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Obama lauded for including "Hindus" in his inaugural address

Nevada (United States), Jan.22 (ANI): Hindus the world over have applauded American President Barack Obama for including "Hindus" in his inaugural address in Washington on Tuesday.

Obama said in this address, "We are a nation of Christians and Muslims, Jews and Hindus - and non-believers".

Rajan Zed, in a statement, commended Obama for recognizing Hindus and for his inclusiveness approach.

Zed, who is president of Universal Society of Hinduism, pointed out that serious and honest interfaith dialogue was the need of the hour. Religion was the most powerful, complex and far-reaching force in our society, so we must take it seriously. And we all knew that religion comprised much more than our own particular tradition/experience. In our shared pursuit for the truth, we could learn from one another and thus could arrive nearer to the truth, Zed stressed.

Zed offered Obama wholehearted Hindu support in his worldwide efforts in the areas of human improvement, peace, ecological responsibility, social and economic development, etc. (ANI)

Obama to address first press conference on Monday

Washington, Feb.6 (ANI): President Barack Obama will hold his first White House press conference Monday night during the prime time TV slot, the White House said Thursday.According to the Washington Times, Obama is also considering addressing a joint session of Congress on February 24.First year presidents traditionally do not give State of the Union speeches but have often addressed joint sessions of Congress in what is basically the equivalent of a SOTU.The reason that first year.....
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