By Chirag Patel
Current Affairs Officer
National Hindu Students Forum (UK) (NHSF) is devastated by recent attacks in Australia. The attacks have led to a number of Indians being murdered as well as being attacked. These attacks have also been on property; for example a Gurudwara was set on fire. Arrests have been made as a result of the attacks; however it has been members of the Indian community who have been arrested for protesting against the violence. |
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By Varun Anand
External PR Officer
‘Sewa’ which translates to ‘selfless service’ is an integral part of Hindu dharma (path of righteousness). For this reason, National Hindu Students Forum (UK) [NHSF] provides a platform for Hindu students to undertake regular sewa. Although this could just be a charitable donation, it goes way beyond this. Sewa lies not in the action, but the state of mind that precedes it.
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By Sanjay Parekh
NHSF Learning
28th February 2010 (15th Phalguna in the Hindu calendar)
Holi falls on the day of the full moon in the month of Phalguna (Hindu calendar). It is described as being the most colourful festival in the Hindu calendar, and is full of joy and optimism as both nature moves from the gloom of winter. It heralds the arrival of spring, a season of hope and new beginnings, rekindling the spirit of life. After staying indoors during the cold months of winter, people emerge out to see a new sparkling world of colour and life.
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By Varun Anand
External PR Officer
Vikram Solanki inspires students in sports competition endorsed by Seb Coe
On Sunday 21st February 2010, National Hindu Students Forum (UK) [NHSF] hosted their 6th Annual Sports Competition at Loughborough University.
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By Varun Anand
External PR Officer
National Hindu Students Forum (UK) [NHSF], is the largest organisation in UK and mainland Europe that represents the views of young British Hindus. As a non-profit voluntary organisation, NHSF have over 30 active chapters in universities across the UK.
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By Chirag Patel
Current Affairs Officer
Before the Copenhagen Summit in 2009 which highlighted the issue of Global Warming, National Hindu Students Forum (UK) (NHSF) was part of a number of Hindu organisations chosen to help improve the impact humans have on the earth.
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By Sanjay Parekh
NHSF Learning Team
12th February 2010 (14th Maha in the Hindu calendar)
By Indian traditions, Shivaratri occurs every month. However, Maha Shivaratri is predominant festival, where Lord Shiva (auspicious) manifested as Shivalinga, is observed on the 14th day of the dark fortnight of Maha month in the Hindu calendar.
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By Chirag Patel
Current Affairs Officer
The Single Equality Bill proposed to the government has created many concerns amongst the Hindu community due to the fact that some lobby groups with vested “anti Hindu” agenda are pressing to include caste discrimination within the bill. This is due to the fact that references used by these groups are targeted at Hindus and Hindu scriptures.
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