Professor Geeta compiled her experiences with writing rebuttals to Hinduphobic media coverages. Hinduphobia and the silencing of our Hindu Voices by the Los Angeles Times (LA Times) are becoming louder each day. The LA Times has failed to respond coherently to a rise in anti-Hindu hate. Actually, it has contributed to it. Take this: Even the White House left out …
Within a short period of 5 months since October 2023, there have been 9 Indian and Indian-American students who have either been killed or have died, across the United States, leaving the minority community devastated and looking for answers. The US Dream The United States is home to many prestigious universities and colleges known for their high academic standards, cutting-edge…
India witnessed a historic moment on 22nd January 2024. Ayodhya – known as birthplace of Bhagwan Ram (considered to be an Avatar of Vishnu), finally got its Ram Mandir (Temple) again at the site called Ramjanma Bhoomi. This was a generational struggle for Hindus and Ram devotees since the 1500s. Many consider this as a civilizational moment, witnessing in their lifetime. Including America, and…
We Hindu Americans are hardly exempt from attacks on our religion and culture. Sadly, we are only too aware of the anti-Hindu hate disinformation, and false narratives in some Western media. Rampant anti-Hindu hate articles by the Western media make my blood boil and my heart aches in agony. It hurts like a dagger blows through the curtain of propaganda…
A Wall Street Journal reader, Avatans Kumar, shares his exchanges with the newspaper and points out the biased reporting. Western media’s coverage of the Ram Mandir has been extremely biased and patronizing. Here are a couple of examples from the Wall Street Journal. On January 17, just a couple of days before the Prana Pratishtha in Ayodhya, the Wall Street…
A Hindu American professor, Prof. Geeta, shares her distressing experience with the Los Angeles Times when she flagged the biased anti-Hindu coverage of the recent rebuilding and consecration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India. A prestigious and popular paper, the “Los Angeles Times” denies the space for views from minority Hindu Americans. The misinformation, bias, and half-truths published by…
This article reports the vandalism of Vijay’s Sherawali Temple in Hayward, California. The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) stated it’s the second such incident in the East Bay within two weeks. Details: The media report of the vandalism: https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/second-east-bay-hindu-temple-hit-by-vandalism-in-two-weeks/amp/
Graffiti supporting a separate Sikh homeland was found at a Hindu temple in Newark, California. Police are investigating it as a potential hate crime due to its targeted nature and intimidating message. The incident drew condemnation from various organizations, including the Consulate General of India. The vandalism is linked to the pro-Khalistan movement, which seeks an independent Sikh state. Key…
On the historic event of Bhagwan Shri Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha in Ayodhya on January 22nd, 2024, when Hindus finally celebrated victory, one would assume that it would be celebrated by not only Hindus globally but everyone else. It was the movement that stood the test of time due to the devotion of Shri Ram and the resolute determination of…
Hindu communities around the world rejoiced at the consecration of the Shri Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, India, on January 22nd. Across the United States, many public events were held to mark this joyous occasion. However, amidst the celebrations by Hindu Americans, several media outlets published misleading and factually incorrect reports about the Ram Mandir. It’s crucial to expose the false…
Hinduphobia or Hindu hate is growing nationwide and resulting in various kinds of hate crimes. Several reports including the one by the FBI highlight this alarming trend. What is Hinduphobia [1] Hinduphobia is a set of antagonistic, destructive, and derogatory attitudes and behaviors towards Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism) and Hindus that may manifest as prejudice, fear, or hatred. The complete range…
