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Unpacking CNN’s Anti-Indian Racism Story: Media Bias, Hinduphobia, and Dharmic Unity
This piece analyzes CNN’s coverage of anti-Indian racism in the U.S., recognizing why many in the diaspora felt seen while scrutinizing the story’s expert framing on Hinduphobia. It explains how minimizing or disputing Hinduphobia conflicts with documented evidence of anti-Hindu bias and religious stereotyping. The discussion situates CNN’s approach within a broader media-bias context, referencing…
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Academic Freedom or Hinduphobia? A Call for a Fact-Based ‘Who Owns Hindutva?’ Debate
Rutgers University’s recent panel on “Hindutva in America” has reignited debate about academic freedom, Hinduphobia, and the fair representation of Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, and Sikh perspectives. Observers argue that one-sided framing and mischaracterized symbols undermine pluralism and public understanding. A fact-based “Who Owns Hindutva?” forum is proposed to convene diverse scholars and community voices, including…