Hindus
Trump White House faith outreach a picture of selective access
By Adelle M. Banks — October 5, 2018
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The White House says its administration 'continues to engage hundreds of faith leaders on various issues that directly impact their communities,’ but some say they’re not in that number.
Nepal bans Hindu practice of exile during menstruation
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald — August 23, 2018
KATHMANDU, Nepal (RNS) — Placing menstruating girls and women in sheds or huts is a centuries-old tradition called chhaupadi, practiced throughout the Hindu-majority country. But on Aug. 17, it became an offense.
Suicide bomber targets Sikhs, Hindus in Afghanistan; 19 dead
By Associated Press — July 1, 2018
(AP) — A suicide bomber targeted a group of Sikhs and Hindus on their way to meet Afghanistan’s president in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Sunday, killing at least 19 people.
Conservative evangelicals revel in their ‘unprecedented’ presidential access
By Adelle M. Banks — July 19, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) — Meanwhile, most everyone else is kept at arm's length.
In his own words: President Obama on faith
By Adelle M. Banks — January 9, 2017
WASHINGTON (RNS) Quotes from the 44th president about faith over his two terms in the White House.
Dozens arrested for attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh
By RNS staff — November 6, 2016
DHAKA— Attacks on Hindus, who make up around 8 percent of the population are not uncommon in the mostly Muslim South Asian country, but the scale of the recent anti-Hindu violence is unusual.
Top 5 surprising religion and politics stories (and it’s only May)
By Tobin Grant — May 13, 2016
It's unexpected events like these that keep me loving religion and politics in the USA.
Vows and body piercings abound as Hindus celebrate Thaipusam in Malaysia
By Alexandra Radu — January 25, 2016
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (RNS) The festival is thought to bring peace, good health and blessings to devotees. For tourists, Thaipusam offers a window on the concept of “mind over matter.”
5 faith facts about Bobby Jindal: An ‘evangelical Catholic’
By David Gibson — June 24, 2015
(RNS) Last in the polls, the Louisiana governor has one of the more intriguing religious backgrounds among all the contenders. Here are five faith facts about the newest Republican candidate.
India’s Christians concerned about growing attacks on religious minorities
By Arielle Dreher — May 27, 2015
NEW DELHI (RNS) The attacks on the Christian community have come against a background of fear, triggered by Hindus in Narendra Modi’s party, that Christians are increasing their efforts to proselytize -- especially in schools.
Americans view Jews, Christians warmly; atheists, Muslims get cold shoulder
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — July 16, 2014
WASHINGTON (RNS) A new survey finds -- surprise!-- we like ourselves. U.S. adults feel most warmly about those who share their religion.
Bangladesh Parliament member sentenced to death for crimes against Hindus
By Richard S. Ehrlich — October 2, 2013
(RNS) A court in Muslim-majority Bangladesh sentenced an Islamist member of Parliament to death for genocide and other crimes against Hindus during the country's 1971 war for independence.
New Congress more religiously diverse, less Protestant
By David Gibson — November 19, 2012
(RNS) Three Buddhists, a Hindu and a “none” will walk into the 113th Congress, and it’s no joke. Rather, it’s a series of “firsts” that reflect the growing religious diversity of the country. By David Gibson.
Buddhist, Hindu make history in new Congress
By Daniel Burke — November 7, 2012
(RNS) Congress will become a shade more religiously diverse this January, after Tuesday’s election of the first Hindu representative and first Buddhist senator. By Daniel Burke.
Study: Muslims and Hindus less likely to have premarital sex
By Jeanie Groh — October 26, 2012
RNS) Although most major religions discourage sex outside of marriage, Muslims and Hindus are more likely to abstain from extramarital sex than Christians and Jews, according to a new study. By Jeanie Groh.
