Tag Archives: Hinduism

Modi, Texas and Trump

Posted on September 19, 2019 by annetbell

On a previous trip to  America, the two strong leaders met and appeared quite amicable. My friend Page sent me this article below from the Washington Post this morning. She had visited India during college and also knows my love … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi and the BJP

Posted on April 10, 2019 by annetbell

A Hindu Nationalist Wave May Lift Modi to Victory  published by the Wall Street Journal Conflict with Pakistan and media-savvy supporters have boosted the Indian prime minister’s prospects. By Sadanand Dhume April 4, 2019 7:20 p.m. ET Indian Prime Minister … Continue reading →

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Mr. Modi

Posted on April 9, 2019 by annetbell

(Let me introduce you to PM Modi who is up for reelection in India  beginning tomorrow. This post was before Mr. Modi’s first national election. I have written quite a few posts on Mr. Modi. If you would like to … Continue reading →

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India, the World’s Largest Democracy Takes Her Responsibility and Right to Vote, Seriously

Posted on April 8, 2019 by annetbell

National Elections in India are coming  beginning on April 11 and ending on May 19.  Imagine, there are nine phases and yes, people stand in line for hours to cast a vote. Then they  soak a finger in dark ink … Continue reading →

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Gandhi’s Ashram

Posted on February 17, 2019 by annetbell

ash·ram Dictionary result for ashram /ˈäSHrəm/ noun (especially in South Asia) a hermitage, monastic community, or other place of religious retreat Sunday is a perfect time to visit Gandhi’s Ashram in Ahmadabad. In fact any day in the midst of … Continue reading →

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Alcohol In Predominately Hindu India

Posted on September 29, 2016 by annetbell

World One of India’s most-populous states recently banned alcohol. Mayhem ensued. Praveen Kumar, in a white sleeveless vest, says he is too afraid to a drink since prohibition started in April. His wife, Sumedhi Kumar, is part of a women’s … Continue reading →

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Gita

Posted on September 1, 2016 by annetbell

Krishna in the front Namaste ! Today  is the Hindu celebration  of the Bhagavadi Gita or the birth of the Hindu classical scripture, the most important influential Hindu scripture and philosophy. It is rather ironic that the video below gives … Continue reading →

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Monkey Madness!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by annetbell

Namaste! This is one of my favorite images.  It is from Delhi and shows  conundrum of humans and monkeys in India. Monkeys are everywhere  because of the  Hudaman, the Hindu  monkey god.    Hindus revere Hanuman, the Monkey god and … Continue reading →

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Chrisitian Persecution in India

Posted on March 15, 2016 by annetbell

 Christian persecution by Hindus rises in India, say humanitarian groups By Perry Chiaramonte Published March 14, 2016 This is  world wide persecution.  The US government is resisting calling the persecution and religious killings in the Middle East , genocide. I … Continue reading →

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Revisiting the Caste System

Posted on March 3, 2016 by annetbell

Today, I was going to post on death rituals or mummification and reincarnation but as I was doing research, I got interested in learning about caste systems in India and ancient Egypt.   I always feel  a tad tenuous speaking … Continue reading →

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