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HAF Newsletter July 18, 2005

Promoting Understanding, Tolerance, and Pluralism

 

 

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HAF in the News

Religion News ServiceHindu American Foundation Releases First Ever Annual Survey

of Hindu Human RightsU.S. NewswireReligious Groups Call for Consultation in

Supreme Court Nomination and Confirmation ProcessAsian TribuneU.S. Supreme

Court Addresses Separation of State and Religion in Ten Commandments

RulingHinduism TodayHindu American Foundation Reacts to 10 Commandments

DecisionHindustan TimesAtrocities on Hindus catch US Congressmen's

attentionHinduism TodayHAF Releases Annual Survey of Hindu Human

RightsBangladesh-WebThe US-based Hindu American Foundation releases report on

first annual survey of HHRAsian TribuneHindu American Foundation Gets US

Congress Attention: Reviews Hindu Human Rights Abuses in Pakistan,

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Inside This Newsletter

HAF CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN INDIA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM HAF TO HOLD HINDU

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN IN NEW YORK AND ATLANTA HAF SUMMER INTERNS MEET IN CALIFORNIA

HAF HOSTS SUCCESSFUL DALLAS OUTREACH PROGRAM

HAF Releases First Ever Annual Survey of Hindu Human RightsCLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

We need your support to continue our workPlease click here to support HAF

HAF Condemns Terrorist Attacks in India and the United Kingdom

July 7, 2005

TAMPA, FL: With breaking news of the multiple bombings in London on July 7,

2005, coming just two days after a presumed Islamist terrorist attack on a

Hindu temple in Ayodhya, India, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) expressed

condolences to the victims of the attacks, and condemned the perpetrators of

the terrorism. While Indian security forces killed all 6 attackers at the

temple marking the birthplace of Lord Rama, a widely worshipped incarnation of

God for Hindus, the London attack resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. “We

are shocked and outraged by these wanton attacks on innocent civilians in

London, and at one of Hinduism’s most sacred sites in India,” said Rajan Patel,

member of the HAF Executive Council. “These attacks underscore the need for

resolve and unity to face the recent deluge of terror that

is taking a global turn in attacks on innocent people.” The attack on the

high-security Hindu Ram Janambhomi complex in Ayodha began after terrorists

stormed the temple, shooting at random before exchanging fire with police.

Machine guns and grenades were found with the bodies of the gunmen.

Speculation centers on the Lashkar-e-Toiba, a Pakistan supported Al-Qaida group

as the perpetrators of the attack. The four bomb blasts that targeted London’s

underground transport system and a double-decker bus, on July 7, reportedly

left 38 dead and over 700 injured. British Press Association reports from

London said that a group calling itself “The Secret Organization of Al-Qaida in

Europe” has claimed responsibility.“Hindus have long faced the specter of

terrorism in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir where 350,000 Hindus remain

refugees in their own country, and in Bangladesh where thousands have been

killed and millions forced from their homes,” said Vinay Vallabh, member of the

HAF Executive Council. “It is our hope that the spirit of pluralism and

tolerance shared by Hindus, the brave people of London and our fellow citizens

here in the United States will not waver in the face of terrorism whose

philosophy is incompatible with the very idea of civilization.” For further

information: Please contact HAF.Support HAF - Click here to become a member

HAF to Hold Hindu Awareness Campaign in New York and Atlanta

HAF invites you to the Hindu American Foundation’s 2nd Hindu Awareness Campaign

presentation in New York! From July 30-31 in New York, you will have the

opportunity to meet with HAF leaders Dr. Mihir Meghani (President, HAF) and

Swaminathan Venkatraman (Member, HAF Executive Council), HAF’s 2005 summer

interns, and other supporters in our community, learn about HAF's achievements

and plans, and find out how you can be a part of HAF.

Saturday, July 30, 2005Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pmLocation: The Hindu Temple

Society of North AmericaLakshmi Hall, 45-57 Bowne Street, Flushing, NY 11355.

Phone: 718-460-8484. Web: http://www.nyganeshtemple.org/. Please RSVP to

Pandita Indrani at i_rampersad or (718) 529-3966, Prem Ramkarn at

labarya or 347-239-3513, or to the temple office directly. Click on

the Google map here for directions.Sunday, July 31, 2005.Programs: Youth

Program

with lunch from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm and Community Leaders Program 2:00 pm to

5:00 pm:Location: Long Island home of Drs. Urmila Shivaram and Subrahmanya

Bhat75 Plymouth Rd, Plandome, NY 11030Please RSVP by Phone: 516-627-4485 or

email urmilaa . Click on the Google map here for directions.

HAF invites you to our first event in Atlanta, GA. Please join our leaders to

learn about our achievements and plans, and find out how you can be a part of

HAF.

Saturday, August 6, 2005Time: 12:30pm – 2:30pm (Lunch will be

served)Location: The Palace Restaurant 6131 Peachtree PkwyNorcross, GA

770.840.7770Click on the Google map here for directions.Please RSVP to Sheetal

Shah by July 22.Email: sheetal.d.shah (AT) hinduamericanfoundation (DOT) org Phone:

678.595.8872Members who will be present: Mihir

Meghani, M.D. (President, HAF)Aseem Shukla, M.D. (Member, Board ofs)Suhag Shukla, Esq. (HAF Legal Counsel)Rajan Patel (Member, Executive

Council) Sheetal Shah (Member, Executive Council) For further information:

Please contact HAF.Support HAF - Click here to become a member

HAF Summer Interns Meet in California

July 2, 2005SAN FRANCISCO, CA.: Five California-based Hindu American Foundation

summer interns, Lahari Rao, Aayal Patel, Kartikeya Katir, Nihar Bharbhaiya and

Bhaavika Patel, met with Mihir Meghani, President of the Hindu American

Foundation (HAF), and HAF Executive Council Members, Swaminathan Venkataraman

and Pawan Deshpande. Over dinner, Deshpande explained to the interns the

various issues facing Hindu Americans.

Pictured (from left to right): Lahari Rao, Aayal Patel, Mihir Meghani,

Swaminathan Venkataraman, Kartikeya Katir, Easan Katir, Pawan Deshpande, Nihar

Bharbhaiya, Bhaavika Patel.

Each intern will be working this summer on projects including a study of the US

Government Faith Based and Community Initiatives (FBCI) program, a survey of

violations of Hindu human rights, the documentation of inflammatory Hindu-hate

websites, research of holy festivals and website development. Long time HAF

supporter Easan Katir was also present at the event. For further information:

Please contact HAF.Support HAF - Click here to become a member

HAF Hosts Successful Dallas Outreach Program

July 2, 2005

DALLAS, TX: A Hindu Awareness Campaign presentation was hosted the Foundation

for Pluralism’s series of programs on various religions. Dr. Mihir Meghani

addressed a diverse audience, speaking about the issues facing Hindus and HAF’s

role in addressing them. Dr. Meghani’s presentation was followed by the Shanti

Shanti sisters in concert.Additionally, a meeting was held with community

leaders and was hosted by Sashi Kejriwal. During the meeting with community

leaders, Dr. Meghani stressed the need for Hindu unity, and the promotion of

the values of Hinduism – pluralism, tolerance, and understanding. The

community leaders invited HAF to come for a larger program to educate the

public about the issues facing Hindus in America and worldwide.For further

information: Please contact HAF.Support HAF - Click here to become a member

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