HOUSTON, U.S.A., April 17, 2003: A new chapter in television programming has unfolded here with the inclusion of Hindu religious leaders. Televised roundtable discussions, debates, and other problem-solving forums where issues of local and national interests are discussed have traditionally been held with only Christian and Jewish religious leaders. However, because of 9/11, Islamic leaders have since been included in these forums. Finally last month Hindu leaders have been represented in such forums. The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) was the first to include a Hindu representative, along with members of the three other major religious, in a recent 30 minute broadcast from the Houston area. The force behind this change in Houston is Swapan Bhattacharjee and he already preparing a “panel of Hindu experts” for other television programs. For additional information kindly contact Mr. Bhattacharjee at “source” above .
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