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‘Zero civic sense’ or racism? Unpacking global scrutiny of the Indian diaspora

As anti-immigration sentiments sweep across the US, UK, Canada and Australia, Indians appear to be a particular target. The latest policy likely to overwhelmingly affect Indians is US President Donald Trump’s proclamation raising the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000. What stood out in the volley of reactions was the…

Newslaundry · Sep 26, 2025

Q&A: Yashica Dutt on her life as part of an oppressed caste in 'Coming Out As Dalit'

When Dutt was a kid, her family pretended to be rich so no one would suspect their caste identity. In her memoir, she talks of her struggles — and her decision to publicly declare she is a Dalit.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2024

As Bahujan stories get commercialised, controversies will only deepen. Made in Heaven is a case in point

Let’s be honest. We all love to witness a noisy, bitter quarrel on Twitter (or X, or whatever it might be called before this piece is published!). Of course, it is fun only when we aren’t the ones getting beaten up. It allows us to self-appoint ourselves as a credible…

Newslaundry · Aug 29, 2023