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Himno Nacional de Guatemala The national anthem of Guatemala was written by JosĂ© JoaquĂn Palma (1844-1911) and composed by Rafael Ălvarez Ovalle. The anthem was adopted in 1896 as the winning entry in a competition held by the government.
Himno Nacional de Honduras The "National anthem of Honduras" (Spanish Himno Nacional de Honduras) was adopted under presidential decree 42 in 1915Honduras Universal Himnos del Pais. The lyrics were written by Augusto Constancio Coello and the music composed by Carlos Hartling.
Himno Nacional Mexicano The national anthem of Mexico (Spanish Himno Nacional Mexicano) is a musical composition that was officially adopted in 1943. The national anthem's lyrics, which allude to Mexican victories in the heat of battle and cries of defending the homeland, were composed by poet Francisco González Bocanegra in 1853, after his fiancée locked him in a room.
Himno Zapatista The Himno Zapatista (Spanish: Zapatista Anthem) is the anthem of the Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (EZLN), a political group which launched a rebellion in the Mexican state of Chiapas on January 1, 1994. The
Himnusz "Himnusz" — the song beginning with the words Isten, áldd meg a magyart (God, bless the Hungarian) — is the official national anthem of Hungary. It was adopted in 1844 and the first stanza is sung at official ceremonies.
Himsagar Express Himsagar Express is the longest running train on Indian Railways in terms of distance and time. It runs from the city of Kanyakumari in India's southernmost state, Tamil Nadu to the city of Jammu, in Jammu & Kashmir - the northernmost state of India.
Hin recombinase Hin recombinase is a 21kD protein comprised of 198 amino acids that is found in the bacteria Salmonella. Hin belongs to the serine recombinase family of DNA invertases in which it relies on the active site serine to initiate DNA cleavage and recombination.
Hina chavda Hina and Co 

Hina Chavda has been dancing since the age of 2, with a background of family dancers. She has trained in Kathak under Sonia Sabri since 1996, as well as performing for Lehar Dance Company and Sampad.
Hinako Sugiura Hinako Sugiura (杉浦日ĺ‘ĺ: Sugiura Hinako) (November 30, 1958–July 22, 2005) was a manga artist and researcher in the lifestyles and customs of Japan's Edo period. Born Junko Suzuki in Minato, Tokyo, into a tradition-steeped family of kimono merchants, she studied design and took an increasing interest in old Japan.
Hinamatsuri The Japanese , or Girls' Day, is held March 3, the third day of the third month. Platforms with a red are used to display a set of ornamental representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
Hinatsu Konosuke Hinatsu Konosuke (日夏耿之介, 1890 February 22-1971 June 13), was a Japanese poet known for his romantic and gothic poetry patterned after English literature. A native of Iida in Nagano, many of his works have been translated into English, and he enjoyed considerable popularity in Europe.
Hinayana HÄ«nayÄna (Chinese: ĺ°Źäą XiÇŽoshèng; Japanese: ShĹŤjĹŤ; Vietnamese: Tiá»u thừa; Thai: หีนยาน, Maha Yan) is a Sanskrit term literally meaning, "the low vehicle" or "the inferior vehicle", where "vehicle" (yÄna) means "a way of going to enlightenment". It is a term coined by MahÄyÄna Buddhists, which appeared publicly around the 1st century CE.
Hinayana Buddhism Hinayana Buddhism is an expression that may refer to Theravada Buddhism (mainly because it is the only surviving Buddhist school that does not claim to be part of the Mahayana tradiction) or, more properly, to Hinayana practice and motivation.
Hinayana/Article Sandbox HÄ«nayÄna (Chinese: ĺ°Źäą XiÇŽoshèng; Japanese: ShĹŤjĹŤ; Vietnamese: Tiá»u thừa; rendered as hinayana in English) is a Sanskrit term literally meaning "the inferior vehicle", where "vehicle" (yÄna) refers to "a means of going to awakening". HÄ«nayÄna was coined by MahÄyÄna Buddhists as a disparaging term"...
Hincaster Branch The Hincaster Branch was a single track railway branch line of the Furness Railway which ran from Arnside on the Furness main line to a junction with the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway (later the London and North Western Railway) at Hincaster (Conolly, 1967). Intermediate stations were provided at at Sandside and Heversham.
Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth is a local government district with borough status in south-western Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Its only towns are Hinckley and Market Bosworth.
Hinckley Township, Medina County, Ohio Hinckley Township is a township located in the northeast corner of Medina County, Ohio. It was founded in 1825 and named for its chief land speculator, one Samuel Hinckley from Massachusetts, who bought the area as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Hind (crater) Hind is a lunar impact crater that lies to the southeast of the Hipparchus walled plain, and due east of Halley crater. The rim of Hind crater is relatively free of wear and distortion, except for a break at the north rim.
Hind bint Utbah Hind bint Utbah (هند بنت عتبة) was an Arabic woman who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE; she was the wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, a powerful man of Mecca, in western Arabia. Both Abu Sufyan and Hind originally opposed the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Hind Rattan Name of an award (Hindi: "Jewel of India", transliterated both as Hind Rattan and Hind Ratan) given yearly to about 30 members of the worldwide Indian diaspora (comprising the categories of both Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin) by the NRI Welfare Society of India, at a ceremony in connection with the yearly "International Congress of Non Resident Indians" (held since 1982) on and around the Indian Republic Day (January 26) in New Delhi; the number of awardees varies, and can sporadically be 50 or even more. Though awarded by a private organisation, the Hind Rattan carries much prestige, as evinced too by the association of prominent personalities — including present and past members of the Indian Government — not only with the award ceremony, but also with the advisory board of the Society itself.
Hind/CM Hind /CM is a greenish, beautiful and brilliant Computing Machine from Hindustan (INDIA). This is a conception for computing device in Open source hardware and Open source software in Reboot and Restore the PC technology for crash free to run all climates, working environments and fully protected from end user abuse, virus threat and spy ware for India and around the world.
Hindarfjall Hindarfjall or HindafjallHindarfjall is used in the Eddic poems and in the Völsunga saga while Snorri wrote Hindafjall in his Edda. ("Hind mountain") is the mountain where Brynhildr lives in the Völsung cycle.
Hindenburg light The Hindenburg light or Hindenburglicht, was a source of lighting used in the trenches of the First World War, named after the Commander-in-Chief of the German army in World War I, Paul von Hindenburg. It was also used in World War II in air raid shelters (Luftschutzkeller) or during power cuts, and mandated black outs as emergency lighting.
Hindenburg Omen The Hindenburg Omen is a technical analysis signal that attempts to predict a forthcoming stock market crash. It is named after the Hindenburg disaster, the crash of the German zeppelin of the same name in May 1937.
Hindeodus parvus Hindeodus parvus is an extinct species of conodont whose first appearance in the fossil beds at Meishan, Changxing County, Zhejiang marks the base of the Triassic, and thus the boundary between the Triassic and Permian.
Hindewho Hindewho is a style of singing/whistle-playing of the Mbuti pygmies of the central African rainforest, Northeastern Zaire. The word is an onomatopoeia for the sound of a performer alternately singing a syllable and blowing into a papaya stem whistle.
Hindi Wikipedia The Hindi Wikipedia (Hindi: विकिपीडिया wikipīḍiyÄ) is the Hindi language edition of Wikipedia, run by the Wikimedia Foundation. Started in July 2003, the Hindi Wikipedia currently has around 4700 legitimate content articles and 1000 registered editors.
Hindi-Urdu controversy In 1867, some Hindus in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during the British Raj in India began to demand that Hindi should be made an official language in place of Urdu . Communal violence broke out as the issue was taken up by firebrands.
Hindi-Urdu grammar HindÄ«-UrdĹ« grammar (HindÄ«: हिन्दी-उर्दू व्याकरण hindÄ«-urdĹ« vyÄkaraṇ, UrdĹ«: Űندی-ارد٠قŮاعد, hindÄ«-urdĹ« qavÄ'id), also known as HindustÄnÄ« grammar, is the grammar of the HindÄ«-UrdĹ« (HindustÄnÄ«) language. The term HindustÄnÄ« encompasses two standardized registers or linguistics variants in the form of the official languages HindÄ« and UrdĹ«.
Hindle Wakes Hindle Wakes is a poultry dish associated mainly with the Bolton area and whose origins point to Flemish weavers in 16th century Lancashire, England. Composed of a long steamed capon or boiling fowl that is enhanced with black, green and yellow coloring provided by a stuffing of pig's blood or prune for the black, butter lemon sauce for the yellow while green was the garnish.
Hindley, Greater Manchester Hindley is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. Covering 1044 hectares and lying within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire, Hindley borders the towns of Ince-in-Makerfield, Leigh and Westhoughton, and has a population of 23,457.
Hindmarsh Island Royal Commission The Hindmarsh Island Royal Commission was a legal investigation into the nature of female aboriginal religious myths that existed around Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island in South Australia. It was a product of the Hindmarsh Island bridge controversy.
Hindmarsh Shire Hindmarsh Shire is a Local Government Area in the far west of Victoria, Australia. The shire has an area of 7,527 km², a population of 6,800 (2001 census) and includes the towns of Dimboola, Nhill and Jeparit.
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide Hindmarsh Square is a public square in Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the north-eastern sector of the city, and surrounds the intersection between Grenfell and Pulteney Streets, near the eastern end of the Rundle Mall.
Hindon, Wiltshire Hindon is a medium-sized village in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, 16 miles west of Salisbury and 7 miles south of Warminster. It lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Hindoo style Hindoo, an archaic spelling of Hindu, is a term used in architectural history to refer to Western imitations of Indian architecture in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The use of archaic spelling parallels the term "gothick" used to refer to imitations of medieval architecture at the same period.
Hinds Community College Hinds Community College is a community college with its main campus located in Raymond, Mississippi, about five miles west of Jackson, the state capital. The Hinds Community College District includes Hinds County, Claiborne County, part of Copiah County, Rankin County, and Warren County.
Hinds' Feet on High Places Hinds' Feet on High Places is an allegorical novel by English author Hannah Hurnard. Hinds' Feet was written in 1955 and has become a very successful work of Christian fiction, seeing new editions published as recently as July, 2005.
Hindscarth Hindscarth is a mountain between the valleys of Buttermere and Newlands, in the north-western part of the English Lake District. The fell's name is derived from two words from the Old Norse language, Hind and Skarth, and means the pass used by the red deer.
Hindsight bias Hindsight bias, sometimes called the I-knew-it-all-along effect, is the inclination to see past events as being predictable and reasonable to expect, perhaps because they are more available than possible outcomes which did not occur. Subjects also tend to remember their own future predictions as being more accurate than they were after the fact.
Hindsight Lad Hindsight (Carlton LaFroyge), formerly Hindsight Lad, is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe that appeared primarily in the New Warriors series. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Darick Robertson, he first appeared in New Warriors Annual #3.
Hindu A Hindu (DevanÄgarÄ«: हिन्दŕĄ) , as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
Hindu and Buddhist archetectural heritage of Pakistan While Pakistan as an Islamic country was created in 1947 it has a rich Hindu and Buddhist past , but the region has a long history of settlement and civilisation including the Indus Valley Civilisation. The Indus Valley civilisation collapsed in the middle of the second millennium BCE and was followed by the Vedic Civilisation, which extended over much of northern India and Pakistan .
Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Pakistan While Pakistan as an Islamic country was created in 1947 it has a rich Hindu and Buddhist past , the region has a long history of settlement and civilisation including the Indus Valley Civilisation. A brief Historical background of the region is an important backdrop to appreciate the non muslim religious , cultural and archetectural heritage of the region .
Hindu Conference of Canada The Hindu Conference of Canada is a registered non profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. With hundreds of members and supporters worldwide, they are the largest and most prominent Hindu political lobby and media relations organization in Canada.
Hindu denominations Hinduism encompasses many movements and brahminic schools are fairly organized within Hindu denominations. A religious denomination shares a common ground of beliefs but embraces many different movements and schools inside its philosophical branches.
Hindu eschatology Contemporary Hindu eschatology is linked in the Vaishnavite tradition to the figure of Kalki, or the tenth and last avatar of Vishnu before the age draws to a close, and Shiva simultaneously dissolves and regenerates the universe.
Hindu Forum of Britain The Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) is an umbrella organization that represents over 275 Hindu groups throughout Great Britain. The HFB provides member organizations an opportunity to mobilize their efforts in informing public policy and assists in the development of community projects.
Hindu goddess Goddesses are an integral part of Hinduism, and the worship of goddesses is a significant aspect of Hindu religion. The number of goddesses in the ancient and the contemporary Hinduism is overwhelming, and each one of the goddess has her own mythology and history, appearance and roles, characters and attributes.
Hindu German Conspiracy Trial The Hindu German Conspiracy Trial commenced in the District Court in San Francisco, California on November 12 1917. It was part of a wave of repression which took place in the USA after America's entrance World War I.
Hindu High School The Hindu High School, located on Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai, India, is one of the oldest high schools in South India, having been established in 1852. The school was founded at a time when many parents were reluctant to send their children to schools managed and run by the British Raj.
Hindu iconography Over the millennia of its development Hinduism has adopted several icons that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
Hindu joint family A unique family grouping prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of many generations living under the same roof. All the male members are blood relatives and all the women are either wives, unmarried daughters, or widowed relatives.
Hindu Kush The Hindu Kush, HindĹ« KĹ«sh, Hindoo Koosh or Hindukush (Persian: هندŮÚ©Ř´, Hindi: हिन्दॠकŕĄŕ¤¶) is a mountain range in Afghanistan as well as in the North-West Frontier Province and Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is the westernmost extension of the Pamir Mountains, the Karakoram Range, and the Himalaya.
Hindu mythology Hindu mythology is a term used by modern scholarship for a large body of Indian literature that details the lives and times of legendary personalities, deities and divine incarnations on earth interspersed with often large sections of philosophical and ethical discourse. Despite connotations of fiction in common usage, the term myth, in theological and academic studies, does not necessarily imply that a narrative is untrue.
Hindu Mela The Hindu Mela was initiated in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in British India in April 1867 with the active support of the Tagore family. It was largely the product of the combined efforts of Rajnarayan Basu, Dwijendranath Tagore, and Nabagopal Mitra.
Hindu nationalism Hindu nationalism is a nationalist ideology that sees the modern state of the Republic of India as a Hindu nation, and seeks to preserve the Hindu heritage. Although the concept of "Hindu Rashtra" (Hindu nation) has been used in slogans and pamphlets of the Sangh Parivar, the main group that promotes this ideology, it has not been clearly and unambiguously defined in any of their literature.
Hindu philosophy In the history of the Indian subcontinent, following the establishment of an Aryan/Vedic culture, the development of philosophical and religious thought over a period of two millennia gave rise to what came to be called the six schools of aastika, or orthodox, Indian philosophy or Hindu philosophy. These schools have come to be synonymous with the greater religion of Hinduism, which was a development of the early Vedic Religion.
Hindu politics Hindu politics refers to the political movements professing to draw inspiration from Hinduism. Hindu nationalism is the numerically most significant among the current political movements claiming to be inspired by Hinduism.
Hindu reform movements Hinduism is going through a phase of regeneration and reform through the vehicle of several contemporary movements, collectively termed as contemporary Hindu movements. Although these movements are very individual in their exact philosophies they generally stress the spiritual, secular and logical/scientific aspects of the Vedic traditions, creating a form that is egalitarian that does not discriminate based on JÄti (ethnic group), gender, or race.
Hindu Revival in Indonesia The resurgence of Hinduism in Indonesia is occurring in all parts of the country. In the early seventies, the Toraja people of Sulawesi were the first to be identified under the umbrella of 'Hinduism', followed by the Karo Batak of Sumatra in 1977 and the Ngaju Dayak of Kalimantan in 1980.
Hindu scripture Hindu scripture, which is known as "Shastra" is predominantly written in Sanskrit. Indeed, much of the morphology and linguistic philosophy inherent in the learning of Sanskrit is inextricably linked to study of the Vedas and relevant Hindu texts.
Hindu students council Hindu Students Council (also known as HSC) is an international forum that provides opportunities to learn about Hindu heritage through various activities, events and projects. HSC presents ample opportunities for self-development at the spiritual and professional level.
Hindu Sangam Hindu Sangam (हिंदू संगम) is a unique event to promote spiritual, social, and cultural awareness among Hindus and in the non-Hindu community at large. Hindu Sangam 2006 is a result of collective resolve to come together and participate in a confluence depicting the past, present & future march of the Hindu community in USA.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (हिंदू स्वयमसेवक संŕ¤; Organisation of Hindu Volunteers) is a socio-religious public organization that engages in community activities, social services and religious work amongst the adherents of Hinduism across the world.
Hindu temple architecture Temple architecture in the Hindu tradition is religious architecture connected to astronomy and sacred geometry. The temple is a representation of the macrocosm (the universe) as well as the microcosm (the inner space).
Hindu temples in Multan The population of the region that constitute Multan (which is now in Pakistan) followed Hinduism, Buddhism and tribal religions before the the arrival of Islam through the military invasion of bin-Qasim and the Afghans. There were two places in Multan, Punjab from that period of considerable antiquity.
Hindu Temples - What Happened to Them Hindu Temples - What Happened to Them is a book in two volumes by Sita Ram Goel, Arun Shourie, Harsh Narain, Jay Dubashi and Ram Swarup. (Volume 1: ISBN 81-85990-49-2, Volume 2: ISBN 81-85990-03-4) The first volume was published in spring 1990.
Hindu wedding Hindu wedding (panigrahana पाणिग्रहण in Sanskrit, other terms are also used) ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways from the modern western wedding ceremony and also among the different regions and castes such as Rajput Wedding, Aggarwal Weddings, Brahmanical Weddings.
Hinduism Hinduism (Sanskrit: "eternal law" Hinduism is also known as or Vedic Dharma in several modern Indian languages, such as Hindi, Bengali and other contemporary Indo-Aryan languages, as well as in several Dravidian tongues like Tamil and Kannada ) is a religion that originated on the Indian subcontinent. With its foundations in the Vedic civilization, it has no known founder,Osborne, E: "Accessing R.
Hinduism and creationism Most Hindus accept or are ambivalent towards evolutionary theory, though a few individuals and organizations associated with Hinduism advocate beliefs that are akin to creationism. Opposition to the theory of evolution is less prevalent and organized in Hinduism, and in the Hindu majority nation of India, than the creationist views in Christianity, Judaism or Islam.
Hinduism in Africa The history of Hinduism in Africa is by most accounts very short in comparison to the histories of Islam, Christianity, or even Judaism in the same continent. However, the presence of its practitioners in Africa dates back to pre-colonial times, even medieval times.
Hinduism in Azerbaijan Hinduism in Azerbaijan has been tied to cultural diffusion on the Silk Road. The major center center for Hinduism in the region was Surakhani, the site of the Atashgah mandir, built in the 16th century as a place for homam by Indian tradersRare Hindu temple in Muslim Azerbaijan - Sify.
Hinduism in Bangladesh Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering about 15% of the population as of 2002 census In terms of population, Bangladesh is the third largest Hindu state of the world after India] and [[Nepal.
Hinduism in Canada Hinduism in Canada generally originate from two distinct streams of Hindus. One from immigrants starting from Indo-Canadian pioneers of 100 years ago in British Columbia until today and the other is native converts to the various sects of the religion through the efforts of Hare Krishna and other organizations and Gurus from India during the last 50 years.
Hinduism in Fiji Hinduism in Fiji has a following primarily among the Indo-Fijians. They are descendants of either indentured servants brought to Fiji by the British in 1800s, or descendants of immigrants who came to the island nation in the 1920s and 1930s.
Hinduism in France The Hindu community in France is not prominent, consisting of some long-time residents and many recent immigrants. Neither does Hinduism constitute a large proportion of the population; the current Hindu population of France is 121,312, 0.
Hinduism in Germany According to German government statistics, Hinduism in Germany has a following of 97,190 people. Of these followers of Hinduism, 45,000 are Tamil, 8,000 are from Afghanistan, 7,500 are white, and the rest are Indian and others.
Hinduism in Indonesia Hinduism in Indonesia, also known by its formal Indonesian name Agama Hindu Dharma, refers to Hinduism as practised in Indonesia. It is practised by 93% of the population of Bali, but also in Sumatra, Java (especially by the Tenggerese people on the east), Lombok and Kalimantan.
Hinduism in Mauritius Hinduism originally came to Mauritius with Indians who worked as indentured servants of European settlers of the island. Today, Hinduism, followed by 52% of the island's population, has become the dominant political force in the island.
Hinduism in Russia Hinduism has been spread in Russia primarily due to the work of missionaries from the religious organization International Society for Krishna Consciousness from the West and by itinerant swamis from India. There is an active Tantra Sangha operating in Russia.
Hinduism in Southeast Asia Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the Champa kingdom in Vietnam, the Srivijayan kingdom on Sumatra, the Singhasari kingdom and the Majapahit Empire based in Java, Bali, and a number of the islands of the Philippine archipelago. The civilization of India influenced the languages, scripts, calendars, and artistic aspects of these peoples and nations.
Hinduism in Sri Lanka Hindus currently make up approximately 15% of the Sri Lankan population, and are almost exclusively Tamil speaking apart from immigrants from India and Pakistan such as the Sindhis, Telugus and Malayalees. In the 1915 census they made up almost 25% of the population.
Hinduism in Sulawesi Hinduism in Sulawesi has been a relatively recent phenomenon, compared to the other islands of Indonesia where it has been a part of the culture for millenia. Indonesian Hinduism was brought to the islands in 1963, by Balinese migrants.
Hinduism in the Philippines Hinduism has been a major cultural, economic, political and religious influence in the archipelago that now comprise the Philippines. However, currently it is limited to the small recent immigrant Indian community, though the traditional religious beliefs have Hindu influences.
Hinduism in the United States Hinduism in the United States has been the subject of great controversy over time. Hindu immigration began in small amounts with the founding of the nation, but did not increase to a respectable volume until the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS) Act of 1965.
Hinduism in the West Indies Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. Hindus are particularly well represented in Trinidad and Tobago, where they constituted 25 percent of the total population, as of 1995.
Hindujas The Hinduja brothers — Srichand (SP)(born 28 November 1935), Gopichand (GP)(born 29 February 1940) based in London,Prakash(PP), based in Geneva and Ashok (AP), based in Mumbai — are an Indian business family. They are believed to own assets worth more than 12 billion U.
Hindupur Sudarshan Hindupur Sudarshan (born on June 6 1947) is a regional affairs officer. He coordinates and supports regional and national implementation of CNS/ATM systems as Technical Officer in the Regional Affairs Office at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal.
Hindustan The term Hindustan (Hindi: हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ [HindustÄn], [HindostÄn], from the (Persian) Hindu + -stÄn, often formerly rendered Hindoostan) and the adjective Hindustani may relate to various aspects of three geographical areas:
Hindustan Ambassador The Hindustan Ambassador is a model of car manufactured by Hindustan Motors of India. It has been in production since 1957 and is based on the Morris Oxford model first made by the Morris Motor Company at Cowley, Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), known as the Hindustan Republican Association until 1928, was an Indian independence association led by revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Yogendra Shukla and Chandrasekar Azad. It was one of first socialist organizations in India and was inspired by the Bolsheviks involvement in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu) word etymology HindustÄnÄ« also known as "Hindi-Urdu," is a term used by linguists to describe several closely related idioms in the northern, central and northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It encompasses two standardized registers in the form of the official languages of Hindi and Urdu language, as well as several nonstandard dialects.
Hindustani classical music Hindustani (हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕĄ€/ŰندŮستانی) Classical Music is an Indian classical music tradition that took shape in northern Indian subcontinent circa the 13th and 14th centuries AD in the courts of Delhi Sultanate from existing religious, folk, and theatrical performance practices. The practice of singing based on notes was popular even from the Vedic times where the hymns in Sama Veda, a sacred text, was sung and not chanted.
Hindustani language HindustÄnÄ« (/ /; हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕĄ€, ŰندŮستانی), also known as "HindÄ«-UrdĹ«," is a term used by linguists to describe several closely related idioms in the northern, central and northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and the vernacular blend between its two standardized registers in the form of the official languages of HindÄ« and UrdĹ«, as well as several nonstandard dialects. These two standardized languages of HindustÄnÄ« are nearly identical in grammar and share a basic common vocabulary.
Hindustani Lal Sena Hindustani Lal Sena - हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕ¤ż लाल सेना (Indian Red Army), an anticolonial guerrilla group in India. It was formed on April 13 1939 (on the anniversary day of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre).
Hineni As a result of a speech given at the Madison Square Garden by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis on November 18, 1973, Hineni became "the first Ba'al Teshuva (return to Judaism) movement. The word 'Hineni' means 'Here I am,' which is what Abraham says to God to indicate his readiness when he is called on in Genesis.
Hines (elm cultivar) The American Elm Ulmus americana Hines was listed in the holdings of the Morden Arboretum (1970), apparently sourced from the Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba in 1940. It is not known whether the tree remains in cultivation, and it is not recognized as a valid cultivar.
Hinge and Bracket Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket were the stage names of George Logan and Patrick Fyffe respectively. The characters of Hinge (somewhat brittle and acerbic) and Bracket (more flamboyant) were elderly, intellectual, female musicians; in these personas the male Logan and Fyffe played and sang songs to comic effect.
Hinge theorem The Hînge theorem in geometry states that if two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angle of the first is larger than the included angle of the second, then the third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second triangle.
Himno Nacional de Honduras The "National anthem of Honduras" (Spanish Himno Nacional de Honduras) was adopted under presidential decree 42 in 1915Honduras Universal Himnos del Pais. The lyrics were written by Augusto Constancio Coello and the music composed by Carlos Hartling.
Himno Nacional Mexicano The national anthem of Mexico (Spanish Himno Nacional Mexicano) is a musical composition that was officially adopted in 1943. The national anthem's lyrics, which allude to Mexican victories in the heat of battle and cries of defending the homeland, were composed by poet Francisco González Bocanegra in 1853, after his fiancée locked him in a room.
Himno Zapatista The Himno Zapatista (Spanish: Zapatista Anthem) is the anthem of the Ejército Zapatista de Liberación Nacional (EZLN), a political group which launched a rebellion in the Mexican state of Chiapas on January 1, 1994. The
Himnusz "Himnusz" — the song beginning with the words Isten, áldd meg a magyart (God, bless the Hungarian) — is the official national anthem of Hungary. It was adopted in 1844 and the first stanza is sung at official ceremonies.
Himsagar Express Himsagar Express is the longest running train on Indian Railways in terms of distance and time. It runs from the city of Kanyakumari in India's southernmost state, Tamil Nadu to the city of Jammu, in Jammu & Kashmir - the northernmost state of India.
Hin recombinase Hin recombinase is a 21kD protein comprised of 198 amino acids that is found in the bacteria Salmonella. Hin belongs to the serine recombinase family of DNA invertases in which it relies on the active site serine to initiate DNA cleavage and recombination.
Hina chavda Hina and Co 

Hina Chavda has been dancing since the age of 2, with a background of family dancers. She has trained in Kathak under Sonia Sabri since 1996, as well as performing for Lehar Dance Company and Sampad.
Hinako Sugiura Hinako Sugiura (杉浦日ĺ‘ĺ: Sugiura Hinako) (November 30, 1958–July 22, 2005) was a manga artist and researcher in the lifestyles and customs of Japan's Edo period. Born Junko Suzuki in Minato, Tokyo, into a tradition-steeped family of kimono merchants, she studied design and took an increasing interest in old Japan.
Hinamatsuri The Japanese , or Girls' Day, is held March 3, the third day of the third month. Platforms with a red are used to display a set of ornamental representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court dress of the Heian period.
Hinatsu Konosuke Hinatsu Konosuke (日夏耿之介, 1890 February 22-1971 June 13), was a Japanese poet known for his romantic and gothic poetry patterned after English literature. A native of Iida in Nagano, many of his works have been translated into English, and he enjoyed considerable popularity in Europe.
Hinayana HÄ«nayÄna (Chinese: ĺ°Źäą XiÇŽoshèng; Japanese: ShĹŤjĹŤ; Vietnamese: Tiá»u thừa; Thai: หีนยาน, Maha Yan) is a Sanskrit term literally meaning, "the low vehicle" or "the inferior vehicle", where "vehicle" (yÄna) means "a way of going to enlightenment". It is a term coined by MahÄyÄna Buddhists, which appeared publicly around the 1st century CE.
Hinayana Buddhism Hinayana Buddhism is an expression that may refer to Theravada Buddhism (mainly because it is the only surviving Buddhist school that does not claim to be part of the Mahayana tradiction) or, more properly, to Hinayana practice and motivation.
Hinayana/Article Sandbox HÄ«nayÄna (Chinese: ĺ°Źäą XiÇŽoshèng; Japanese: ShĹŤjĹŤ; Vietnamese: Tiá»u thừa; rendered as hinayana in English) is a Sanskrit term literally meaning "the inferior vehicle", where "vehicle" (yÄna) refers to "a means of going to awakening". HÄ«nayÄna was coined by MahÄyÄna Buddhists as a disparaging term"...
Hincaster Branch The Hincaster Branch was a single track railway branch line of the Furness Railway which ran from Arnside on the Furness main line to a junction with the Lancaster and Carlisle Railway (later the London and North Western Railway) at Hincaster (Conolly, 1967). Intermediate stations were provided at at Sandside and Heversham.
Hinckley and Bosworth Hinckley and Bosworth is a local government district with borough status in south-western Leicestershire, England, administered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council. Its only towns are Hinckley and Market Bosworth.
Hinckley Township, Medina County, Ohio Hinckley Township is a township located in the northeast corner of Medina County, Ohio. It was founded in 1825 and named for its chief land speculator, one Samuel Hinckley from Massachusetts, who bought the area as part of the Connecticut Western Reserve.
Hind (crater) Hind is a lunar impact crater that lies to the southeast of the Hipparchus walled plain, and due east of Halley crater. The rim of Hind crater is relatively free of wear and distortion, except for a break at the north rim.
Hind bint Utbah Hind bint Utbah (هند بنت عتبة) was an Arabic woman who lived in the late 6th and early 7th centuries CE; she was the wife of Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, a powerful man of Mecca, in western Arabia. Both Abu Sufyan and Hind originally opposed the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
Hind Rattan Name of an award (Hindi: "Jewel of India", transliterated both as Hind Rattan and Hind Ratan) given yearly to about 30 members of the worldwide Indian diaspora (comprising the categories of both Non-resident Indian and Person of Indian Origin) by the NRI Welfare Society of India, at a ceremony in connection with the yearly "International Congress of Non Resident Indians" (held since 1982) on and around the Indian Republic Day (January 26) in New Delhi; the number of awardees varies, and can sporadically be 50 or even more. Though awarded by a private organisation, the Hind Rattan carries much prestige, as evinced too by the association of prominent personalities — including present and past members of the Indian Government — not only with the award ceremony, but also with the advisory board of the Society itself.
Hind/CM Hind /CM is a greenish, beautiful and brilliant Computing Machine from Hindustan (INDIA). This is a conception for computing device in Open source hardware and Open source software in Reboot and Restore the PC technology for crash free to run all climates, working environments and fully protected from end user abuse, virus threat and spy ware for India and around the world.
Hindarfjall Hindarfjall or HindafjallHindarfjall is used in the Eddic poems and in the Völsunga saga while Snorri wrote Hindafjall in his Edda. ("Hind mountain") is the mountain where Brynhildr lives in the Völsung cycle.
Hindenburg light The Hindenburg light or Hindenburglicht, was a source of lighting used in the trenches of the First World War, named after the Commander-in-Chief of the German army in World War I, Paul von Hindenburg. It was also used in World War II in air raid shelters (Luftschutzkeller) or during power cuts, and mandated black outs as emergency lighting.
Hindenburg Omen The Hindenburg Omen is a technical analysis signal that attempts to predict a forthcoming stock market crash. It is named after the Hindenburg disaster, the crash of the German zeppelin of the same name in May 1937.
Hindeodus parvus Hindeodus parvus is an extinct species of conodont whose first appearance in the fossil beds at Meishan, Changxing County, Zhejiang marks the base of the Triassic, and thus the boundary between the Triassic and Permian.
Hindewho Hindewho is a style of singing/whistle-playing of the Mbuti pygmies of the central African rainforest, Northeastern Zaire. The word is an onomatopoeia for the sound of a performer alternately singing a syllable and blowing into a papaya stem whistle.
Hindi Wikipedia The Hindi Wikipedia (Hindi: विकिपीडिया wikipīḍiyÄ) is the Hindi language edition of Wikipedia, run by the Wikimedia Foundation. Started in July 2003, the Hindi Wikipedia currently has around 4700 legitimate content articles and 1000 registered editors.
Hindi-Urdu controversy In 1867, some Hindus in the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during the British Raj in India began to demand that Hindi should be made an official language in place of Urdu . Communal violence broke out as the issue was taken up by firebrands.
Hindi-Urdu grammar HindÄ«-UrdĹ« grammar (HindÄ«: हिन्दी-उर्दू व्याकरण hindÄ«-urdĹ« vyÄkaraṇ, UrdĹ«: Űندی-ارد٠قŮاعد, hindÄ«-urdĹ« qavÄ'id), also known as HindustÄnÄ« grammar, is the grammar of the HindÄ«-UrdĹ« (HindustÄnÄ«) language. The term HindustÄnÄ« encompasses two standardized registers or linguistics variants in the form of the official languages HindÄ« and UrdĹ«.
Hindle Wakes Hindle Wakes is a poultry dish associated mainly with the Bolton area and whose origins point to Flemish weavers in 16th century Lancashire, England. Composed of a long steamed capon or boiling fowl that is enhanced with black, green and yellow coloring provided by a stuffing of pig's blood or prune for the black, butter lemon sauce for the yellow while green was the garnish.
Hindley, Greater Manchester Hindley is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan in Greater Manchester, England. Covering 1044 hectares and lying within the historic county boundaries of Lancashire, Hindley borders the towns of Ince-in-Makerfield, Leigh and Westhoughton, and has a population of 23,457.
Hindmarsh Island Royal Commission The Hindmarsh Island Royal Commission was a legal investigation into the nature of female aboriginal religious myths that existed around Goolwa and Hindmarsh Island in South Australia. It was a product of the Hindmarsh Island bridge controversy.
Hindmarsh Shire Hindmarsh Shire is a Local Government Area in the far west of Victoria, Australia. The shire has an area of 7,527 km², a population of 6,800 (2001 census) and includes the towns of Dimboola, Nhill and Jeparit.
Hindmarsh Square, Adelaide Hindmarsh Square is a public square in Adelaide, South Australia. It is located in the north-eastern sector of the city, and surrounds the intersection between Grenfell and Pulteney Streets, near the eastern end of the Rundle Mall.
Hindon, Wiltshire Hindon is a medium-sized village in Wiltshire, United Kingdom, 16 miles west of Salisbury and 7 miles south of Warminster. It lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
Hindoo style Hindoo, an archaic spelling of Hindu, is a term used in architectural history to refer to Western imitations of Indian architecture in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The use of archaic spelling parallels the term "gothick" used to refer to imitations of medieval architecture at the same period.
Hinds Community College Hinds Community College is a community college with its main campus located in Raymond, Mississippi, about five miles west of Jackson, the state capital. The Hinds Community College District includes Hinds County, Claiborne County, part of Copiah County, Rankin County, and Warren County.
Hinds' Feet on High Places Hinds' Feet on High Places is an allegorical novel by English author Hannah Hurnard. Hinds' Feet was written in 1955 and has become a very successful work of Christian fiction, seeing new editions published as recently as July, 2005.
Hindscarth Hindscarth is a mountain between the valleys of Buttermere and Newlands, in the north-western part of the English Lake District. The fell's name is derived from two words from the Old Norse language, Hind and Skarth, and means the pass used by the red deer.
Hindsight bias Hindsight bias, sometimes called the I-knew-it-all-along effect, is the inclination to see past events as being predictable and reasonable to expect, perhaps because they are more available than possible outcomes which did not occur. Subjects also tend to remember their own future predictions as being more accurate than they were after the fact.
Hindsight Lad Hindsight (Carlton LaFroyge), formerly Hindsight Lad, is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe that appeared primarily in the New Warriors series. Created by Fabian Nicieza and Darick Robertson, he first appeared in New Warriors Annual #3.
Hindu A Hindu (DevanÄgarÄ«: हिन्दŕĄ) , as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent.
Hindu and Buddhist archetectural heritage of Pakistan While Pakistan as an Islamic country was created in 1947 it has a rich Hindu and Buddhist past , but the region has a long history of settlement and civilisation including the Indus Valley Civilisation. The Indus Valley civilisation collapsed in the middle of the second millennium BCE and was followed by the Vedic Civilisation, which extended over much of northern India and Pakistan .
Hindu and Buddhist heritage of Pakistan While Pakistan as an Islamic country was created in 1947 it has a rich Hindu and Buddhist past , the region has a long history of settlement and civilisation including the Indus Valley Civilisation. A brief Historical background of the region is an important backdrop to appreciate the non muslim religious , cultural and archetectural heritage of the region .
Hindu Conference of Canada The Hindu Conference of Canada is a registered non profit organization based in Toronto, Canada. With hundreds of members and supporters worldwide, they are the largest and most prominent Hindu political lobby and media relations organization in Canada.
Hindu denominations Hinduism encompasses many movements and brahminic schools are fairly organized within Hindu denominations. A religious denomination shares a common ground of beliefs but embraces many different movements and schools inside its philosophical branches.
Hindu eschatology Contemporary Hindu eschatology is linked in the Vaishnavite tradition to the figure of Kalki, or the tenth and last avatar of Vishnu before the age draws to a close, and Shiva simultaneously dissolves and regenerates the universe.
Hindu Forum of Britain The Hindu Forum of Britain (HFB) is an umbrella organization that represents over 275 Hindu groups throughout Great Britain. The HFB provides member organizations an opportunity to mobilize their efforts in informing public policy and assists in the development of community projects.
Hindu goddess Goddesses are an integral part of Hinduism, and the worship of goddesses is a significant aspect of Hindu religion. The number of goddesses in the ancient and the contemporary Hinduism is overwhelming, and each one of the goddess has her own mythology and history, appearance and roles, characters and attributes.
Hindu German Conspiracy Trial The Hindu German Conspiracy Trial commenced in the District Court in San Francisco, California on November 12 1917. It was part of a wave of repression which took place in the USA after America's entrance World War I.
Hindu High School The Hindu High School, located on Big Street, Triplicane, Chennai, India, is one of the oldest high schools in South India, having been established in 1852. The school was founded at a time when many parents were reluctant to send their children to schools managed and run by the British Raj.
Hindu iconography Over the millennia of its development Hinduism has adopted several icons that are imbued with spiritual meaning based on either the scriptures or cultural traditions. The exact significance accorded to any of the icons varies with region, period and denomination of the followers.
Hindu joint family A unique family grouping prevalent among Hindus of the Indian subcontinent, consisting of many generations living under the same roof. All the male members are blood relatives and all the women are either wives, unmarried daughters, or widowed relatives.
Hindu Kush The Hindu Kush, HindĹ« KĹ«sh, Hindoo Koosh or Hindukush (Persian: هندŮÚ©Ř´, Hindi: हिन्दॠकŕĄŕ¤¶) is a mountain range in Afghanistan as well as in the North-West Frontier Province and Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is the westernmost extension of the Pamir Mountains, the Karakoram Range, and the Himalaya.
Hindu mythology Hindu mythology is a term used by modern scholarship for a large body of Indian literature that details the lives and times of legendary personalities, deities and divine incarnations on earth interspersed with often large sections of philosophical and ethical discourse. Despite connotations of fiction in common usage, the term myth, in theological and academic studies, does not necessarily imply that a narrative is untrue.
Hindu Mela The Hindu Mela was initiated in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in British India in April 1867 with the active support of the Tagore family. It was largely the product of the combined efforts of Rajnarayan Basu, Dwijendranath Tagore, and Nabagopal Mitra.
Hindu nationalism Hindu nationalism is a nationalist ideology that sees the modern state of the Republic of India as a Hindu nation, and seeks to preserve the Hindu heritage. Although the concept of "Hindu Rashtra" (Hindu nation) has been used in slogans and pamphlets of the Sangh Parivar, the main group that promotes this ideology, it has not been clearly and unambiguously defined in any of their literature.
Hindu philosophy In the history of the Indian subcontinent, following the establishment of an Aryan/Vedic culture, the development of philosophical and religious thought over a period of two millennia gave rise to what came to be called the six schools of aastika, or orthodox, Indian philosophy or Hindu philosophy. These schools have come to be synonymous with the greater religion of Hinduism, which was a development of the early Vedic Religion.
Hindu politics Hindu politics refers to the political movements professing to draw inspiration from Hinduism. Hindu nationalism is the numerically most significant among the current political movements claiming to be inspired by Hinduism.
Hindu reform movements Hinduism is going through a phase of regeneration and reform through the vehicle of several contemporary movements, collectively termed as contemporary Hindu movements. Although these movements are very individual in their exact philosophies they generally stress the spiritual, secular and logical/scientific aspects of the Vedic traditions, creating a form that is egalitarian that does not discriminate based on JÄti (ethnic group), gender, or race.
Hindu Revival in Indonesia The resurgence of Hinduism in Indonesia is occurring in all parts of the country. In the early seventies, the Toraja people of Sulawesi were the first to be identified under the umbrella of 'Hinduism', followed by the Karo Batak of Sumatra in 1977 and the Ngaju Dayak of Kalimantan in 1980.
Hindu scripture Hindu scripture, which is known as "Shastra" is predominantly written in Sanskrit. Indeed, much of the morphology and linguistic philosophy inherent in the learning of Sanskrit is inextricably linked to study of the Vedas and relevant Hindu texts.
Hindu students council Hindu Students Council (also known as HSC) is an international forum that provides opportunities to learn about Hindu heritage through various activities, events and projects. HSC presents ample opportunities for self-development at the spiritual and professional level.
Hindu Sangam Hindu Sangam (हिंदू संगम) is a unique event to promote spiritual, social, and cultural awareness among Hindus and in the non-Hindu community at large. Hindu Sangam 2006 is a result of collective resolve to come together and participate in a confluence depicting the past, present & future march of the Hindu community in USA.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (हिंदू स्वयमसेवक संŕ¤; Organisation of Hindu Volunteers) is a socio-religious public organization that engages in community activities, social services and religious work amongst the adherents of Hinduism across the world.
Hindu temple architecture Temple architecture in the Hindu tradition is religious architecture connected to astronomy and sacred geometry. The temple is a representation of the macrocosm (the universe) as well as the microcosm (the inner space).
Hindu temples in Multan The population of the region that constitute Multan (which is now in Pakistan) followed Hinduism, Buddhism and tribal religions before the the arrival of Islam through the military invasion of bin-Qasim and the Afghans. There were two places in Multan, Punjab from that period of considerable antiquity.
Hindu Temples - What Happened to Them Hindu Temples - What Happened to Them is a book in two volumes by Sita Ram Goel, Arun Shourie, Harsh Narain, Jay Dubashi and Ram Swarup. (Volume 1: ISBN 81-85990-49-2, Volume 2: ISBN 81-85990-03-4) The first volume was published in spring 1990.
Hindu wedding Hindu wedding (panigrahana पाणिग्रहण in Sanskrit, other terms are also used) ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Sanskrit, the language in which most holy Hindu ceremonies are conducted. They have many rituals that have evolved since traditional times and differ in many ways from the modern western wedding ceremony and also among the different regions and castes such as Rajput Wedding, Aggarwal Weddings, Brahmanical Weddings.
Hinduism Hinduism (Sanskrit: "eternal law" Hinduism is also known as or Vedic Dharma in several modern Indian languages, such as Hindi, Bengali and other contemporary Indo-Aryan languages, as well as in several Dravidian tongues like Tamil and Kannada ) is a religion that originated on the Indian subcontinent. With its foundations in the Vedic civilization, it has no known founder,Osborne, E: "Accessing R.
Hinduism and creationism Most Hindus accept or are ambivalent towards evolutionary theory, though a few individuals and organizations associated with Hinduism advocate beliefs that are akin to creationism. Opposition to the theory of evolution is less prevalent and organized in Hinduism, and in the Hindu majority nation of India, than the creationist views in Christianity, Judaism or Islam.
Hinduism in Africa The history of Hinduism in Africa is by most accounts very short in comparison to the histories of Islam, Christianity, or even Judaism in the same continent. However, the presence of its practitioners in Africa dates back to pre-colonial times, even medieval times.
Hinduism in Azerbaijan Hinduism in Azerbaijan has been tied to cultural diffusion on the Silk Road. The major center center for Hinduism in the region was Surakhani, the site of the Atashgah mandir, built in the 16th century as a place for homam by Indian tradersRare Hindu temple in Muslim Azerbaijan - Sify.
Hinduism in Bangladesh Hinduism is the second largest religious affiliation in Bangladesh, covering about 15% of the population as of 2002 census In terms of population, Bangladesh is the third largest Hindu state of the world after India] and [[Nepal.
Hinduism in Canada Hinduism in Canada generally originate from two distinct streams of Hindus. One from immigrants starting from Indo-Canadian pioneers of 100 years ago in British Columbia until today and the other is native converts to the various sects of the religion through the efforts of Hare Krishna and other organizations and Gurus from India during the last 50 years.
Hinduism in Fiji Hinduism in Fiji has a following primarily among the Indo-Fijians. They are descendants of either indentured servants brought to Fiji by the British in 1800s, or descendants of immigrants who came to the island nation in the 1920s and 1930s.
Hinduism in France The Hindu community in France is not prominent, consisting of some long-time residents and many recent immigrants. Neither does Hinduism constitute a large proportion of the population; the current Hindu population of France is 121,312, 0.
Hinduism in Germany According to German government statistics, Hinduism in Germany has a following of 97,190 people. Of these followers of Hinduism, 45,000 are Tamil, 8,000 are from Afghanistan, 7,500 are white, and the rest are Indian and others.
Hinduism in Indonesia Hinduism in Indonesia, also known by its formal Indonesian name Agama Hindu Dharma, refers to Hinduism as practised in Indonesia. It is practised by 93% of the population of Bali, but also in Sumatra, Java (especially by the Tenggerese people on the east), Lombok and Kalimantan.
Hinduism in Mauritius Hinduism originally came to Mauritius with Indians who worked as indentured servants of European settlers of the island. Today, Hinduism, followed by 52% of the island's population, has become the dominant political force in the island.
Hinduism in Russia Hinduism has been spread in Russia primarily due to the work of missionaries from the religious organization International Society for Krishna Consciousness from the West and by itinerant swamis from India. There is an active Tantra Sangha operating in Russia.
Hinduism in Southeast Asia Hinduism in Southeast Asia influenced the Champa kingdom in Vietnam, the Srivijayan kingdom on Sumatra, the Singhasari kingdom and the Majapahit Empire based in Java, Bali, and a number of the islands of the Philippine archipelago. The civilization of India influenced the languages, scripts, calendars, and artistic aspects of these peoples and nations.
Hinduism in Sri Lanka Hindus currently make up approximately 15% of the Sri Lankan population, and are almost exclusively Tamil speaking apart from immigrants from India and Pakistan such as the Sindhis, Telugus and Malayalees. In the 1915 census they made up almost 25% of the population.
Hinduism in Sulawesi Hinduism in Sulawesi has been a relatively recent phenomenon, compared to the other islands of Indonesia where it has been a part of the culture for millenia. Indonesian Hinduism was brought to the islands in 1963, by Balinese migrants.
Hinduism in the Philippines Hinduism has been a major cultural, economic, political and religious influence in the archipelago that now comprise the Philippines. However, currently it is limited to the small recent immigrant Indian community, though the traditional religious beliefs have Hindu influences.
Hinduism in the United States Hinduism in the United States has been the subject of great controversy over time. Hindu immigration began in small amounts with the founding of the nation, but did not increase to a respectable volume until the passage of the Immigration and Nationality Services (INS) Act of 1965.
Hinduism in the West Indies Hinduism is the leading single religion of the Indo-Caribbean communities of the West Indies. Hindus are particularly well represented in Trinidad and Tobago, where they constituted 25 percent of the total population, as of 1995.
Hindujas The Hinduja brothers — Srichand (SP)(born 28 November 1935), Gopichand (GP)(born 29 February 1940) based in London,Prakash(PP), based in Geneva and Ashok (AP), based in Mumbai — are an Indian business family. They are believed to own assets worth more than 12 billion U.
Hindupur Sudarshan Hindupur Sudarshan (born on June 6 1947) is a regional affairs officer. He coordinates and supports regional and national implementation of CNS/ATM systems as Technical Officer in the Regional Affairs Office at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Montreal.
Hindustan The term Hindustan (Hindi: हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ [HindustÄn], [HindostÄn], from the (Persian) Hindu + -stÄn, often formerly rendered Hindoostan) and the adjective Hindustani may relate to various aspects of three geographical areas:
Hindustan Ambassador The Hindustan Ambassador is a model of car manufactured by Hindustan Motors of India. It has been in production since 1957 and is based on the Morris Oxford model first made by the Morris Motor Company at Cowley, Oxford in the United Kingdom.
Hindustan Socialist Republican Association The Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA), known as the Hindustan Republican Association until 1928, was an Indian independence association led by revolutionaries Bhagat Singh, Yogendra Shukla and Chandrasekar Azad. It was one of first socialist organizations in India and was inspired by the Bolsheviks involvement in the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Hindustani (Hindi-Urdu) word etymology HindustÄnÄ« also known as "Hindi-Urdu," is a term used by linguists to describe several closely related idioms in the northern, central and northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. It encompasses two standardized registers in the form of the official languages of Hindi and Urdu language, as well as several nonstandard dialects.
Hindustani classical music Hindustani (हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕĄ€/ŰندŮستانی) Classical Music is an Indian classical music tradition that took shape in northern Indian subcontinent circa the 13th and 14th centuries AD in the courts of Delhi Sultanate from existing religious, folk, and theatrical performance practices. The practice of singing based on notes was popular even from the Vedic times where the hymns in Sama Veda, a sacred text, was sung and not chanted.
Hindustani language HindustÄnÄ« (/ /; हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕĄ€, ŰندŮستانی), also known as "HindÄ«-UrdĹ«," is a term used by linguists to describe several closely related idioms in the northern, central and northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent and the vernacular blend between its two standardized registers in the form of the official languages of HindÄ« and UrdĹ«, as well as several nonstandard dialects. These two standardized languages of HindustÄnÄ« are nearly identical in grammar and share a basic common vocabulary.
Hindustani Lal Sena Hindustani Lal Sena - हिन्दŕĄŕ¤¸ŕĄŤŕ¤¤ŕ¤ľŕ¤¨ŕ¤ż लाल सेना (Indian Red Army), an anticolonial guerrilla group in India. It was formed on April 13 1939 (on the anniversary day of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre).
Hineni As a result of a speech given at the Madison Square Garden by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis on November 18, 1973, Hineni became "the first Ba'al Teshuva (return to Judaism) movement. The word 'Hineni' means 'Here I am,' which is what Abraham says to God to indicate his readiness when he is called on in Genesis.
Hines (elm cultivar) The American Elm Ulmus americana Hines was listed in the holdings of the Morden Arboretum (1970), apparently sourced from the Hines Nursery, Souris, Manitoba in 1940. It is not known whether the tree remains in cultivation, and it is not recognized as a valid cultivar.
Hinge and Bracket Dr Evadne Hinge and Dame Hilda Bracket were the stage names of George Logan and Patrick Fyffe respectively. The characters of Hinge (somewhat brittle and acerbic) and Bracket (more flamboyant) were elderly, intellectual, female musicians; in these personas the male Logan and Fyffe played and sang songs to comic effect.
Hinge theorem The Hînge theorem in geometry states that if two sides of one triangle are congruent to two sides of another triangle, and the included angle of the first is larger than the included angle of the second, then the third side of the first triangle is longer than the third side of the second triangle.
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