‘They are as much Indian as I am’: Akshay Kumar slams racism against Northeast Indians on national TV | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

‘They are as much Indian as I am’: Akshay Kumar slams racism against Northeast Indians on national TV | Hindi Movie News – The Times of India

Akshay Kumar turned the show into a platform for awareness after a contestant shared her experience with racism against Northeast Indians. He invited his Manipur-born makeup artist, Kin, on stage and urged the nation to treat all Northeast citizens equally, honoring their sacrifices for India. Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has taken the reins as host…

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‘Chinki, momo, Chinese’: How everyday racism shadows Indians from the Northeast | India News – The Times of India

‘Chinki, momo, Chinese’: How everyday racism shadows Indians from the Northeast | India News – The Times of India

“You people eat dogs, cats, pigs and all your animals, right?” This was a question Riba says she was repeatedly asked because she hails from the Northeast. Working at a high-profile firm did little to shield her from stereotypes. Friends, colleagues and acquaintances routinely questioned her food habits, appearance and even language. ‘Called Minor Matter,…

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