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Russia: Appeal planned against Gita verdict
Prosecutors in Russia are planning to file an appeal against a verdict that rejected their call to ban a translated version of the Bhagavad Gita last month, the holy book of the Hindu religion, which they describe as "extremist literature".A Siberian court on Dec 28 had rejected a plea in banning the Hindu religious book Bhagavad Gita in Russia. Describing Bhagavad Gita as extremist, a group linked

US Hindus want Switzerland to apologize for child abuse
Nevada, Jan 19 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group wants Switzerland to issue an official apology and compensate the Verdingkinder (contract children), whom the authorities reportedly coerced into horrible lives in the past.

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US Hindus commend Pope's environmental stand
Nevada, Jan 18 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group has applauded His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for connecting environmental protection with poverty eradication for human development.

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City of Sparks issues Diwali proclamation

Nevada, Jan 10 (IBNS) City of Sparks (Nevada, USA), incorporated in 1905, issued an official proclamation for Diwali, most popular festival of Hindus, on January nine during its Council meeting.

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Bulgaria adopts Roma Integration Strategy
Sofia, Jan 9 (IBNS) A US based Hindu group has applauded Bulgaria for adopting National Strategy for Integration of Roma in Bulgaria (2012-2020), saying that "it is a step in the right direction".

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US Hindus upset at Russell-Katy divorce

Nevada, Jan 1 (IBNS) English actor-comedian Russell Brand and American musician Katy Perry, who reportedly underwent elaborate Hindu wedding ceremony in October 2010 in Rajasthan (India), are reportedly divorcing and a US based Hindu group said they are 'upset' at the news.

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