Battle to reclaim the ‘Swastika’ as pious symbol is on in Canada

1st February 2023 – For a common Canadian, it is taken for a fact that the Nazi symbol is called ‘Swastika’. For this person, the symbol connotes hatred, religious extremism and fascism. For this person, it is anti-Semite, anti-Jew and has the power bring back horrors from the annals of World War II history. Anyone […]

California strengthens law against display of Nazi hate symbol Hakenkreuz

22nd September 2022 – Early this week, the California Governor Gavin Newsom gave his nod to toughen state laws against the display of Nazi hate symbol Hakenkreuz (hooked cross), loosely known as Nazi Swastika. The assembly found that the existing laws are not stringent enough. Technically known as Assembly Bill 2282 (AB 2282), the bill […]

Australian state Victoria bans Nazi symbol Hakenkreuz, what it means for Hindus globally?

27th June 2022 – Last week, Victoria became the first Australian state to ban the Nazi hate symbol, Hakenkreuz or the hooked cross. Displaying the hate symbol in Victoria is now a punishable offence and anyone found in breach may face up to 12 months in prison and fines up to almost AUD 22,000 or […]

This is what Hindu Forum Canada has written to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate

6th April 2022 – Today, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has sent their official written submission to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) which aims to eliminate racism and ensure that systemic racism and hate do not reduce social and economic opportunities for people in Ontario. The letter refers to the growing Hinduphobia in Canada and how […]

This is what Hindu Forum Canada has written to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate

6th April 2022 – Today, the Hindu Forum Canada (HFC) has sent their official written submission to Ontario’s Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD) which aims to eliminate racism and ensure that systemic racism and hate do not reduce social and economic opportunities for people in Ontario. The letter refers to the growing Hinduphobia in Canada and how […]

Canada-India relations seems to be back on a positive trajectory; but what are the challenges?

29th March 2022 – Improved relations between US and India have had its ripple effects across the border as well. In the past few months, it seems that Canada-India relations are back on a positive trajectory and the latest talks between the two democratic nations to achieve the full potential in trade, economics and other […]

Calling “Swastika” a Nazi symbol is to deny Hindu-Canadians their religious right and freedom: Liberal MP

3rd March 2022 – In a passionate statement delivered in the Canadian Parliament on Monday, Chandra Arya, Liberal MP from Nepean, called upon the members of the Parliament and Canadian citizens to distinguish between the sacred symbol of Swastika and the Nazi symbol of hate, Hakenkreuz or the hooked cross.   His speech was well […]

Proposed anti-Hate Bill good, but incomplete and hurtful to Canadian Hindus, Buddhists

5th February 2022 – Last Thursday, NDP House Leader Peter Julian had tabled Bill C-229 as a private member bill that aims to prevent Canadians from selling, promoting and displaying symbols that resemble or promote hatred in the society. Although, the bill has been tabled with all the good intentions, but it surely falls short […]

This is must-watch documentary for Hindus and non-Hindus alike on Swastika

6th January 2022 – A well researched documentary named ‘The Silence of Swastika’ was released on 30th December 2021 and it has already left the internet audience in awe. With over 600K views on YouTube in a week of its release and a 9.9 ranking on IMDb, the documentary is definitely making an impact on […]

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