Ohio Senator JD Vance reveals Hindu wife's support for his Christian faith

Sen. JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri Vance discuss their lives and faith in an interview with Fox News. (Photo: Screenshot/Fox News) Ohio Senator JD Vance, a top contender for the US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s Vice-President position, has opened up about his religious journey and the unexpected support he received from his Hindu wife, … Read more

Election results: Modi’s reduced majority suggests waning appeal of Hindu nationalism

(Photo: Unsplash/Sikandar Ali) The early results of the national elections in India may suggest a significant shift in the political landscape as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party-led alliance appears set to form the government for a third consecutive term, though with a narrow victory. Contrary to Modi’s campaign’s tall claims, the numbers fall … Read more

Hindu nationalist groups embark on cross-country 'Ram Rath Yatra' in United States and Canada

(Photo: Shireen Bhatia/CT India) Hindu nationalist groups in the United States and Canada have embarked on an ambitious two-month tour of over 1,000 temples across North America with a “Ram Rath Yatra,” jointly orchestrated by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America (VHPA) and its Canadian counterpart. The Yatra, which translates to “journey” or “pilgrimage,” will … Read more

Rising tensions in Tripura as Hindu group plans protest against tribal Christians on Christmas Day

Battala, Agartala, Tripura, India. (Photo: Unsplash/Sourav Debnath) In a move that threatens to heighten communal tensions, the Janajati Dharma Sanskriti Suraksha Manch (JSM), an affiliate of the pro-Hindu Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has announced its intention to stage a protest rally on Christmas Day in Agartala, the capital of Tripura. The focus of their demonstration … Read more

Controversial Hindu guru’s comments against the Christian community cause tensions in Punjab

(Photo: Unsplash/Sehaj #14) The Christian community in Punjab is up in arms after a self-styled Hindu spiritual guru used derogatory language against the Christian faith and community. Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, who is also known as Bageshwar Dham Baba is a controversial figure who is often identified with Hindu right-wing politics. During his recent visit to … Read more

Communal tensions erupt in Nepalgunj between the Hindu and Muslim community

(Photo: Christian Today/Hanna Mitchell) In an unusual turn of events in the usually peaceful nation of Nepal, a curfew was enforced in Nepalgunj city on October 3, amid concerns of communal (sectarian) violence between Hindus and Muslims. The strife began when a Hindu boy posted a controversial social media status about Muslims in the regional … Read more