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Krishna comes to the rescue of Bhagavad Gita As It Is in Russia

Russian court rejects call to ban Bhagavad Gita Reuters – Dec 28, 2011 A Russian court on Wednesday rejected prosecutors’ calls to ban the Bhagavad Gita, a case that provoked protests in India, by including it on a list of … more

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Bhagavad-gita under attack in Russia

In Russia, the Bhagavad Gita Has a Date in Court New York Times – GLENN KATES – Dec 23, 2011 A Russian group’s demands that the Bhagavad Gita be labeled “extremist” and banned has prompted outrage in India and terse … more

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French government prohibits meat eating in schools – oops… prohibits vegetarian meals

The French Government Outlaws Vegetarianism in Schools European Vegetarian and Animal News Alliance (EVANA) – EUROPEAN VEGETARIAN UNION – Oct 14, 2011 A governmental order issued on October 2, 2011(1) has determined that all meals served in school canteens in … more

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Brought down by democracy

“I did all I could to help people understand the concept of real democracy, where people’s committees ran our country. But that was never enough, as some told me, even people who had 10 room homes, new suits and furniture, … more

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