assumed to curb fears of death and spark generosity. Researchers were shocked to find otherwise.
Hindu Guru Claims Harassment by Russian Religious Group
An Orthodox Christian activist and his followers have been accused of systematically harassing Hindus in Russia.
Hidden Temple Discovered in Bangalore
The ancient site contained a broken veeragallu—a "hero stone," which commemorates a warrior who died in battle.
Missing, Headless Statue of Hindu Sacred Cow Discovered
Experts believe that the statue was stolen before it was buried.
India's Lowest Caste Protests Right-Wing Violence
Dalits have been ostracized by upper-caste Hindus for centuries for doing jobs they deemed as impure.
'Cow Slaughterers' Should Face National Security Act
Eating and killing cattle is a source of political and religious tensions across India.
India Rules to Ban Religion and Caste in Elections
The Supreme Court stepped into a long-standing debate on the influence of religion on voters.
Magnum Photographer Abbas Looks in on Hinduism
Abbas talks to Newsweek about his latest book, 'Gods I've Seen: Travels Among Hindus.'
Stretching Across History—Yoga's Continuous Changes
The five periods of yoga reveal the practice has undergone transformations while transcending regions and religions.
At Least 20 Killed in Kashmir Protests
Despite an emergency curfew, people gathered on the streets again on Monday.
Bangladesh: Nine Injured in Attack on Hindu Temple
Two people suffered gunshot wounds and seven others less serious injuries in a bomb and gun attack on Thursday.
India's Holy Cow Vigilantes
Muslims are being killed over beef, and India's credibility is at stake—along with a $10 billion beef, buffalo and leather industry.
The Ganges River Is Dying Under the Weight of Modern India
The country's future depends on keeping the holy river alive.
Modi's India: Caste, Inequality and the Rise of Hindu Nationalism
Caste and social inequality persist in India, but the poor are now political in a way unheard of in the decades after independence.
India: Modi Must Embrace Religious Tolerance
Mass conversions to Hinduism are undermining India's tradition of tolerance.