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Raju Rajagopal
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As Indian democracy comes under siege, what can Indian-Americans do?
January 26 commemorates India’s secular Constitution. But the values enshrined in it will quickly end should the BJP-led Narendra Modi win a third term in May.
Raju Rajagopal
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FBI hate crime statistics 2022: US data challenges the ‘Hinduphobia’ narrative
Hindus face far fewer hate crimes than other communities. Bias-motivated incidents against Black, Jewish and queer communities are the highest.
Raju Rajagopal
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Silence, inaction and human rights: Modi and Joe Biden through the lens of the Bhagavad Gita
Verses from the Gita talk of ‘karma’, ‘akarma’ and ‘vikarma’. How do they reflect upon theIndian prime minister and US president and their regimes?
Raju Rajagopal
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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Is apple cider vinegar as good for health as it sounds?
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View from the diaspora: Washington’s uncritical embrace of Modi bodes ill for Indian democracy
The world’s oldest democracy is ignoring distress calls from the world’s largest democracy.
Raju Rajagopal & Rasheed Ahmed
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How the exclusionary Hindu rashtra project threatens the foundations of Indian democracy
The central pillars of the project are of ‘self-victimisation’ and its inevitable twin, ‘street violence’ against perceived adversaries.
Raju Rajagopal
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What FBI data about anti-Hindu hate crimes in the US reveals about fears of ‘Hinduphobia’
Indian Americans must tamp down on cries of ‘Hinduphobia’ and speak more forcefully against the surge in Islamophobia and anti-Christian violence in India.
Raju Rajagopal
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Hamid Ansari ‘controversy’: A healthy democracy does not fear criticism from well-wishers
Though 11 speakers participated in a briefing on South Asian themes for US Congress members, the Indian government chose to attack only the Muslim statesman.
Raju Rajagopal
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Hindus have a special responsibility to denounce hate speech and violence by Hindu extremists
On New Year’s eve, an open letter to India’s majority community by the co-founders of the Hindus for Human Rights organisation.
Raju Rajagopal & Sunita Viswanath
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US hate crimes: FBI ranked ‘anti-Hindu’ incidents in 2020 at the low end of 35 faith groups
The numbers belie vociferous claims of widespread ‘Hinduphobia’ and imminent threats to Hindu students on US college campuses.
Raju Rajagopal
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’