Rev David Hart  had created a storm in England and the United States when he converted to Hinduism. It seems the debate has not yet died down. The Hindu newspaper writes (not linking as the site is on https) A controversy has broken out in the U.K. and the U.S. with the media reflecting a debate over an Anglican priest who converted to Hinduism in Kerala where he has now stayed for nearly a year, and where he regularly offers ritual prayers in a temple.  Rev. David Hart, 52, who has a fascination for Lord Ganesha, celebrated Vinayaka Chathurthi in front of his house here last month. Mainstream newspapers, church journals, popular websites and radio stations in the U.K. and the U.S. are now debating the propriety of allowing Rev. Hart to continue his "pluralist religious identity" while remaining a priest of the Church of England. Cranmer writes: (the article was removed from the original source) “One priest, the Rev David Hart, a convert to Hinduism

A multi-colored and pictorial book on the famous Bhadrachalam Sri Rama temple will be brought out by the temple trust. Indian Express reports: The book, titled ‘Sri Bhadrachalam Ramayanam,’ will have art works done by well-known artist Neeli Venkata Ramana.  “The book is in its final stages. Vedic scholars are whetting the manuscript to avoid any possible bloomers,” said temple trust board executive officer V Ramakrishnam Raju. Updated on December 12, 2017. Nothing much was heard about the book. Do not think it was even published and made available to public. May a limited number was printed and might be available on a book store associated with temple on its permises.

Several newspapers during Diwali reported about the Chinese made idols of Hindu gods flooding the Indian market. This made in China idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses are very popular. They have shine and glow but inside it is harmful chemicals including lead. Hindustan Times reports "The demand has grown exponentially since last year and people are finding it more attractive than the Indian-made idols," Sharad Goyal of Kriti Creations, a shop in south Delhi 's Khan Market said.  “The usual practice of Chinese manufacturers is to send an expert team to study the Indian market and understand the current trends, especially during the festive season. Armed with the knowledge, they produce in China in bulk what the Indians are looking for, with slight innovations and export them through various channels to this country with a cheaper price tag.” The advantage of Chinese made idols – neat, shiny in appearance and cheap. The end result i