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· William Yuk
New Delhi warns Indians in Canada to ‘remain vigilant’ amid increase in hate crimes, sectarian violence
New Delhi recently issued an advisory to Indian nationals in Canada, urging them to “remain vigilant” in the wake of the country’s sudden spike in “anti-India activities.” The primary trigger for this advisory was Canada’s support for the “Khalistan referendum” — an unofficial…
· Bryan Ke
12 people, including 3 minors, arrested for beating, parading gang-raped victim in New Delhi
A married 20-year-old Indian woman was abducted from her home in Karkardooma, New Delhi and then tortured and raped in what authorities described as a “revenge attack.” The rape survivor was reportedly blamed for the death of 16-year-old Ayush Nahariya, who died by suicide in…
· Carl Samson
#DelhiIsBurning Trends as Violence Spreads in India Over Anti-Muslim Citizenship Law
Riots have gripped the Indian capital of New Delhi over a law that grants citizenship for illegal immigrants from neighboring Muslim-majority countries — as long as they are not Muslim. The violence, which coincided with U.S. President Donald Trump’s first state visit, broke out…
· Bryan Ke
Student mob in India heckles visiting S. Korean women mistaken for Christian missionaries
A group of South Korean women was allegedly harassed by a mob of Indian students and accused of being Christian missionaries. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday at Chaudhary Charan Singh University (CCSU) in the Indian city of Meerut while the women were visiting the…
· Bryan Ke
Indian American gay couple who went viral for traditional Hindu wedding announces first baby
Before you read: Two Grooms Held The Most Incredible Hindu Wedding and the Photos Will Give You Feelings
· Carl Samson
Hit-and-run death of woman dragged for nearly an hour on NYE continues to roil India
A 20-year-old woman from Delhi, India, died on New Year’s Eve after getting dragged for almost an hour in a hit-and-run incident that has shocked the country. Anjali Singh was reportedly leaving a New Year’s Eve party on her scooter when a Maruti Baleno, a five-seater hatchback,…
· Daniel Anderson
Oscars shortlist: All the Asian-led documentary features and shorts that made the cut
On Wednesday, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced their shortlist for ten categories, including Documentary Feature Film and Documentary Short Film. The film “Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong,” or “Children of the Mist,” was included on the Oscars shortlist,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Indian influencer faces backlash for kicking dog in Instagram reel
Kajal Kiran, an Indian social media influencer, is facing backlash for kicking a dog in an Instagram reel. A repost of her deleted video has since gone viral, with several social media users voicing their anger toward Kiran’s behavior. Some users tagged the Mumbai police, citing…
· Khier Casino
South Korean YouTuber goes viral after being called ‘coronavirus’ in TikTok video
A South Korean social media personality was traveling in India when he was racially harassed by a local while walking down an alleyway. In the video, the YouTuber and TikToker known as Tooth Breaker is filming himself strolling the street at night when a man hanging out with a…
· Isa Peralta
Crying father drops off daughter at dream college in wholesome viral video
A now-viral Instagram video posted by Preksha (@pre.xsha) on Wednesday shows her overjoyed parents dropping her off at Miranda House College in New Delhi, India. "Pov: You made your parents proud," the video’s onscreen text says. “They were dropping me off at ‘our’ dream…
· Michelle De Pacina
Group of men in India filmed recording 12-year-old assault victim while ignoring her cries for help
In a viral video, a group of Indian men can be seen surrounding an assaulted 12-year-old girl and filming her with their mobile phones in Uttar Pradesh’s Kannauj district in India. The girl was reportedly soaked in blood and had severe injuries on her arms and head. In the…
· Ryan General
Advocates laud India’s Supreme Court decision to uphold a single woman’s right to late term abortion
Advocates have hailed India’s Supreme Court Justice D.Y. Chandrachud’s decision to uphold a woman’s right to an abortion up to 24 weeks into pregnancy regardless of marital status. Chandrachud’s ruling effectively granted the petition of a 25-year-old single woman who sought…
· Michelle De Pacina
Viral video of 15-year-old girl walking home naked after alleged sexual assault in India sparks outrage
A 15-year-old girl was allegedly kidnapped and gang-raped by five men who took her to a forest in Moradabad, India, on Sept. 1. The girl walked home naked for more than a mile on a busy road, where she was reportedly filmed by passers-by and pelted with stones. Surveillance…
· Editorial Staff
Chinese universities among world’s top schools in producing ultra-rich graduates
Chinese universities, including Peking University and Tsinghua University, are among the top universities to produce the most “ultra-wealthy” alumni, according to Altrata. Peking University, the alma mater of Baidu co-founder Robin Li, has produced about 1,101 ultra-high…
· Ryan General
India’s Supreme Court widens definition of ‘family’ to include unmarried and queer couples
India's Supreme Court has ruled that familial relationships may take the form of domestic, unmarried partnerships or queer relationships, effectively expanding the country’s definition of what constitutes a “family.” The verdict was made during the hearing of a nurse named…
· Michelle De Pacina
Indian women protest release of Hindu men who sexually assaulted pregnant Muslim woman
Dozens of women protested in New Delhi, India, on Thursday after a court ordered the release of 11 Hindu men who gang-raped a pregnant Muslim woman and killed seven of her family members in 2002. Activists at the protest held signs that read “Protecting rapists and penalizing…
· Ryan General
Indian woman-owned brand accuses Trader Joe’s of selling ‘knockoff’ of their bestselling achaar
Chitra Agrawal, owner of Indian condiments brand Brooklyn Delhi, has accused grocery chain Trader Joe’s of selling a knockoff version of “Roasted Garlic Achaar,” her brand’s best-selling item. A Trader Joe’s representative reportedly initiated a discussion with Brooklyn Delhi…
· Rebecca Moon
Actor Priyanka Chopra slams Indian body spray commercial for ‘promoting sexual violence’
Indian actor Priyanka Chopra branded an Indian male fragrance commercial as “disgusting” for “promoting sexual violence.” The advertisement shows four men watching a scared woman in a store when one of the men asks, “We’re four, there’s one, who takes the shot?” Almost 24 hours…
· Ryan General
Urvashi Vaid, influential LGBTQ activist and leader, dies at 63
Loved ones and members of queer activist communities are mourning the sudden passing of pioneering LGBTQ Indian American activist, attorney and author Urvashi Vaid. Vaid, 63, died from cancer at a hospital in New York City on May 14, according to a news release from the National…
· Michelle De Pacina
Indian student fatally shot outside Toronto subway in what family suspects is hate crime
Kartik Vasudev, a 21-year-old international Indian student at Seneca College, was shot eight times at the Sherbourne subway station in Toronto while on his way to a part-time job on April 7. He was pronounced dead shortly after being rushed to St. Michael’s Hospital. The…