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Cinnamon and Honey's Healing Properties

By Hesh Goldstein for NaturalNews.com on 19 Apr 2013

Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. Honey will crystallize if it is left in a cool dark place for the long time, but do not mistake this crystallization for it turning into sugar. Honey never will become sugar.

First Book on Cow Protection Has Been Published in Russia

By Olessia Podtserob for ISKCON News on 19 Apr 2013

Animal protection, what to speak of cow protection, is quite underdeveloped in Russia compared to Western countries. The book on cow protection is very much needed, especially in the Russian-speaking countries of the Middle Asia, where people eat meat three times a day.

New ISKCON Vrindavan TV to Broadcast Worldwide

By Ramanuja Das for dandavats.com on 19 Apr 2013

Recently, ISKCON Vrindavan has established IVTV (ISKCON Vrindavan Television) to broadcast worldwide via satellite television. The inauguration of the IVTV control room took place last month.

When God Is Your Therapist

By T. M. Luhrmann for The New York Times on 19 Apr 2013

It had never occurred to me to think of God as a therapist when I began to spend time, 10 years ago, at an evangelical church in Chicago. Does it work? In my own research, the more people affirmed, “I feel God’s love for me, directly,” the less stressed and lonely they were and the fewer psychiatric symptoms they reported.

Chandler Award for Student Religion Reporting

By Debra Mason for Religious Press Release Services on 19 Apr 2013

The Chandler Award honors excellence in student writing with an emphasis on reporting skill & a grasp of religion issues that is fair, balanced & in accordance with journalistic standards.

Dharma Shastri Course in Canada

By Contributor for ISKCON News on 19 Apr 2013

From Saturday April 20th to Sunday July 28st (14 weeks) Bhakti Raghava Swami will be giving a course entitled “Dharma Sastri” at La Nouvelle Vraja Bhumi located at St-Rémi d’Amherst near Mont-Tremblant (Laurentian Mountains) in the Province of Quebec, Canada.

Jagannatha Ratha Yatra Writing Competition

By Krishna Priya Dasi for ISKCON News on 19 Apr 2013

Ratha Yatra season arrives with the beginning of summer. It’s a time when ISKCON introduces Srila Prabhupada, prasada, the holy name, and especially Lord Jagannatha to thousands of people worldwide!

India's 'Disneyland' Set to Open

By Rachel O'Brien for news.com.au on 19 Apr 2013

India'S most elaborate theme park opens this week with special-effect Hindu gods and Bollywood-themed rides, aiming to tap a thirst for family entertainment among the country's rising middle-class.

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New Developments at The Temple of the Vedic Planetarium

By ToVP & ISKCON News Staff for Tovp.org on 18 Apr 2013

The construction of Mayapur's Temple of the Vedic Planetarium has steadily progressed over the last couple of years. This is in large part due to the support of many devotees and donors from temples around the world. The art and the fundraising departments have especially been actively expanding over the recent months.

Prabhupada’s Books Presented at Moscow National Book Fair

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 18 Apr 2013

Thirty devotees from Moscow’s Sri Sri Doyal Nitay Saci-suta temple presented Prabhupada’s books at a special BBT booth, in the Moscow National Book Fair, from March 13th to 17th this spring.

"Poor Man Feast" on UK Television

By Contributor for ISKCON News on 18 Apr 2013

UK Food for Life champion Parasurama das appeared on the Food Glorious Food ITV program on April 3rd at 8pm 2013. Featuring the ISKCON classic dish "Kichari" and got an excellent review from Lloyd Grossman, former Masterchef host and famous food lover.

Film: Nature's I.Q. - Smart Animals Challenge Darwin

By Contributor for ISKCON News on 14 Apr 2013

Nature can be more unfathomable than contemporary science allows for. The film about extraordinary animal behavior has been released for download and for online streaming worldwide.

ISKCON Argentina Reaches A Mainstream Audience

By Madhava Smullen for ISKCON News on 12 Apr 2013

After many years of hard work and struggle, devotees in Buenos Aires, the capital city of Argentina, are seeing their efforts pay off as Krishna consciousness reaches a mainstream audience.

Haryana Chief Minister Announces to Provide Land for ISKCON Temple

By Press Trust of India for business-standard.com on 12 Apr 2013

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda today announced to provide a six-acre land for the construction of ISKCON temple at Kurukshetra.