Hate Crimes
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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
Trending
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‘Human rights violated in India’: Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee chief tells G20 delegates
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Explained: Who is Amritpal Singh and why is Punjab Police chasing him?
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A 152-year-old bazaar in Kolkata holds the history of Bengali mishti’s evolution
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What made Bollywood songs funny? A unique drum, played by a distinctive man
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‘Meghalaya is not a Hindi-speaking state’: Opposition MLA protests against Governor’s Hindi speech
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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
Video
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Watch: Japanese PM Fumio Kishida tries golgappa and other Indian delicacies with PM Modi in Delhi
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‘Meghalaya is not a Hindi-speaking state’: Opposition MLA protests against Governor’s Hindi speech
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Watch: Flaming debris from space entering Earth’s atmosphere illuminates Northern California skies
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Watch: Baba Sehgal’s mashup of his hit ‘Aaja Meri Gaadi Mein Baith Jaa’ with Rihanna’s ‘Rude Boy’
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Watch: Delhi Capitals players dance after qualifying for WPL 2023 playoffs
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India claims ‘vandalism’ of Toronto park sign is hate crime but police deny any such incident
The builder had placed a blank sign as a placeholder till the Shri Bhagavad Gita Park board was installed, officials said.
Scroll Staff
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Two Sikh men assaulted in New York in alleged hate crime
One person has been arrested for hitting the men with a pole and removing their turbans.
Scroll Staff
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Haridwar and after: Silences, past and present, have enabled genocides
By failing to act decisively against the calls for Muslims to be killed, the Indian government has signalled its assent.
Reese Ister
The Reel
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Watch: The blunder years in ‘School College Ani Life’ starring Tejasswi Prakash, Karan Parab
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‘Ghar Banduk Biryani’ trailer: A chef is caught between security forces and rebels
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Start the week with a film: See the world through a donkey’s eyes in ‘EO’
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‘Rocket Boys’ review: Fuel loss on the way to the Pokhran nuclear test
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‘Underworld Ka Kabzaa’ review: Deafness guaranteed along with a numb brain
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Open calls for the mass murder of Muslims are now an everyday affair in India
The Indian state has chosen to encourage the rise of violent majoritarianism and the undermining of the secular constitutional order.
Shoaib Daniyal
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British MP’s killing: Threats and harassment have become commonplace for politicians globally
Between the divisive politics of Brexit and the growing polarisation of UK’s party politics, lawmakers are working in a low-trust, high-blame environment.
James Weinberg, The Conversation
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Viral terror: Why the perpetrators of anti-Muslim assaults are broadcasting their own crimes
Recording and disseminating videos of hate crimes against Muslims is now a career advancement tool for many Hindutva activists.
Vijayta Lalwani
The Field
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WPL 2023: Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, UP Warriorz to compete in playoffs; top spot to be decided
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Swiss Open Super 300: Can PV Sindhu find her rhythm as she returns to her favourite hunting ground?
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Sports world daily: Rashford among star players to miss Euro qualifiers; Mbappe named France captain
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Women’s World Boxing C’ships: Lovlina, Sakshi advance to quarterfinals, Preeti exits
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WPL 2023, MI vs DC blog: Capsey, Verma fire Delhi Capitals to top of the table with massive win