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400 million years later, Hindu cave temple seeks escalator upgrade
The 272 brightly coloured steps form a stairway to heaven for pilgrims and instagrammers.

Rekkha Yoga founder on getting the ancient practice off the mat
The yoga in social media and studios might sometimes be far removed from its roots.

Thousands expected for Diwali celebration
For the first time the Diwali mela will be held at Innes Common, Hamilton Lake.

Police investigating after intimidating letters sent to Hindu temples around New Zealand
Letters were sent to various addresses in Christchurch and Auckland.

'Worse than carnage': Anonymous 'intimidating' letters sent to Hindu temples
The anonymous letters quotes from the Quran.

Surge in Hindu vigilante mobs who ‘attack and kill’ beef-eating Muslims
Narendra Modi’s ruling party is accused of ‘hate speech’ and ‘inviting violence’.

'They called me a terrorist': Young Indians, hate and Hindutva in New Zealand
The people who watched her grow up turned against her - because of her research.

'Crossed the line': Media Council rules against Indian news site for attack on Massey academic
'It is unsustainable to describe it as news,' the decision read.

Small Business: Indian classical dance business contributes to Diwali festival
Future of Indian classical dance in Aotearoa and in keeping the culture alive.

Ganesha garnished for the river of life
After months of pouring monsoon rains, millions of devout Hindus across western India celebrate the birthday of Ganesha, the elephant-headed god.

Burnt-alive suspect expected to be a priest
The husband of an Auckland woman burnt to death is the son of a Hindu high priest and was nearly deported from NZ for overstaying.

Indian census puts caste issue in spotlight
The decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.