Arul Louis- The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has condemned the violence in Delhi that resulted in deaths and the destruction of places of worship and called for the arrest and prosecution of those responsible regardless of their religious affiliation. “We urge all those making inflammatory statements to take stock of the destructive impact of their […]
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Hindu American Foundation lobbies US Congress to act on issues of significance to Indian subcontinent
indica News Bureau A group of American Hindus traveled to Washington, D.C., in an annual effort to lobby elected officials to take legislative action and to promote strengthening US-India relations and condemn violence on the Indian subcontinent, according to the Hindu advocacy group organizing the trip More than 80 members of the Hindu American […]
Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard enters 2020 presidential fray
Ritu Jha – Rumors about Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s possible presidential run for 2020 were confirmed Friday when the first Hindu Congresswoman announced on national television she would be in the race. Gabbard’s run was no surprise to the Indian-American community though many now focus on whether her campaign could give people a better […]
‘I am Hindu American’ Campaign Kicks Off
indica News Bureau – The Hindu American Foundation has started a campaign called ‘I Am Hindu American’ to build awareness about the Hindu religion and the community around it among other Americans. The Washington DC-based non-profit advocacy organization said that Hindus, who make up about 1 percent of the US population, have successfully made inroads […]
HAF honors two for promoting Hinduism
Businessman Yogi Chugh was picked for championing the community, lawyer Garth Pickett for his interfaith work Ritu Jha The Hindu American Foundation’s Silicon Valley chapter honored businessman Yogi Chugh with the 2018 HAF Pride of the Community Award for consistently addressing the concerns of Hindu Americans and other minorities. Garth Pickett, who practices […]