2023 Press Mentions
Counterview, Indian diaspora in US mimic Donald Trump, create fake Modi: 'I could shoot someone', Dec 26, 2023
India West Journal, Huge NY Puppet Display Attacks Modi On Assassination Plot, Dec 23, 2023
indica News, Modi puppet drives down 5th Avenue looking to "shoot someone", Dec 21, 2023
India West, Huge NY Puppet Display Attacks Modi On Assassination Plot, Dec 20, 2023
New India Abroad, Puppet linking PM Modi to foiled Indian assassination plot displayed in NY, Dec 20, 2023
NRI Affairs, New York display: oversized Modi puppet in convertible with provocative banner, Dec 19, 2023
Counterview, Diaspora group objects to Indian intelligence 'campaign' targeting Modi's critics in US, Dec 15, 2023
Deccan Herald, R&AW officer behind organisation targeting Modi critics abroad: Report, Dec 14, 2023
Kashmir Media Service, IMAC expresses concern over Washington Post report on Indian campaign targeting US critics, Dec 13, 2023
Jersey City Times, JC Ceasefire Movement Asks City Council to Approve Gaza Resolution, Dec 6, 2023
Deccan Herald, US lawmakers hail Indian-Americans' contribution to development at Capitol Diwali events, Nov 22, 2023
The Hindu, U.S. lawmakers hail Indian-Americans' contribution to development at Capitol Diwali events, Nov 22, 2023
Washington Post, As Democrats push to ban caste discrimination, some Indian Americans object, Nov 22, 2023
WNYC, In New Jersey, the largest Hindu temple in the U.S. set to open amid controversy, Nov 20, 2023
North Jersey Media Group, Israel-Hamas cease fire rally held outside Sen. Booker's office in Newark, Nov 13, 2023
Religion News Service, When it comes to defusing Hindu-Muslim tensions, college kids may know best, Nov 9, 2023
The Washington Post, How India tamed Twitter and set a global standard for online censorship, Nov 8, 2023
Coda Story, Why India is awash with anti-Palestine disinformation, Nov 7, 2023
American Kahani, Combatting Colorism in India: How Kavitha Emmanuel Helps Women and Young Girls Grow Comfortable in Their Skin, Oct 30, 2023
AMUST, Interfaith Forum: Importance of diversity and inclusion, Oct 28, 2023
Sabrang, 2023 Navaratri Women Human Rights Defenders Campaign: Hindus for Human Rights, Oct 26, 2023
Sabrang, CJP sends complaint to Times Now Navbharat over debate shows giving communal colour to the Israel-Hamas Conflict, Oct 25, 2023
American Kahani, Fostering Revolution Through Education: How Guruchand Thakur Changed a Community and My Family, Oct 25, 2023
Arab American News, Ceasefire Now Resolution urges support for an end to violence in Israel and Occupied Palestine, Oct 22, 2023
Counterview, Suspension of IAMC and HFHR’s X accounts part of broader Indian govt crackdown, Oct 21, 2023
American Kahani, Modi’s BJP Government Suspends Indian Twitter Accounts of Hindus for Human Rights and Indian American Muslim Council, Oct 19, 2023
Alternet, Civil libertarians fear 'Hindu nationalism' will influence Democratic lawmaker’s 'Dharma caucus', Oct 19, 2023
The Washington Post, Lawmaker’s ‘Dharma Caucus’ stirs suspicion from Hindu and Sikh groups, Oct 18, 2023
ThePrint, Censorship, say Hindus for Human Rights, Indian American Muslim Council as X accounts withheld in India, Oct 18, 2023
Sabrang, Hindus for Human Rights (HHR) protests suspension of ‘X’ account, Oct 17, 2023
Maktoob Media, X: Accounts of Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights withheld in India, Oct 17, 2023
Kashmir Media Service, X accounts of IMAC, HfHR withheld in India, Oct 17, 2023
The Cognate, X Withholds Indian American Muslim Council And Hindus For Human Rights Accounts In India, Oct 17, 2023
TheWire, Will Not Be Silenced Says Hindus For Human Rights After X Account Withheld in India, Oct 17, 2023
The Scroll, X accounts of Indian American Muslim Council, Hindus for Human Rights withheld in India, Oct 17, 2023
Sabrang, Hindus for Human Rights (HHR) protests suspension of ‘X’ account, Oct 17, 2023
The Hindu, U.S.-based minority advocacy groups blocked on X in India, Oct 16, 2023
CalMatters, Bashing Republicans for ‘rights regression,’ Newsom sidesteps protections for marginalized Californians, Oct 16, 2023
NowThis News, Newsom Vetoed a Bill That Would’ve Protected Against Anti-Caste Discrimination, but Activists Vow To Fight On, Oct 13, 2023
NRI Affairs, Controversy Clouds Opening of Largest Hindu Temple Outside Asia in New Jersey, Oct 11, 2023
The Weekend Leader, Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey: Largest Hindu Temple Outside Asia Opens Amid Controversies, Oct 9, 2023
Kasmir Media Service, Hindutva groups interfere in US politics: Report, Oct 9, 2023
Siasat Daily, Largest Hindu temple outside Asia to open for public in New Jersey on Oct 18, Oct 9, 2023
Outlook India, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh, Jain Caucus Founded With The Primary Objective Of Championing Religious Freedom For All: Thanedar, Oct 8, 2023
Deccan Herald, Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain Caucus founded to champion religious freedom: Indian-American Congressman, Oct 8, 2023
NBC News, Largest Hindu temple outside of Asia opens in New Jersey, built by 12,500 volunteers, Oct 8, 2023
The Leaflet, At US congressional hearing, panellists express deep concern over the unceasing decline of religious freedoms in India, Oct 7, 2023
CalMatters, Newsom blocks a bill to ban caste discrimination in California, Oct 7, 2023
Sabrang, US commission highlights decline in religious freedom in India, recommends policy action, Oct 6, 2023
Harvard Political Review, Unmasking Hinduphobia in the US, Oct 6, 2023
American Kahani, Rep. Thanedar’s New Congressional Caucus That Excludes Indian Muslims and Christians Draws Flak of Civil Rights Groups, Oct 6, 2023
Indica News, Amid India’s diplomatic offensive, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau says ‘not looking to escalate’ tensions, Oct 3, 2023
South Sydney Herald, Religious and multicultural groups pledge Yes, Oct 3, 2023
NBC News, Civil rights groups denounce new Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Jain Congressional Caucus, Oct 3, 2023
Indica News, Asian Americans prioritise candidates’ policy positions over their racial identity: Survey, Sept 29, 2023
Counterview, Modi govt intimidating US citizens critical of abuses in India: NY Christian group to Biden, Sept 28, 2023
Evangelical Focus, 50,000 displaced, 200 churches damaged, Muslims attacked: UN expert calls to “address underlying causes” in India, Sept 26, 2023
The Lawton Constitution, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi balances Illinois’ more progressive politics as he looks to future, Sept 26, 203
Kashmir Media Service, ‘Massive dangerous situation in India, designated as Country of Particular Concern’: USCIRF Commissioners, Sept 23, 2023
The Indian Express, Canadian MP Chandra Arya criticises Trudeau govt for permitting hate crimes, Sept 22, 2023
NRI Affairs, Canada must now listen to what diasporic Indians have been warning of, demand civil society groups, Sept 20, 2023
Ahmedabad Mirror, USCIRF To Hold Hearing On Religious Freedom In India, Sept 16, 2023
The Week, USCIRF to hold hearing on religious freedom in India on September 20, Sept 15, 2023
The Indian Express, US Commission to hold hearing on religious freedom in India, Sept 15, 2023
East Coast Daily, USCIRF plans hearing on religious freedom issues in India, Sept 15, 2023
Deccan Herald, US commission to hold hearing on religious freedom in India on September 20, Sept 15, 2023
Rediff News, US panel to hold hearing on religious freedom in India, Sept 15, 2023
Office of Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Jayapal, Omar, Tlaib, Chu, Carson Introduce September 11th Congressional Resolution, Sept 8, 2023
NRI Affairs, California becomes first US state to pass ban on caste discrimination, Sept 7, 2023
NRI Affairs, California State Assembly passes ‘anti caste discrimination' bill, Aug 29, 2023
Religion News Service, California's caste bill passes key hurdle with 50-3 Assembly vote, Aug 29, 2023
Real News Network, India and Israel's fascists are in cahoots. Can Hindu and Jewish progressives form an alliance too?, Aug 22, 2023
The Wire, Canadian Groups Appeal to PM Trudeau to Raise Voice Against Human Rights Violations in India, Aug 21, 2023
RNS, The 'India problem' under the surface at the Parliament of the World's Religions, Aug 18, 2023
Christianity Today, Violence Against Indian Christians Is Becoming a Problem for American Politicians, Aug 16, 2023
American Kahani, The Manipur Blowback: How India’s Religious Violence is Becoming a Problem for American Politicians, Aug 14, 2023
Dhaka Tribune, Ro Khanna-led US delegation’s visit to India to strengthen bilateral relations, Aug 14, 2023
India Today, India, US not perfect democracies, but...: Indian-American Democrat Ro Khanna, Aug 14, 2023
Mother Jones, How a bill to ban caste discrimination morphed into a fight about wokism, Aug 14, 2023
News19, US, India Partnering in Defence, Tech, Economy, Culture; Ties Rooted in Democracy, Pluralism: Ro Khanna to News18, Aug 12, 2023
Middle East Eye, Exclusive: Hindu nationalist groups to assemble at India Day rally in New Jersey, Aug 11, 2023
RNS, How India's religious violence is becoming a problem for American politicians, Aug 9, 2023
The Hindu, New York City Honors Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Legacy by Co-naming a Street Intersection After Him, Aug 9, 2023
NRI Affairs, Coalition of Indian American Organisations Meets Congressman Ro Khanna to Discuss Priorities for India Trip, Aug 8, 2023
American Kahani, New York City Honors Dr. B. R. Ambedkar’s Legacy by Co-naming a Street Intersection After Him, Aug 7, 2023
KCQD, Bay Area Activists Raise Awareness of Violence in India’s Manipur State, Aug 5, 2023
Latestly, Aadi Perukku 2023 Greetings: Netizens Share Pathinettam Perukku Messages, Images and Quotes on Social Media To Celebrate the Tamil Festival, Aug 3, 2023
NBC, How Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy are taking different approaches to identity on the campaign trail, Aug 1, 2023
Tamil America TV, RSS BJP in USA | Raju Rajagopal Hindus4HumanRights Hindu Vs Hindutva | Hindus against Manipur Riots, Aug 1, 2023
Mobile News 24x7 English, Voice from America through Florence: Diaspora stood a rock pillar for Manipur plight - Mobile News 24x7 English, July 29, 2023
DSA Religious Socialism Podcast, Hindu Nationalism & the U.S. Far Right, July 27, 2023
Middle East Eye, Ro Khanna: The Silicon Valley 'progressive' pushing closer US ties to Modi's India, July 21, 2023
New Age, Modi lies to US public once again, July 10, 2023
The Print Hindi, ‘जॉर्ज सोरोस की एजेंट नहीं’, हिंदू राष्ट्रवाद के खिलाफ काम करने वाली हिंदू महिला हूं: सुनीता विश्वनाथ, July 8, 2023
American Kahani, Hindu American Groups Applaud Revision of ‘Racist, Anti-Indian Language’ in California Caste Bill, July 6, 2023
Jewish Currents, On the Nose Podcast, What Indian Ethnonationalists Learned From Israel Advocates, July 6, 2023
The Indicable, Greater Tipraland Movement Rekindled After Delegation Met Amit Shah; Modi’s US Tech Transfer Deals May Stumble On Export Controls, July 6, 2023
Eurasia Review, Modi Lied To The US Public Once Again – OpEd, July 5, 2023
Outlook India, ‘No’ To Caste Discrimination: After Seattle, California Struggles To Pass Anti-Caste Bill, June 30, 2023
Jewish Currents, The Hindu Nationalists Using the Pro-Israel Playbook, June 28, 2023
India Currents, Will Modi's U.S. Visit Quell Concerns About Press Freedoms & Human Rights In India?, June 29, 2023
NBC, What’s fueling the rise in Hindu nationalism in the U.S., June 27, 2023
NRI Affairs, Hundreds Rally Outside White House to Protest Authoritarianism, Minority Persecution in India under PM Modi's Rule, June 24, 2023
Sight Magazine, Modi's denial of discrimination against minorities in India is a lie, activists say, June 24, 2023
Today Online, Indian PM Modi wraps up Washington trip with appeal to tech CEOs, June 24, 2023
Investing.com, Negación de Modi de la discriminación a minorías en India es una mentira, según activistas Por Reuters, June 24, 2023
Reuters, Indian PM Modi wraps up Washington trip with appeal to tech CEOs, June 23, 2023
TRTWorld, Modi's denial of discrimination against Indian minorities a lie — activists, June 23, 2023
US News and World Report, Modi's Denial of Discrimination Against Minorities in India Is a Lie, Activists Say, June 23, 2023
Washington Post, For Indian Americans, Modi visit sparks pride — and frustration, June 23, 2023
Absury Park Press, Indian PM Modi's visit highlights polarized views among NJ's Indian Americans, June 23, 2023
Reuters, Modi's denial of discrimination against minorities in India is a lie, activists say, June 23, 2023
News Cubic, Demonstration, Obama raised the question of protection of minorities, June 23, 2023
Kashmir Media Service, Indian diaspora protest ‘assault on democracy’ in Washington DC as Modi meets Biden, June 23, 2023
American Bazaar, Hundreds protest alleged minority persecution under Modi’s rule - The American Bazaar, June 23, 2023
North Jersey Media Group, Indian PM Modi's visit highlights polarized views among NJ's Indian Americans, June 23, 2023
The Wire, ‘India’s Democracy In Danger Under Modi Regime’: Civil Society Groups Opposes PM Modi In US, June 23, 2023
Countercurrents, Hundreds Rally Outside White House To Protest Authoritarianism, Minority Persecution In India Under PM Modi's Rule, June 23, 2023
NewsClick, Modi’s US Visit: Protests Raise Concerns Over Human Right Violations, ‘Assault’ on Democratic Values in India, June 23, 2023
Maktoob Media, Hundreds gather outside White House to protest minority persecution in India, June 23, 2023
Yahoo, Criticizing Narendra Modi’s U.S. Visit Could Have Serious Consequences, June 22, 2023
Global News, Modi says ‘no discrimination’ in India at first press conference as leader, June 22, 2023
The Quint, ‘Against Modi, Not India’: Meet the People Behind Protests Against PM's US Visit, June 22, 2023
Justice For All, 29 US Based Interfaith Civil Society Organizations Call Upon Congressional Leaders to Rescind Invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, June 22, 2023
Common Dreams, Citing 'Systematic Human Rights Abuses,' AOC Joins 'Squad' Dems in Boycott of Modi Speech, June 22, 2023
Baaz News, Joti Rekhi: Modi’s State Visit To America Met With Growing Protests, June 22, 2023
National Journal, Hindu nationalism in the spotlight as Modi addresses Congress, June 22, 2023
Jewish Currents, The US Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Modi, June 22, 2023
New York Times, Indian Leader Speaks to Congress After Meeting With Biden, June 22, 2023
HuffPost, Criticizing Narendra Modi’s U.S. Visit Could Have Serious Consequences, June 22, 2023
Counterview, Don't bargain away human rights: US experts, 'victims' of Modi government urge Biden, June 22, 2023
The Wire, "Troubling Signs" in India: Setback For PM Modi in USA as 75 US Senators Write Letter to Biden, June 21, 2023
Al Jazeera, Critics decry Modi’s US visit as he begins day with UN yoga event, June 21, 2023
San Francisco Chronicle, Bay Area Rep. Ro Khanna criticized after inviting Indian Prime Minister to speak before Congress, June 21, 2023
The Nation, Why Does Ro Khanna Want Modi to Address Congress?, June 21, 2023
NBC, Modi’s White House visit highlights deep diaspora divides, June 21, 2023
The Nation, Modi’s Visit to the US Whitewashes India’s Far-Right Violence, June 21, 2023
NewsClick, US Non-Profit Urges Biden to Denounce 'Rights Abuse' During Modi Visit | NewsClick, June 20, 2023
Yahoo, Biden seeks closer defense ties with New Delhi, June 20, 2023
Naukarshahi, मोदी का अमेरिका में जोरदार विरोध करेगा हिंदू फॉर ह्यूमन राइट्स, June 20, 2023
ThePrint, Modi's US visit doesn't have whole diaspora cheering. Counter event in works — 'Howdy Democracy', June 16, 2023
Time, Why Biden Is Honoring Modi With a State Visit, June 16, 2023
Grand Tamasha, Exploring Caste in America on Apple Podcasts, June 13, 2023
Scroll.in, Hindutva is increasingly influencing the Hindu diaspora – and extending Indian politics overseas, May 16, 2023
News Click, California Senate Passes Bill Against Caste Bias in Historic Move, May 13, 2023
Press and Guide, Tlaib introduces resolution recognizing the Nakba, May 12, 2023
Office of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, Tlaib Introduces Resolution Recognizing the Nakba, May 10, 2023
Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung, The Hinduism paradox | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | India Office, May 4, 2023
Sabrang India, An unusual Pilgrimage, Reclaiming Hindusim from Hindutva: Hindus for Human Rights | SabrangIndia, April 28, 2023
The News Minute, Indian-American rights groups hail California's decision to ban caste discrimination, April 27, 2023
Sacramento Bee, Prominent academic Cornel West backs proposed California ban on caste-based discrimination, April 25th, 2023
ENewsroom, Activists warn of ‘road to genocide’ as Hindu extremes use religious festivals to target Muslims, April 20, 2023
The Coda Story, The demolition of dissent in India, April 14, 2023
Justice for All, Statement of Kashmir Scholars Network on Arrests of Human Rights Defenders in Kashmir - Justice For All, April 14, 2023
Jacobin, Seattle Has Banned Caste Discrimination, a First Outside South Asia, April 14, 2023
The American Bazaar, Kshama Sawant campaigns for caste discrimination ban in California - The American Bazaar, April 13, 2023
Scripps News, What is caste discrimination, and why does it need to be banned in US?, April 12, 2023
NRI Affairs, California court dismisses caste-bias case against two Cisco engineers; Litigation against Cisco still alive, April 12, 2023
AsAm News, Caste discrimination case dismissed vs 2 Cisco supervisors, April 12, 2023
The London Story, Joint statement on human rights commitments in the upcoming EU-India Free Trade and Investment Agreements, April 12, 2023
WOLA, Weekly U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Tragedy in Ciudad Juárez, thousands of "asylum ban" comments - WOLA, March 31, 2023
India Currents, Untold Stories From Kashmir, March 30, 2023
Yahoo, Gandhi’s expulsion: Bad for Indian democracy, good for opposition?, March 30, 2023
Washington Post, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
The Hill, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
Yahoo News, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
WFMJ, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
TRT World, California may become first US state to outlaw caste discrimination, March 22, 2023
KPBS Public Media, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
CBS 42, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
WWTY, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
WETM, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
My Panhandle, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
WNCT, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
KLRT Fox, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
102.3 KRMG, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
WRBL, New bill aims to outlaw caste discrimination in California, March 22, 2023
Religion Unplugged, Documentary On PM Modi's Alleged Role In Gujarat Riots Spurs Outrage, Discussions Abroad, March 22, 2023
The Juggernaut, How Nithyananda Conned Millions with a Fake Hindu Nation | The Juggernaut, March 20, 2023
Baptist News Global, Alliance of Baptists and others urge Congress to divert military funds to social services – Baptist News Global, March 15, 2023
Common Dreams, 62 faith orgs call for Pentagon budget cuts in 2024 budget cycle, March 14, 2023
Article 14, ‘Even On the Day of the Vote, They Were Hatching Plans to Delay or Undermine the Legislation’, March 10, 2023
India News England, Caste bias exists in US, has to be countered, says Kshama Sawant - INDIA New England News, March 6, 2023
The Weekend Leader, Caste bias exists in US, has to be countered, says Kshama Sawant, March 6, 2023
The Siasat Daily, Caste bias exists in US, says Kshama Sawant, March 6, 2023
NewsWebIndia123, Caste bias exists in US, has to be countered, says Kshama Sawant (IANS Interview), March 6, 2023
Outlook India, 'The Seattle Anti-Caste Discrimination Law Is A Historic Win; Still, Long Way To Go': Kshama Sawant, March 4, 2023
Indybay, India: The Modi Question (BBC documentary), March 4, 2023
The American Bazaar, Oppressed-caste immigrants face discrimination in the workplace: Kshama Sawant, March 3, 2023
CTVNews, How a 'supremacist' political ideology from India is said to be gaining influence in Canada, March 2, 2023
Indian Link, Hindu Council of Australia platform for One Nation Party raises questions, March 1, 2023
CBC News, Movement out of India that 'disseminates hate' victimizes religious minority groups, report says, March 1, 2023
The Indian Panorama, Seattle first US city to ban caste discrimination, Feb 24, 2023
Newsendip, Seattle becomes the first U.S. city to explicitly ban discrimination against an individual's caste, Feb 23, 2023
Buddhistdoor Global, Seattle Becomes the First US City to Bar Caste Discrimination, Feb 23, 2023
American Kahani, Cast in Stone: Indian Americans React to Seattle City Council's Approval of Legislation to Ban Caste-based Discrimination, Feb 22, 2023
CBC News, India's Supreme Court grants protection to filmmaker attacked for movie poster featuring Hindu goddess, Feb 22, 2023
Investing, Seattle becomes first US city to ban caste bias despite opposition by some Hindu groups, Feb 22, 2023
India Today, Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination, Feb, 21, 2023
PBS, Seattle City Council considers historic law barring caste discrimination, Feb 20, 2023
King5, Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination, Feb 20, 2023
AP News, Seattle considers historic law barring caste discrimination, Feb 20, 2023
LA Times, Seattle could become first U.S. city to outlaw caste discrimination, Feb 20, 2023
National Post, Activists push for official recognition of Hinduphobia but some Hindus call it a political ploy, Jan 27, 2023
Brooklyn Magazine, Australia Day and Teen Night: 13 Things to Do This Weekend, Jan 26, 2023
Anabaptist World, Faith-based organizations urge Biden not to enact ‘asylum ban’, Jan 24, 2023
Religion News Service, Faith-based organizations urge Biden not to enact ‘asylum ban’, Jan 23, 2023
American Kahani, A Rebel in the Crosshairs: Founder of Hindutva Watch Says He’s Forced to Live in the Shadows in the United States, Jan 22, 2023
The Root, Faith Leaders And Organizers Unite On Reproductive Freedom For Roe's 50th Anniversary, Jan 22, Jan 22, 2023
Yahoo, Faith Leaders And Organizers Unite On Reproductive Freedom For Roe's 50th Anniversary, Jan 22, Jan 22, 2023
Middle East Eye, BBC places Modi at heart of Gujarat riots, drawing ire of Indian government, Jan 20, 2023
The Leaflet, The Hindu American Foundation’s parentage problem: An interview with Sunita Viswanath, Jan 16, 2023
News Click, The Hindu American Foundation’s Parentage Problem: An Interview With Sunita Viswanath | NewsClick, Jan 16, 2023
The Wire, How a Libel Case in the US Has Helped Unravel How the Hindu Far-Right Ecosystem Distorts the Truth, Jan 13, 2023
The Hindustan Gazette, The Hindutva threat is a significant challenge to the Idea of America: John Prabhudoss, Jan 6, 2023
News India Times, U.S. District Court dismisses lawsuit filed by the Hindu American Foundation, Jan 2, 2023