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Pakistani Hindu Girls kidnap and Forced Marriages‏

A Protest Rally against atrocities committed on Hindu women in Pakistan took place in Whitehall, London on 6 April 2012. I, Ms Ano Rao, Executive Member of Hindu Council UK, participated along with many other Hindu organisations in the UK to show their solidarity with the Hindus in Pakistan. I as the HCUK representative went with my family of five members to support this rally. Everyone at the rally was happy that we joined them.

I was interviewed by one of the leaders of this rally. He asked me ... Read more...

The Ditchley Foundation Conference

The Ditchley Foundation Conference - Multiculturalism and Religion in Foreign Policy, 19-21 April 2012, Ditchley Park, Oxfordshire

Brief Attendance Report – Gautam Banerji, Honorary Secretary to the Governing Board. HCUK

As a part of community engagement on policy issues, an invitation was extended to the Hindu Council UK by Sir John Holmes, Director, The Ditchley Foundation, for participation at its international conference on Multiculturalism and Foreign Policy, held at Ditchley Park, Oxfordshir... Read more...

Hindu Voter Participation for 3rd May Elections

On Thursday 3rd of May 2012 there will be elections for Mayor of London, Member of London Assembly as well as Local Council elections. It is imperative that Hindu community participates in the election process by going out and voting. The Hindu community has to become active within national and local politics to ensure we have a strong voice. Read more...

Diamond Jubilee Celebrations at Westminster Abbey

Diamond Jubilee celebrations were held at the Westminster Abbey for the Queen at the Commonwealth Day Service on 12 March 2012.

The Queen's illustrious speech about connecting cultures throughout the Commonwealth set this year's celebrations for what was a very colourful service with some exotic songs and dance routines from across the world. Read more...

London Olympics & Dow Chemicals sponsorship Row

BBC London News ran a story on the current protests by India against Dow Chemicals sponsoring the wrap round the main stadium for India claims Dow Chemicals has not paid due compensation to the victims of the Bhopal disaster of 1984 when Dow's wholly owned subsidiary Union Carbide was held responsible for accidentally releasing a toxic gas into the area, exposing overall a ½ million people. Read more...