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Hindus

American  
[hin-duhs] / ˈhɪn dəs /

noun

  1. Maurice Gerschon 1891–1969, U.S. writer, born in Russia.


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Of the thousands of newly recognised dead, around 25% are Sikhs, another 25% Hindus, with around 40% having been Muslim.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

Khan hit back in a newspaper interview, saying that Trafalgar Square had hosted public events for Christians, Hindus and Sikhs.

From BBC Mar. 19, 2026

Hindus made up 14.6  percent of Bangladesh's population after independence in 1971, but their share has declined sharply to less than 10 percent in the officially secular country.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

Her longing reflects the anxiety felt by many of Bangladesh's 13.1  million Hindus, the country's largest religious minority, after at least 70 people were killed in unrest following a student-led uprising.

From Barron's Feb. 11, 2026

Amma says he's one of the few saints both Hindus and Muslims respect.

From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman

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