Can Hindus Self-Govern Competitively? Lessons from the Nithyananda Scandal « Indian Realist

• Can Hindus Self-Govern Competitively? Lessons from the Nithyananda Scandal « Indian Realist

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  • By Rajiv Malhotra
  • The Christian Church has the longest continuous history of governance, with a tremendous track record of protecting its interests under all circumstances. Its history of corporate governance is not only remarkable amongst religions but also when compared to commercial multinational corporations. Most people are unaware that it was the Church that first invented many of the corporate management procedures, norms and laws in use today by multinational corporations.
  • The Church has learned a great deal through trial and error and has thus become robust. The proof lies in its ability to survive even after hundreds of scandals in its history. Its latest scandals involve many thousands of minor children who were sexually abused by hundreds of priests in dozens of scattered locations across the world. This went on for a period of many decades and was systematically covered up by its leadership at the highest levels. Yet the resilience of the Church in protecting itself is amazing.
  • The closest Hindu body to the World Council of Churches is the Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha, and it was disinterested in playing such a role. The role is critical it felt, but HDAS was not in a position to perform it.
  • In the absence of competent leadership that can build teamwork, Hinduism faces a bleak future in a world filled with civilization clashes.

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The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Frontpage | Pak, Bangla nationals trying to enrol as citizens: Andhra BJP

• The Telegraph - Calcutta (Kolkata) | Frontpage | Pak, Bangla nationals trying to enrol as citizens: Andhra BJP

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  • The BJP unit of Andhra Pradesh today alleged that over one lakh Pakistani and Bangladeshi nationals, who were staying illegally in the state, were trying to enrol themselves as Indian citizens during the on-going Census drive.

    Speaking to reporters here, party spokesperson N V S Prabhakar demanded appointment of an IAS officer to supervise the Census exercise and ensure that no foreigners could enlist as Indian citizens, particularly in the old city areas.

  • Hyderabad

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Monarchy can make a comeback, Paras says

• Monarchy can make a comeback, Paras says

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  • Former crown prince  has claimed that the monarchy can make a comeback in the country if the people so desires.

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    Talking to media persons in Birgunj on Wednesday afternoon, Paras, however, said that he has no desire to become king of Nepal. Paras is known for his notorious acts before becoming crown prince.
    
    He said he is in favour of again declaring Nepal a Hindu nation, as demanded by few organisations.
    
  • Paras reached Birgunj to inaugurate a newly established eye hospital. Large number of pro-monarchists chanted slogans for restoration of monarchy in the country. nepalnews.com

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Prayer, persuasion to mark renewed Mandir drive - Lucknow - City - The Times of India

• Prayer, persuasion to mark renewed Mandir drive - Lucknow - City - The Times of India

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  • Ram Mandir issue rears its head once again, albeit with a high dose of drama. Saffron forces set for a relaunch are eager to hit the road after Congressmen, currently on the roll, park their chariots. However, the parivar has opted for a brand new avatar, that of penitent and polite Munnabhai, to force a change of heart in rivals including MPs and MLAs over long-pending `mandir nirman' in Ayodhya.
    
    Come August 16, volunteers of Hanumat Shakti Jagran Yatra -- a campaign planned by VHP's Akhil Bharatiya Karyakarta Sammelan at Haridwar early this month, will walk upto MPs and MLAs and request a rethink over the mandir issue. "The combined power of prayer and persuation cannot be undermined and results,'' says central secretary of VHP Purushottam Narain Singh, "could be truly dramatic.''
    
    "We have instances in past where career politicians like Narasimha Rao abandoned party line to fulfil a commitment dictated by conscience. Moreover, if Parliament could pass legislation for taking over the control of Somnath temple, why can't it clears construction of Ram temple in the Ram Nagri,'' he asked.
  • If the tactic fails, next plan of action entails invoking divine intervention. The Yatra will organise Hanuman Chalisa recital at every khand and shakha. The number of recitals will vary from 11 to 101 depending upon the intensity of the response, a senior prachark told TOI. The recital, he said, would prove to be a major draw and have high degree of public participation. Ninety percent of Hindu adults can recite Hanuman Chalisa and unlike others the recital will last a few minutes, so it will be a sure hit, he said.

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Hanuman goes 3D - dnaindia.com

• Hanuman goes 3D - dnaindia.com

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  • A new Hindi film Bal Hanuman2, a sequel to its original, has walked into the history books for being India’s first ever 3D Digital animation feature film. Produced and directed by Pankaj Sharma, the film’s target audience is understandably kids and youngsters. It narrates the adventurous child hood antics of Lord Hanuman and shows him as the protector of goodness as he fights all evils.

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