Hate Crimes
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Railways dismisses two constables in hate killings of three Muslim passengers case
The case pertains to constable Chetansinh Chaudhary shooting dead an assistant sub-inspector and three Muslim men on a train in July last year.
Scroll Staff
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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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US: Man killed Muslim boy in hate crime linked to Israel-Hamas war, say police
His mother was seriously injured in the attack.
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Trending
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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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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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘It could have been me’: Why the train shootings have struck fear in Muslims
After a constable killed three visibly Muslim men, many community members say they are afraid of being targeted in trains and other forms of public transport.
Zafar Aafaq & Tabassum Barnagarwala
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Mob attacks Nagaland men for selling ‘non-vegetarian, northeastern food’ in Ahmedabad
They said that such food cannot be served in Gujarat, ‘which is dominated by Hindus’, one of the victims claimed.
Scroll Staff
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Canada: 28-year-old man arrested for hate crime at mosque
Sharan Krunakaran allegedly desecrated the Quran and yelled religious slurs.
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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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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
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State cannot whitewash hate crimes, says Supreme Court
The court was hearing a plea by a Muslim man alleging that he was assaulted due to his religious identity in Noida in 2021.
Scroll Staff
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Can a ban on Nazi symbols help curb the spread of far-right extremism?
Far-right groups use these symbols as a recruitment tool, pulling in young men who are attracted to the emblems’ association with hatred and violence.
Josh Roose, The Conversation
The Reel
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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SC seeks responses from Centre, states on plea seeking UAPA against anti-Muslim hate crimes
The petitioner said that Muslims were being targeted by the ruling party members, who have delivered hate speeches on many occasions.
Scroll Staff
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Family of Indian student stabbed 11 times in Australia alleges racist attack
One person has been arrested in connection with the attack on Shubham Garg, who is pursuing PhD in mechanical engineering in Sydney.
Scroll Staff
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UK: Labour MP urges government to take action on crimes against Sikhs
Birmingham MP Preet Kaur Gill said that there has been a 169% rise in hate crimes against the community since 2020-’21.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India wins nine medals including four gold on Day 2
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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Two years on, Indian men’s team hope to defend crown jewel
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa