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'Worse than carnage': Anonymous 'intimidating' letters sent to Hindu temples
The anonymous letters quotes from the Quran.

Surge in Hindu vigilante mobs who ‘attack and kill’ beef-eating Muslims
Narendra Modi’s ruling party is accused of ‘hate speech’ and ‘inviting violence’.

'They called me a terrorist': Young Indians, hate and Hindutva in New Zealand
The people who watched her grow up turned against her - because of her research.

'Crossed the line': Media Council rules against Indian news site for attack on Massey academic
'It is unsustainable to describe it as news,' the decision read.

Small Business: Indian classical dance business contributes to Diwali festival
Future of Indian classical dance in Aotearoa and in keeping the culture alive.

Louis Vuitton yoga mat draws complaints from Hindu activists
The luxury leather yoga mat has been called 'hugely insensitive' by Hindu activists.

Oh my God, give us knowledge
Comment: It's a subject dear to the hearts of 84 per cent of the world's population. But here in New Zealand, religion is almost taboo, Rachel Smalley writes.

Ganesha garnished for the river of life
After months of pouring monsoon rains, millions of devout Hindus across western India celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.

Indian census puts caste issue in spotlight
The decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.

Hindu guru wins open-air cremation battle
It took four years of complex legal wrangling, nearly bankrupted an ailing Hindu guru and has cost the British taxpayer tens of thousands of pounds.

Ganges braced for 60 million bathing pilgrims
Authorities have urged people to avoid dirtying the Ganges - India's most sacred river, yet one of its most heavily polluted.