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Eiffel Tower row exposes BAPS Hindu group as 'spearhead of Modi's soft power'

A row over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower has put a Hindu movement at the centre of a controversy in France. An India specialist told RFI that BAPS, which has close ties to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has become an important vehicle for his soft-power…

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How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice

How a former BAPS temple worker in the US got his freedom, but still seeks justice

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu sect at the heart of the Eiffel Tower strike made headlines in France during the inauguration of its latest temple near Paris. In the US, BAPS came under the spotlight when Indian stone workers were rescued from a temple construction site. One…

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

Eiffel Tower row over Hindu sect BAPS unites French politicians – but divides Indian diaspora

France got a crash course on the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), a Hindu sect at the heart of an Eiffel Tower strike this week. But for Indians in France who have been trying to raise awareness of far-right Hindu groups, it comes too late. As the 2027 election…

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‘Was this a state visit?’ Indian opposition leader raises serious questions over Paris BAPS temple

François Picard is pleased to welcome Anish Gawande. He sees the controversy surrounding the inauguration of the BAPS temple near Paris as more than an isolated dispute over the treatment of female staff at the Eiffel Tower. From his perspective, the incident exposes a broader and insufficiently scrutinized intersection of…

Protest Erupts as Women Staff at Eiffel Tower Were 'Asked To Leave' So Men Could Serve Hindu Guests Instead

Eiffel Tower staff protested after female employees were allegedly moved during a BAPS delegation visit as tower's operator admitted the arrangements should not have been accepted.

International Business Times UK

BAPS and its celibate monks: The organisation at the centre of the Eiffel Tower row

A Hindu religious organisation has come under fire in Paris, France after female employees at the Eiffel Tower were allegedly asked to move away or make themselves “invisible” during a private visit by its delegation. This prompted staff to strike and force the iconic landmark to close on September 7.

Who are BAPS, the influential Hindu religious group at the centre of Eiffel Tower controversy?

The group, headquartered in India, counts over a million followers worldwide, runs 1,300 temples and 5,025 centres, and is patronised by Narendra Modi

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Internal inquiry opened after Eiffel Tower 'sexist' closure prompts strike

Internal inquiry opened after Eiffel Tower 'sexist' closure prompts strike

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after staff walked out over the removal of women colleagues during a visit by a Hindu religious group which later apologised. The operating company has acknowledged it was wrong to accept the conditions and has opened an internal investigation.

Radio France Internationale

Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Outrage After Visiting Hindu Guru Demands Women Be “Made Invisible” And Management Complies

Eiffel Tower Closed Amid Outrage After Visiting Hindu Guru Demands Women Be “Made Invisible” And Management Complies

One person reacted, “Why would a French institute agree to this absurdity???”

Eiffel tower shuts in protest after female staff moved during Hindu group’s visit

Eiffel tower shuts in protest after female staff moved during Hindu group’s visit

The Independent UK

Why Did the Eiffel Tower Shut Down? BAPS Hindu Delegation Visit and Female Staff Row Explained

Why Did the Eiffel Tower Shut Down? BAPS Hindu Delegation Visit and Female Staff Row Explained

The Eiffel Tower closed after staff went on strike over female workers being moved aside during a visit by a BAPS Hindu delegation.

International Business Times UK

Eiffel Tower reopens after staff protest over sidelining of women during BAPS visit

Eiffel Tower reopens after staff protest over sidelining of women during BAPS visit

The Eiffel Tower reopened on Tuesday after a one-day staff protest over female employees allegedly being sidelined during a BAPS delegation’s visit. Operator SETE admitted it had accepted a request to limit “interactions with women”, calling the arrangement unacceptable. Paris authorities plan an investigation.

The Economic Times

Eiffel Tower shuts amid allegations female staff were removed during visit of Hindu monks

Eiffel Tower shuts amid allegations female staff were removed during visit of Hindu monks

A delegation of 100 people linked to the Hindu group made a private visit to the tower

The Independent UK

Eiffel Tower-BAPS row: What really happened in Paris?

Eiffel Tower-BAPS row: What really happened in Paris?

The Eiffel Tower shut after staff walked out over claims female employees were moved or replaced during a BAPS delegation’s visit. The operator admits it accepted a request to limit interactions with women and says it should not have done so. BAPS has apologised, while Paris authorities plan an investigation.

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Eiffel Tower to reopen after staff protest over sidelining of women

The Eiffel Tower is expected to reopen after staff protested against female employees being sidelined during a visit by Hindu group BAPS. The tower operator acknowledged the delegation had requested limited “interactions with women”, saying the conditions should never have been accepted. BAPS has apologised.

The Times of India

Eiffel Tower shuts after female staff allegedly sidelined during Hindu group's visit

NEW DELHI: The Eiffel Tower was closed to visitors on Monday after staff staged a walkout over allegations that female employees were moved away from their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious group linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), as reported by Euronews.

Eiffel Tower closes as staff strike after female employees 'made invisible' for Hindu group visit

The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Paris has released a statement apologising for "any pain or inconvenience caused."

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Indian father drowns while paddleboarding in Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey during family picnic; he was in an area not supervised by lifeguards

41-year-old Kaushik Sharma, a father of two, drowned in Lake Hopatcong in New Jersey, where he was paddleboarding during a family picnic. The incident took place on August 16 at around 2.30 pm when bystanders noticed an unattended paddleboard and a beach lifeguard. Sharma's body was found after hours of…

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This temple is the largest Hindu temple in New Jersey, and also the largest outside Asia

The BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey, stands as the largest Hindu temple complex in the US and outside Asia. This 183-acre site, opened in October 2023, showcases impressive traditional Indian stone architecture, featuring a 191-foot-high Mahamandir adorned with over 10,000 sculptures. The project, a decade in the making,…

The Economic Times

Vedic chants fill US White House hall on National Day of Prayer

A BAPS volunteer recited Vedic prayers for peace at the White House during the National Day of Prayer. The volunteer invoked universal peace from the Yajur Veda, calling for harmony in various realms. This participation highlights faith, service, and shared values strengthening communities as America approaches its 250th anniversary.

The Independent UK

Prominent Hindu temple in California vandalised with anti-Modi graffiti

India calls attack on Hindu temple a ‘despicable act’

Evening Standard

Death of London toddler 14 months after swallowing plastic googly eye prompts coroner's warning

‘Loving little boy’ Kazarie Dwaah-Lyder died in hospital after suffering a tear to his oesophagus

The Canberra Times

Take a step inside the ACT's newest Hindu temple

Hindu community raised thousands to build their 'second home'.

Indian PM Modi Visits UAE Hindu Temple, Highlights International Relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits the first traditional stone-built Hindu temple in the Middle East, aiming to strengthen India's ties with the UA...

PM Modi inaugurates Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu stone temple, describes it as symbol of shared heritage of humanity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the region’s first traditional Hindu stone temple, BAPS, in Abu Dhabi

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