By Geeta Sikand, Associate Clinical Professor, University of California Irvine Hindu organizations are experiencing what happens when there aren’t enough adults in the room. A recent report highlights nine significant cases of vandalism targeting Hindu temples across various regions of America, reflecting a troubling trend of anti-Hindu activities. This article takes a deep dive into the role of Hinduphobic organizations…
At a time when the world is filled with conflict and everyone is focused on interfaith harmony, the legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur shows us the way. Guru Tegh Bahadur, the ninth Sikh Guru, sacrificed his life while protecting Hindus from persecution. His martyrdom, Shaheedi Divas, is commemorated every year on November 24th. Earned the Name and Lived to It…
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…
By Geeta Sikand, Director of Communications Americans For Hindus Cisco Systems and the Hindu/Indian American community, scored a significant victory in May 2024 when the court penalized the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) in its high-profile caste discrimination lawsuit filed on behalf of a “Dalit” employee at Cisco. The Civil Rights Department (CRD) has been sanctioned, as the court awarded…
Memorization can often be a difficult task, especially when faced with large texts with complex information. A simple yet effective technique known as “repeating twice” can significantly help here. This method involves hearing a passage once and repeating it twice, creating a powerful framework for embedding information in your memory. See how it works and why it is very effective.…
In a publication titled Recipe for a Livable Planet: Achieving Net Zero Emissions in the Agrifood System1, the World Bank lays bare the unacceptable cost of meat-eating on the earth. The bank also suggests that Western/developed/high-income countries should move away from completely meat-based food to a vegetarian diet or vegan diet. The report has been authored by 3 researchers with…
In these turbulent times, the sinister machinations of the organization “HINDUS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS” (HfHR) have plunged the “Hindu” community into a maelstrom of anguish, deprivation, and unrelenting fear. What masqueraded as a bastion of representation for the “Hindu” community has unveiled itself as nothing short of a cesspool of venomous hatred, deliberate misinformation, and the vilest forms of bigotry.…
If you have a Hindu neighbor, colleague, or friend, you may be wondering why they don’t eat beef. Many of them don’t eat any meat but you may be shy to ask why is it so. This article will try to address your question. Hinduism has a deep and multifaceted respect for nature, evident in its scriptures, philosophies, and practices.…
Earth Month is a time when our collective consciousness turns toward our planet—the magnificent blue-green orb that cradles all life. It’s a period of reflection, action, and unity, where we recognize that our well-being is intricately tied to the health of our environment. As we explore this theme, let’s draw inspiration from ancient Hindu wisdom and cultural concepts. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam…
A report by Professor Geeta Sikand, a Community Activist and Director of Communication at Americans for Hindus, a bipartisan Independent Political Action Committee. An ongoing barrage of venomous hate-filled anti-Hindu narratives has led to the epitome of Hinduphobia, hate-mongering, and bigotry in North America. Of note, the Hinduphobia phenomenon is also known by its many cognate terms like Hindumisia, Hindutvaphobia,…
Professor Geeta summarized the Hinduphobic publications and responses from the Los Angeles Times (LA Times) and suggested a comprehensive action plan for the media to remedy the situation in the future. Hinduphobia is rife in the United States, FBI Reports highlight that anti-Hindu hate crimes doubled in a year. Professor Geeta has been continuously responding to the hateful reports by…
