In today’s divided world of talks about identity and diversity in America, the Rutgers Center for Security, Race and Rights (CSRR) released a report in May 2025 called “Hindutva in America: An Ethnonationalist Threat to Equality and Religious Pluralism.” It describes Hindutva – which is wrongly portrayed as Hindu nationalism (ala Western or European nationalism) , as a dangerous far-right…
In an era where diversity and inclusion are heralded as cornerstones of American society, a disturbing pattern has emerged—one that threatens the very fabric of religious freedom for Hindu Americans. Enter Pieter Friedrich, a self-proclaimed journalist and human rights activist who has made it his mission to traverse city councils across the United States, systematically vilifying Hindu organizations and sowing…
We commend U.S. authorities for thoroughly investigating and clearing the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, in the 2021 labor discrimination case and caste exploitation case. By 2023, plaintiffs withdrew their claims (allegedly paid less than $1 USD per hour, and forced to work up to 90 hours per week, exploited the workers’ caste position),…
In spring 2025, a dangerous conflict flared up along the border between Pakistan and India in the Jammu & Kashmir region, a disputed area known as the Line of Control (LoC). This violence, which shattered a 2021 peace agreement, began after a deadly terrorist attack on April 22, 2025, in Pahalgam, India, where 26 people, mostly Hindu tourists, were killed.…
The Pahalgam Attack: A Chilling Assault on Hindu Identity On April 22, 2025, a horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claimed 26 lives, mostly Hindu tourists, in a calculated assault by militants linked to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front (TRF). The attackers targeted non-Muslims, demanding victims recite Islamic verses or declare their religion, a chilling parallel to…
Legislators from Georgia (GA) show support for the Hindu community (From left to right: Senator Shawn Still, Senator Greg Dolezal, Representative Carter Barret, Senator Jason Esteves, Representative Todd Jones, Dr. Vasudev Patel, GA Representative Esther Panitch, Rajeev Menon, US Congressman (GA-7) Dr. Rich McCormick, Consul General of India, Atlanta Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan and Dr. Ajay Houde) Atlanta, GA – In…
On April 22, 2025, a horrific terrorist attack occurred in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The brutal assault resulted in the deaths of at least 28 innocent Indian civilians, primarily Hindu tourists, and left over 20 others severely injured. The Indian diaspora has responded with an outpouring of solidarity. In San Jose, California, on Sunday, April 27th, about 350…
By Shreyas Suresh “Dharmo Rakshati Rakshitah” — righteousness protects the one who upholds it. This ancient Sanskrit saying encapsulates the essence of the Hindu spirit: to live with integrity, stand by one’s principles, and, through peaceful perseverance, overcome adversity. This wisdom was vividly embodied on April 14th when hundreds of Hindu Americans gathered at the Glenview Hanuman Mandir to honor…
Irvine, CA (February 15, 2025): Abduction, rape, forceful marriage, and conversion of Hindu women to Islam is a calculated measure to prevent births within the group and annihilate Hindus. It is a part of the Hindu genocide currently underway in Bangladesh, a Muslim-majority state. Calling the exploitation of Hindu women “Womb Jihad,” Prof. Renita Mujumdar, a professor of philosophy in…
Hindutva and Hinduism are two facets of the same eternal idea, embodying the philosophical and practical dimensions of a singular ethos. Hinduism, as a profound and ancient philosophy, extends beyond mere belief systems, offering a holistic worldview. Hindutva, as its practical expression, translates this worldview into a way of life. These are not distinct constructs but interconnected aspects of the…
On November 3, 2024, coordinated attacks were carried out by Khalistani extremists at Hindu temples in Canada, sparking concern and unrest among Hindu Canadians. The incidents took place at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Brampton, Ontario, and the Laxmi Narayan Mandir in Surrey, British Columbia, with protests escalating into violent confrontations and alarming responses from the Canadian police. The Attacks…
