xenophobia
Rajendra Panchal's Journey: How a Pune Man's Medical Condition Became Fodder for Online Racial Attacks
Nov 28, 2025 09:45 am CST
Discover the poignant story of Rajendra Panchal, a Pune resident whose childhood accident led to a 38-year struggle with TMJ ankylosis before receiving life-changing surgery. Unfortunately, his image has become widely misused in racist online attacks against Indians, highlighting the growing problem of xenophobia and anti-India sentiment across social media platforms.
Mindvalley CEO Detained by FBI Despite O-1 Visa: Vishen Lakhiani Speaks Out Against Rising US Xenophobia
Nov 15, 2025 09:45 pm CST
Vishen Lakhiani, the Indian-origin founder and CEO of Mindvalley, shares his concerning experience of being detained by FBI agents at a US airport despite holding a valid O-1 visa for individuals with extraordinary abilities. His story highlights growing concerns about xenophobia in America and has sparked widespread online discussion about immigration policies and the treatment of foreign professionals contributing to the US economy.
US Congressman Brandon Gill Faces Backlash After Telling Muslim Journalist to "Go Back to UK" Over Islamic Prayer Call Defense
Oct 22, 2025 08:18 pm CST
US Congressman Brandon Gill sparked controversy by telling British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan to "go back to the UK" after Hasan defended Islamic prayer calls in America. The heated exchange, which centered on religious freedom and expression, quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism of Gill's comments as xenophobic and contradictory to First Amendment protections. This incident follows previous controversial remarks by Gill regarding cultural practices and immigration.
Texas Woman's Racist Tirade Against Hispanic DoorDash Driver Captures National Attention
Sep 29, 2025 11:44 am CST
A viral video from Flower Mound, Texas shows a woman identified as Tonya Chadwell launching a racist attack on a Hispanic DoorDash driver, telling her to "go speak your language back in Mexico." The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, while local officials emphasize that such behavior doesn't represent their community's values of inclusivity.
Understanding the "Clog The Toilet" Racist Campaign: How Far-Right Groups Targeted Indian H-1B Visa Holders
Sep 28, 2025 09:10 pm CST
Following President Trump's announcement of a $100,000 H-1B visa fee, far-right online groups launched "Operation Clog the Toilet," a coordinated racist campaign to prevent Indian tech workers from returning to the US by manipulating airline booking systems. The campaign artificially blocked seats on India-US flights, causing website crashes, ticket unavailability, and price surges, demonstrating how online hate can translate to real-world consequences for immigrant communities.