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Topic: Racism

Those of Indian descent are part of the American dream. Attacks on them must be taken seriously

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.

Economic shocks can deepen poverty, inequality – and stereotypes

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.

50 years of Hip Hop – how its sights, sounds and moves spread across the world

Hip-hop has always produced a counter-narrative to the mainstream, staying true to its underground ethos.

US soldier Travis King’s case highlights North Korea’s long history of addressing US racism

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.

North Korea says US soldier who fled seeks refuge from ‘mistreatment & racism’ in US

North Korean investigators have concluded that Travis King crossed deliberately and illegally, with the intent to stay in the North or in a third country, state news agency KCNA said.

UN says France fatal shooting an opportunity to address racism in law enforcement

The United Nations rights office expressed concern over the fatal shooting of a 17-year-old teenager by the police, which has sparked unrest across France.

Spain arrests 7 after racist incidents targeting Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr

Vinicius Jr, in a social media post, called the racist abuse 'inhuman' and asked sponsors and broadcasters to hold LaLiga accountable.

Spain arrests 7 for racist incidents targeting Real Madrid player Vinicius Jr

A hate crime probe was opened after an inflatable effigy dressed in the No. 20 jersey of winger Vinicius Jr was hung from a bridge in front of Real Madrid's training ground.

On Camera

Indian bureaucracy should be given incentives and rewards: MH Mody

Is there a place for a counter-bureaucracy, or a separate and competing bureaucracy to counterbalance the force of the executive’s bureaucracy, asked author MH Mody in 1980.

India’s urban co-op banks are turning the page—crisis to cautious revival, one metric at a time

With bad loans shrinking & capital buffers stronger, urban co-op banks’ new umbrella body NUCFDC is now prioritising rollout of digital transformation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.