Pakistan's parliament has condemned the killing of three Hindu brothers at a medical clinic, in an unusual show of support for religious minorities.

A state primary which encouraged children to dress in Saris, sing Hindu songs and folk dance to celebrate Diwali is being held up as an example to emulate.

Human rights, faith and minority groups are expressing concern that some Hindu activists are pressuring the Nepalese government to reimpose Hinduism as the state religion.

Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams has sent an annual message to Hindu communities in Britain for Diwali, the 'festival of lights', which is also marked by Sikhs and celebrates the victory of good over evil and hope over despair.