‘We have arrived’: Mammoth deity statues announce Hindus’ rising status in the West
RNS) — At least five towering statues of Hindu gods have been built across Canada and the US in the past
All posts by Richa Karmarkar
Read More »
Richa Karmarkar
10:27
DOJ drops forced labor case against largest Hindu temple in America
RNS) — Though the DOJ investigation is now closed, the civil case will resume in federal court at an unscheduled
Richa Karmarkar
08:30
For the first time, a law school has a space just for Hindus
RNS) — The founders hope that the newly formed group will allow young Hindus to discuss their differing opinions, values, practices
Richa Karmarkar
20:23
Hindu advocates, rejecting H-1B ‘elite,’ seek to defend all Indian immigrants
RNS) — As anti-immigrant rhetoric expands to those who come both legally and illegally, many South Asian Americans feel it is
Richa Karmarkar
10:32
Why trade official’s use of the term ‘Brahmins’ on Fox News sparked Hindu outrage
RNS) — Peter Navarro, speaking Sunday about the Trump administration’s new 50% tariff on Indian goods, criticized India’s trade policies before
Richa Karmarkar
04:21
Human rights activist’s new novel shines a light on ‘invisible’ asylum-seekers from India
RNS) — ‘The Freedom Seeker’ tells the fictional story of a 12-year-old girl and her family, representing real experiences of
Richa Karmarkar
05:22
How Hindus are embracing gender equality in an ancient siblings tradition
RNS) — The bond between siblings shouldn't be gendered, say these American Hindus. The post How Hindus are embracing gender equality
Richa Karmarkar
08:23
How anti-caste reformer BR Ambedkar left his legacy on modern Buddhism
RNS) — Many Buddhists today trace their social justice activism to the work of BR Ambedkar, the Indian caste abolitionist who
Richa Karmarkar
00:19
Adding local color, American Hindus fashion Holi into a festival of belonging
RNS) — Thursday (March 13) marks the start of Holi, the colorful festival welcoming in springtime. But it’s not just for
Richa Karmarkar
07:21
Rutgers decides not to adopt caste policy, but both sides laud decision as a win
RNS) — ‘Rutgers, in their announcement, has outlined the most robust response to caste discrimination by any university in the United
