A vermilion dot on the forehead is one of India’s most widely accepted Hindu cultural insignias. But at the festival, where ...

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The South African Hindu Maha Sabha reportedly has called for action after a teacher allegedly cut off a sacred thread from the wrist of a Hindu student.

A teacher in South Africa allegedly cut the sacred thread from the wrist of a Hindu student. The SAHMS has condemned the incident and demanded action from the education authorities.

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