Why marriage as an institution is still intact in India

Apadharna Sivakumar a day ago Region: India

India, along with China, is now touted as the fastest growing economy in the world, and is recognized as such by even the mighty United States of America. However, what many in the West do not understand is that the economy of India, even today, also has a rich social tradition, which is also connected with a religious tradition. Central to this tradition, is the institution of marriage.  Though this institution... more

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Buddhism Finds New Home in United States

Porterjl a day ago Region: Virginia

It’s a beautiful Sunday morning and while many people in are on their way to the local Christian church, members of the Saddhama Vipassana Meditation Center are venturing 45 minutes outside Richmond city limits to Louisa County. The center is a new Buddhist monastery and the members, mostly Vietnamese-American families, sit cross-legged on the floor awaiting the morning sermon. It’s not only Asian American... more

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Alone on Valentine's Day? Indulge Your Romantic Spirit

Jackie ONeal 3 days ago Region: United States

 Alone on Valentine's Day? Indulge Your Romantic Spirit by Jackie O'Neal         According to  The Brookings Institution , singles now make up a larger share of suburban households than married couples with children. Although experts agree being single in and of itself may not be a problem, there are certain events that can cause stress, and frustration. One such problem appears to... more

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The 1Malaysia Concept and what it means.

Ahmad Abang 4 days ago Region: Malaysia

Daro,Malaysia: The IMalaysia concept which was promoted by the Prime Minister of Malaysia,Najib Razak, is basically the continuation of the many attempts by all former leaders of Malaysia to bring the people of this country together, not only to live in peace but to strive towards a common goal. The common goal is of course to live in harmony regardless of  whatever their race or denomination is. The major race... more

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Another Sodomy Trial Rocks Malaysia

Ahmad Abang 6 days ago Region: Malaysia

ANOTHER SODOMY CHARGE!   Daro, Malaysia: Right about now, in the national capital of Kuala Lumpur, Opposition leader and adviser to the Pakatan Rakyat Coalition, Anwar Ibrahim is undergoing another trial on charges of sodomy. This time around the victim of his acts is his former aide, Saiful Bukhari Azlan. This is the second time that Anwar was charged with sodomy. If one can still remember, the first time was ... more

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Heavy snowfall paralyzed Chitral Pakistan

G. H. Farooqui a week ago Region: Pakistan

Chitral Received heavy snow on Friday. Communication system compounded. CHITRAL: Chitral received heavy snowfall on Thursday and Friday night. As a result communication system and supply of electricity totally failed and compounded. As well as the only land route of Chitral also closed via Lawari tunnel due to heavy snowfall at Ziarat. Sartaj Ahmad Khan former Tehsil Nazim told this scribe that some 3 feet 8 inches sno... more

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Heavy snowfall paralyzed Chitral Pakistan

G. H. Farooqui a week ago Region: Pakistan

Chitral Received heavy snow on Friday. Communication system compounded. CHITRAL: Chitral received heavy snowfall on Thursday and Friday night. As a result communication system and supply of electricity totally failed and compounded. As well as the only land route of Chitral also closed via Lawari tunnel due to heavy snowfall at Ziarat. Sartaj Ahmad Khan former Tehsil Nazim told this scribe that some 3 feet 8 inches sno... more

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Buddhism is an Eastern Way of Life Appealing to Westerners

Porterjl a week ago Region: Virginia

By Jessica Porter Scarlett Sams works in a Presbyterian Church during the day, but on Thursday nights she attends a meeting of Tibetan Buddhist’s at Ekoji Buddhist Sangha in Richmond, Va. She is a part of a growing Buddhist movement in the United States of every day Americans finding comfort in this Eastern tradition. “It’s a great community and they are my friends. They are genuine ... more

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Buddhism: Growing With Time

Porterjl a week ago Region: United States

By Jessica Porter With actors like Richard Gere and Orlando Bloom converting to Buddhism, the religion is becoming more main stream in American Culture. Considering many people in the United States grew up Christian, this new wave of Buddhism is taking many by surprise. Buddhism originated from Hinduism and Indian thought around 500 B.C. As it began to travel to Western countries it spread mo... more

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Fostering Better Communication Between The Sexes

Jackie ONeal 2 weeks ago Region: United States

                                                               Part of being human includes  the need to be so... more

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