This is a very rare picture. Actually, this is not just a picture. It is the deity of Malliyoor Temple in Kerala. I think, this is the only temple in the country where Ganesh and Krishna are in the same image!

Islamists behead Sikhs for refusing to convert

Islamists behead Sikhs for refusing to convert

Two Sikhs, Jaspal Singh and Mahal Singh, have been beheaded by Islamic theocrats in FATA of Pakistan. The Sikhs were kidnapped 34 days ago and were told to convert to Islam or face death. Intelligence sources said that their heads were chopped when the two men refused and sent to Bhai Joga Singh Gurdwara in Peshawar. The Sikh community in NWFP and Afghanistan have been under pressure from the Taliban to embrace Islam.

Ram Navami celebration in the 'House of Commons" of UK

Ram Navami Celebrations

Posted on Apr 13th, 2009 by  sanmugan

Ram Navami Celebrations at the House of Commons Highlight Hindu Acceptance in UK

Source: www.hinducounciluk.org

LONDON, UK, April 4, 2009: The birthday of Lord Rama was celebrated at the House of Commons on Monday, as the Members’ Dining Room was turned into a Mandir for the afternoon. Over 200 invited guests sang bhajans and watched Aarti performed by two young children, as Hindus from many different traditions celebrated the festival beneath the flag of Lord Hanuman.

Why UPA is not interested in bringing back the "Black Money" deposited in Swiss bank?

All over the world, governments have been trying to get back the black money stashed away in tax havens. The leader of opposition L.K.Advani had written a letter to government of India in April 2008 itself, asking it to take measures to bring back our money.

The Rediff Interview/Dr Chandrapal Singh, father of Pragya Singh Thakur

'My daughter Pragya is innocent' Sheela Bhatt | November 12, 2008 | 14:18 IST
In the first part of the interview, Dr Chandrapal Singh, father of Puranchetanand Giri, better known as Sadhvi Pragya Thakur, who was arrested by the Mumbai police's Anti Terrorist Squad in connection with the bomb blast in Malegaon, spoke of her growing up years and early influences.

Part I: My Daughter Sadhvi Pragnya

Dr Singh, a committed Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh worker for the last 35 years, spoke to rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt at his home in Surat�about why he believes his daughter is innocent.
Excerpts from the second and final part of the interview.