The cradle of the human race

Friedrich Creuzer (1771-1858) German philologist and archaeologist, was born at Marburg, the son of a bookbinder. In 1802 he was appointed professor at Marburg,...

Tulsi Gabbard, First Hindu In Congress, Uses Bhagavad Gita At Swearing-In

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu to join either chamber of Congress, used the sacred text from her faith in a ceremonial swearing-in conducted by Speaker of the House John Boehner.

The Sacred Ganga and its dolphins: a call for protection

The Ganges River dolphin or Susu, lives in one of the most densely populated regions of the world. One of the main threats to the species is loss of habitat due in large part to the creation of dams and irrigation projects.

Time Line of Lord Krishna Supported by Science

As devotees and followers of the Vedic path, we already accept the premise that Lord Krishna appeared 5,000 years ago and spoke the Bhagavad-gita in the Mahabharatawar. But it is always nice when scholars, other researchers and science can add support to what we already propose. So let’s take a look at this.

Upset Hindus urge Sega remove Lord Krishna from video game

by Rajan Zed Hindus are upset at “Shin Megami Tensei IV: Final” role-playing video game being developed/published by Sega’s subsidiary Atlus depicting Lord Krishna, saying...

Bill Clinton Explains Why He Became a Vegan

When Bill Clinton invited me to lunch in May, I knew better than to expect fried catfish or barbecued ribs. The former president is now a devoted vegan, meaning no meat, fish or dairy products, and he has pursued a healthier way of life for more than three years.

Video: Beautiful Janmastami Celebrations in Hawaii Honor Birth of Lord Krishna

Thursday marked one of the most important Hindu festivals of the year. Known as Janmastami, it was the celebration of the appearance of Lord...

The Out of Africa Theory Versus the Vedic View

by Sri Nandanandana dasa (Stephen Knapp) Many geneticists view that modern man developed and came out of Africa where they migrated across lands to settle...

Grenade Attack at Iskcon Temple in Manipur

A Krishna temple was the victim of a bomb blast on Wednesday, August 16th. Unknown assailants threw a hand grenade into a crowd of people sitting under a large tent outside of the Iskcon temple.

Insects Have the Capacity for Consciousness

by James Gorman, originally published at the New York Times. Bees find nectar and tell their hive-mates; flies evade the swatter; and cockroaches seem to...