These YouTubers are simply the latest iteration of a racism so normalised that it erupts predictably whenever Northeast India enters national headlines.
For songwriter Sonu Baroi, the song Chinky was born out of personal experiences with racism in Punjab and the widespread misinformation about the Northeast.
Chinese massacres, Zoot Suit beatings, Watts violence, and Rodney King riots show how Los Angeles has always been America's testing ground for racial acceptance.
Federal jury says Brett Hankison used excessive force during raid in which Black medical technician was fatally shot. Case sparked huge protests against racial disparities in policing in US.
Greeks called the people of east Africa aethiops or Aithiops, meaning sun-burnt face. Ancient Jews referred to people of other nations and faith as gentiles, a slur that targeted them as outsiders.
In recent history, hate crimes against those of Indian descent in the US can be traced back to 1980s when a gang known as ‘Dotbusters’ targeted Indian Americans in New York-New Jersey.
Stereotypes are mental shortcuts hardwired in us. They help us with quick decision-making when we are faced with a lack of information, in turn aiding survival.
For decades Pyongyang has highlighted racial discrimination in the US, and analysts say it will likely use King's case to resist pressure over human rights.
Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
People should be ashamed if they are consuming dog meat and insects. Consumption of wildlife meat is prohibited by law.
Being sexually active before the age of 18 is unacceptable. The law treats this as a rape and the boy/man can be jailed.
Ms. Kaur’s lame attempt at justifying the unjustifiable is sad and disappointing.
Thank you for writing this. I grew up in the NE. It has its problems but overall the people are friendly and law-abiding, unlike North Indians. When I moved to North India for work, I was shocked at the misogyny and prejudice. Racism and misogyny are very real in India.
Vishnoi, Sahu and others are not creating content out of thin air. They are depicting the reality of tribal majority states of northeast India.
A “culinary culture which includes dog meat, snakes, rats and insects” is sure to make any human being feel dizzy. It’s sure to churn the stomach of anyone. Some may even puke at the very idea.
A “sexually active under-18 girl” does not have agency, Ms. Kaur. A self-certified and self-celebrated over-the-top “feminist” like you must be able to understand this. An under-18 girl who is sexually active is simply a victim of sexual abuse. The police must look into the issue and nab the rapists and child molesters.
As far as headhunters in Nagaland is concerned, is it not a fact of life/history? Can you say with conviction that this is a fabricated story designed to malign the Nagas?
Learn to accept the truth for what it is. It may or may not offend your ideology and politics. But just because your sentiments are hurt, doesn’t make it a lie. It remains the truth.
I have lived long enough in the northeast to know whether what is being said/shown is true or false.
People should be ashamed if they are consuming dog meat and insects. Consumption of wildlife meat is prohibited by law.
Being sexually active before the age of 18 is unacceptable. The law treats this as a rape and the boy/man can be jailed.
Ms. Kaur’s lame attempt at justifying the unjustifiable is sad and disappointing.
Thank you for writing this. I grew up in the NE. It has its problems but overall the people are friendly and law-abiding, unlike North Indians. When I moved to North India for work, I was shocked at the misogyny and prejudice. Racism and misogyny are very real in India.
Vishnoi, Sahu and others are not creating content out of thin air. They are depicting the reality of tribal majority states of northeast India.
A “culinary culture which includes dog meat, snakes, rats and insects” is sure to make any human being feel dizzy. It’s sure to churn the stomach of anyone. Some may even puke at the very idea.
A “sexually active under-18 girl” does not have agency, Ms. Kaur. A self-certified and self-celebrated over-the-top “feminist” like you must be able to understand this. An under-18 girl who is sexually active is simply a victim of sexual abuse. The police must look into the issue and nab the rapists and child molesters.
As far as headhunters in Nagaland is concerned, is it not a fact of life/history? Can you say with conviction that this is a fabricated story designed to malign the Nagas?
Learn to accept the truth for what it is. It may or may not offend your ideology and politics. But just because your sentiments are hurt, doesn’t make it a lie. It remains the truth.
I have lived long enough in the northeast to know whether what is being said/shown is true or false.