Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Deccan Herald

Wire Service: IANS

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/91298/in-pakistan-muslims-hindus-pray.html

In times of adversity, religious differences are forgotten. In a rare demonstration of communal harmony, Muslims recited the Quran while the minority Hindus gathered for special prayers on the banks of river Indus near Shahdad Kot town of Pakistan'...

Author: Staff Writer

Source: Hindustan Times/Indo-Asian News Service

http://www.hindustantimes.com/Amarnath-pilgrimage-ends-in-Kashmir/Article1-591087.aspx

Defying all odds, more than 456,000 pilgrims prayed at the cave shrine of Lord Shiva in southern Kashmir during the Amarnath Yatra that ended on Tuesday.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: The Malaysian Mirror

http://www.malaysianmirror.com/media-buzz-detail/6-nation/48920-hindu-temple-on-postage-stamp

The Sri Maha Mariamman temple, the oldest functioning Hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur, has been given the honour of being the first ever temple portrayed on a postage stamp.

Author: Alastair Macaulay

Source: The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/19/arts/dance/19guru.html

As surprising New York juxtapositions go, none surpass those provided each August by the Erasing Borders festival of Indian dance in its contributions to the Downtown Dance Festival. Here is a downtown plaza surrounded by skyscrapers

Author: Staff Writer

Source: AJC News

Author: Alex Davis

Source: New Jersey News

http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/state/nj-school-district-to-observe-muslim-and-hindu-holidays

South Brunswick is one of a handful throughout state to include Islamic holy days

Two Islamic holidays and a Hindu observation are marked on the South Brunswick School District's 2010-11 school-year calendar.

Author: Miranda Kennedy

Source: NPR

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126143778

In India, there is only 1 psychiatrist for every 400,000 people, according to a recent study by the Indian government. It is one of the lowest ratios anywhere in the world.

It means that most people in India go untreated for substance abuse problems, severe depression and psychotic disorders. Or rather, they go untreated by doctors....

Author: Miranda Kennedy

Source: NPR

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126143778

In India, there is only 1 psychiatrist for every 400,000 people, according to a recent study by the Indian government. It is one of the lowest ratios anywhere in the world.

It means that most people in India go untreated for substance abuse problems, severe depression and psychotic disorders. Or rather, they go untreated by doctors....

Author: Riteshni Singh

Source: The Fiji Times

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=152770

About 40 priests of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji were given certificates to practice yesterday.

Sabha General Secretary Vijendra Prakash said they wanted their priests to be well trained before they went out into communities to perform prayers.

Author: Staff Writer

Source: DNA India

Wire Service: PTI

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_kashmiri-pandits-to-establish-first-cultural-centre-in-us_1417820

The small Kashmiri pandit community in the US have decided to establish their first cultural centre to provide a platform to showcase the richness of Kashmir's Hindu heritage.

Author: Riteshni Singh

Source: The Fiji Times

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=152770

About 40 priests of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji were given certificates to practice yesterday.

Sabha General Secretary Vijendra Prakash said they wanted their priests to be well trained before they went out into communities to perform prayers.

Author: Paras Ramoutar

Source: The Guardian

http://guardian.co.tt/features/life/2010/07/28/hindu-mandir-be-constructed-tobago

The construction of a Hindu mandir in Tobago will enhance the concept of religious and cultural diversity in the nation state of Trinidad and Tobago, according to Rayan Ramoutar, president of the Tobago Hindu Society.

Author: Paras Ramoutar

Source: The Guardian

http://guardian.co.tt/features/life/2010/07/28/hindu-mandir-be-constructed-tobago

The construction of a Hindu mandir in Tobago will enhance the concept of religious and cultural diversity in the nation state of Trinidad and Tobago, according to Rayan Ramoutar, president of the Tobago Hindu Society.

Author: Julia Zappei

Source: Alabama Live

Wire Service: AP

Author: Julia Zappei

Source: Alabama Live

Wire Service: AP