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The Role of Foreign Actors in the Independence of Bangladesh

Following the independence of the Indian Subcontinent in 1947, the region was divided into two major entities: India and Pakistan. Pakistan, which was initially a single nation, was comprised of two geographically and culturally distinct regions—West Pakistan and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The relationship between these two regions was fraught with tension, with East Pakistan experiencing severe political, economic, and social oppression from West Pakistan.

The struggle for independence in East Pakistan culminated in a nine-month-long liberation war, which began on March 26, 1971. The roles of various international actors during this conflict were crucial and multifaceted. Major global players, including India, the Soviet Union, China, and the United States, each had their own strategic interests that influenced their involvement in the conflict.

Media Coverage of Hindu Atrocities in Bangladesh: A Critical Examination of the BBC's Reporting

The predicament of Hindus in Bangladesh has attracted much scrutiny in recent years, especially in light of increasing violence and persecution. Nevertheless, the depiction of these incidents by global media, including authoritative institutions such as the BBC, has been subject to censure for minimising the gravity of the heinous acts. This paper investigates the approach of the BBC and other media organisations towards the subject, analysing allegations of external media bias and the influence of regime changes on media coverage.

Media Bias and Its Implications in UK

In recent years, the portrayal of Hindus in UK media has sparked significant debate and concern within the community. This blog delves into the nuances of media bias against Hindus, examining the prevalence of stereotypes, underrepresentation, and negative framing. We explore the impact of these biased narratives on public perception and community cohesion. Additionally, the blog highlights efforts being made to address and counteract this bias, offering a pathway towards fair and balanced representation. Join us as we uncover the challenges and advocate for a more accurate and respectful portrayal of Hindus in UK media

CAA: Are India's claims about minorities in other countries true?

Upon reviewing the provided BBC article on India's Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), it's important to consider the following points:

Language and Tone: Analyze whether the language used in the article carries any implicit bias or a particular perspective. Look for emotionally charged words or phrases that might sway the reader's opinion.
Framing of the Issue: Consider how the BBC presents the CAA and its implications. Is the framing balanced, or does it seem to favor one viewpoint over another? Look for any omissions or oversimplifications that might skew the reader's understanding of the issue.
Selection of Sources: Check whether the article includes a diverse range of perspectives and voices. Are both proponents and critics of the CAA given equal opportunity to present their views? Bias can arise if certain viewpoints are disproportionately represented or if key stakeholders are omitted from the discussion.
Contextual Information: Assess whether the article provides sufficient background information and context to help readers understand the complexities of the CAA and its socio-political implications. Lack of context can contribute to bias by presenting a distorted or incomplete picture of the issue.
Fact-Checking: Verify the accuracy of the information presented in the article. Misleading or false claims can contribute to bias by shaping readers' perceptions based on inaccurate information.
Headline and Subheadings: Evaluate whether the headline and subheadings accurately reflect the content of the article. Biased framing can sometimes be evident in the way a story is presented at a glance.

After examining these aspects of the BBC article, you can form your own assessment of whether or not bias is present. It's important to approach media analysis with a critical eye and to consider multiple sources and perspectives when forming opinions on complex issues like the CAA.

Open Letter To The BBC - Oct 2022

The misinformation that has circulated on social media sites regarding these attacks has portrayed the Hindu community as perpetrators of this violence. Much of it has been instigated by the actual offenders, Islamists who wish to destabilise the peaceful co-existence of diverse religions, and worse still, increase the incidence of Hinduphobia in our communities.

BBC documentary on PM Modi 'badly researched', doesn't represent UK govt's view: British MP

New Delhi: BBC documentary on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi “is a hatchet job. It was poor journalism, badly researched and casts smears against PM Modi which are completely unjustified,” says UK MP Bob Blackman.

The lawmaker further said the broadcaster (BBC) “does not represent views of the British government.”

Speaking to News18, Blackman said the two episode docu-series also “sought to demonstrate that the Indian judicial system could not be trusted and I am afraid that the judicial system in India is based on the British system, completely separate from politics and completely independent.”

Why Does The BBC Blatantly Display An Anti-India Bias?

BBC's anti-India slant is exposed every time it covers issues like poverty in India or #JammuAndKashmir. This time, BBC's reportage in J&K is being compared to its position in Northern Ireland. It reeks of double standards.

Is this a case of abhorrent perpetuation of Hindu Phobia?

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Did a group of UK MPs mislead the Britsh Parliament?

Did a group of UK MPs mislead the Britsh Parliament by paraphrasing the India's opposition politians without any basic research whatsoever?

HuffPost > Systemic Hindutva Violence Waged On Muslims In India Sanctioned By BJP Govt: Indian-Origin British MP

The Express Tripbue > India comes under fire in British parliament over CAA, Delhi riots

How the British Public funded BBC and British Media failed to report imparially that BOTH Hindus and Muslims were killed during the fatal riots?

Is the British media, in this case, in breach of impartiality by paraphrasing the Indian opposition politicians without due resarch?

BBC > Delhi riots: How Muslims' homes were targeted and burnt

The Guardian > Inside Delhi: beaten, lynched and burnt alive (Hannah EllisPetersen)

BBC > Delhi riots: 'No-one who saw the photo thought I would survive'

Historians slam BBC report claiming Winston Churchill was behind ‘mass killing’ of millions during 1943 Bengal famine

THE BBC has been slammed for a report claiming Winston Churchill was responsible for millions of deaths during the 1943 Bengal famine.

Picture credit > Link > Cecil Beaton / Public domain

Hollow Western media’s incessant anti-India rant while ignoring human rights abuse in Pak, China

Abhimanyu Sharma, who was introduced by the BBC anchor as a Professor at University of Cambridge, was asked about the killing of the Hizbul commander Riyaz Naikoo on a programme dated May 6, 2020.

The BBC anchor while talking about Kashmir referred to it as the “Indian administered Kashmir” and asked Sharma about the killing of the terrorists. The professor who was catapulted as an expert on Kashmir by the BBC did not once refer to Naikoo as a terrorist but warned the BJP government specifically about further alienation of Kashmiri youth and the fallout with Pakistan vis-a-vis the deterioration in relations.

India coronavirus: Why celebrating Covid-19 'success models' is dangerous

UK taxpayer funded #BBC (see below) states "experts say such premature euphoria" without verifying or identifying them.

The same article it seems to have based this "euhoria" by "experts" on hashtag on social media. Since when have hashtags on social media become "experts"? Does this not speak volumes about BBC's reporter Vikas Pandey?

"As India continues to fight the spread of coronavirus, a few 'successful' efforts at containing the infection have been touted as 'models', celebrated and mimicked across the country. But experts say such premature euphoria can be dangerous. The BBC's Vikas Pandey reports."

..."It trended as a hashtag on social media, the federal government was full of praise and Uttar Pradesh state chief minister Yogi Adityanath was credited for its success."

Coronavirus: Islamophobia concerns after India mosque outbreak

BBC cries out Islamophobia concerns when India acted to protect its 1.3b population from the inhumane actions of one sect within the Islamic community. BBC completely ignores the fact that all other minorities (including the majority of Muslims) in India acted to protect themselves, medical staff, essential workers and others except this sect.

The thousands of members of this sect, TJ, not only violated the local government directive not to gather more than 50 but then proceeded not to co-operate with medical staff. It is reported that they harassed female members of the medical staff, defecating opening around the hospital, but even more deadly is the fact that hundreds escaped to various states of India and around the world possibly spreading CoVid-19.

Did the BBC cunningly want India to not protect and endanger the lives of 1.3b people so that it can then further target India for failing in its duty?

Coronavirus: Why is India testing so little?

The preventive measures India took have been applauded by WHO initially, 52 laboratories were testing all over having viral transport media and swabs, then private laboratories are used now and universities have become research centers. To test such a big population there will be a shortage of test kits and India is taking steps major steps to overcome it. These problems are faced by almost every country combating against the virus.

Coronavirus: The race to stop the virus spread in Asia's 'biggest slum'

Everyone is aware the biggest slum of Asia is not in India. Is this a propaganda of BBC to write against India and disparage country? To check the largest slum population as per World forum click here. check how doctors are planning to clear the virus in Dharavi click here

Coronavirus: Islamophobia concerns after India mosque outbreak

Did the BBC cunningly want India to not protect and endanger the lives of 1.3b people so that it can then further target India for failing in its duty?

Will coronavirus lockdown cause food shortages in India?

The ongoing pandemic has affected all the countries with respect to medical facilities, food and most of the country has high death ratio. Is BBC more focused to write negative stories on India and food shortages will be limited to just India ?

Coronavirus: India's bailout may not be enough to save economy

The whole world is affected by the pandemic and death ratio is increasing rapidly. In such a crucial time, complete lockdown is essential and it has its adversities. The global economy is affected but it is ok for BBC to target India and write the Indian economy is going to get crippled?

Tablighi Jamaat: The group blamed for new Covid-19 outbreak in India

The Group "blamed" for a new COVID-19? It's been very clear this group is responsible for 30 percent of cases. Is BBC trying to cover up? To read more how outbreak got worse in India click here and how they are behaving in the hospital after testing positive click here

Coronavirus: India home quarantine families face discrimination

India a country of 3bn population where people are more social than any other country. To make people aware to not visit certain families such plates have been put out. for the safety of delivery boys and other people, such steps are crucial. The feeling of a zoo is common during a lockdown and these are preventive measures to stop the prevalence doesn't discriminate but a warning to make people understand how contagious it is.

Coronavirus lockdown in India: ‘Beaten and abused for doing my job’

Due to sudden lockdown, the government of India has been very strict with regard to the safety of people. There are instances where to control people, police took averse steps. But there are cases where people have breached laws and beat policemen who are on duty. The government is providing ration to the needy people so they don't have to go out for work. Is BBC too ignorant to cover such stories?

India coronavirus: Gambling on lockdown to save millions

Does the usage of words "gambling" clearly indicate the grudges BBC has against India? Currently, India and its government are under the test of time to save 3bn people and the economy of the country. Unlike other countries, India's measures to prevent spread of COVID-19 have applauded by everyone in the world. However, the BBC is persistent to write against India in such a crucial time.

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Freedom of Hindu Beliefs

The British Sanatan Dharmic Alliance organised an events called Freedom of Hindu Beliefs. It was a first of its kind event, bringing together prominent parliamentary figures, community leaders, Hindu rights activists, academics and members of the diverse Hindu community.

Tolerance over Interference

The farmers protest has taken a violent turn last week when thousands broke through the main protest and invaded one of India’s iconic sites – The Red Fort. And if that was not bad enough, they did it on India’s Republic Day celebrations.

The Pioneer Lawyer

One of the worst years in humanity’s history is coming to an end it is very sad to see that many key events and anniversaries have been marginalised. One such key date is the anniversary of women’s rights which has been rarely mentioned in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

Diwali like no other

The pandemic has changed the boundaries of what we can do, and what we cannot. Diwali no longer means that thousands of people out on the streets of Leicester or on Trafalgar Square.

Faith Leaders write to PM over lockdown

Coronavirus - Are we winning?

Vegetarian & Vegan Kitchen - Healing Our Earth

It is another must-watch. Healing Our Earth group of volunteers are bringing another seven hours of in-depth insight into vegetarian and vegan cuisine. You can watch it at https://m.facebook.com/healingourearth and www.healingourearth.com

Coronavirus latest

The amount of information available on coronavirus is astonishing, but with it comes confusion, mixed messages and a whole lot of fake or inaccurate news. So here we are here again hoping to simplify the key information impacting the ethnic communities currently on the news agenda.

The global online summit to combat COVID-19

Life in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic is severe, stressful and in many cases fatal with the UK death rate rising above forty-four thousand. It is during this time; you see and hear about the brave and enduring individuals who find ways to beat the odds against the virus.

The Coronavirus Jigsaw Puzzle

Alpesh Chauhan, New Music Director of Birmingham Opera Company

It is breath-taking to see a young role model making his mark into the mainstream of British arts and culture. The Birmingham Opera Company has appointed locally born Alpesh Chauhan as their new Music Director.

Coronavirus Latest - India joins the Global Vaccine Mission

The crisis of Coronavirus continues worldwide. Even countries with low mortality rates are not safe, as they are either lacking increased testing or they are fearing a second wave of the spread which could further bring chaos within the health and economic systems.

Coronavirus - Humanity ahead of politics and profiteering

What we took for granted only a few weeks ago, now is a completely different world where we cannot even touch our loved ones.

The legacy of an Asian media pioneer

Commonwealth Games

So, after India threatens to boycott the Commonwealth Games, the officials negotiate and buckle down to a deal where India will host the archery and shooting events and pay the bills.

Arvind Krishna CEO of IBM

Indian professionals continue to make their mark on the top echelons of the world's tech companies. The latest one is Arvind Krishna taking up his post in April 2020 as the new CEO of IBM.

UK India Technology Innovation Fund

Talented Indian techies have an opportunity get funded with a new British Government fund launched to support collaborative research under the UK-India Tech Partnership.

British Museum snaps up Indian masterpiece

The British Museum has managed to raise around £440,000 to buy a painting by one of India’s greatest painters which was earmarked to be exported abroad. It has been bought with support from the Art Fund, National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Brooke Sewell Permanent Fund.

Never to be Forgotten

India has adopted the marigold as a symbol to commemorate the Indian soldiers who died in WW1.

Diwali - a new dawn

It’s a sight of a new dawn. Indian culture is extending across the globe. Where Indian culture has been tolerated for the sake of diversity and community relations is now embraced by the mainstream.

Let us not forget Gandhi's legacy

Two years have been marked to celebrate Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th anniversary and there have been many celebrations all around the world.

A Parliamentary First

Britain ethnic minority population is nearing 14%. There has been a steady rise in how ethnic minorities are represented in public life at around 8% in parliament.

Places of Worship under attack

The threat to places of worship has been mainly targeted toward mosques and synagogues. It would be an oddity that other places of worship would face any kind of hate from vandals and criminals. But in the last year or so, things have changed, and no places of worship are safe from being hit.

Kumar Iyer appointed Chief Economist at FCO

The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has appointed Kumar Iyer as their Chief Economist thereby making him their first BAME origin member of the Board of Management.

New Government measures to update crematoria facilities

The Hindu community has welcomed the Government’s decision to help update crematoria facilities so that the needs of different faiths can be accommodated.

World's largest 'Bhagavad Gita'

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the world's largest and heaviest Bhagavad Gita at the ISKCON temple in New Delhi. It is the world’s “largest principle sacred text ever to be printed.”

Gandhi Peace Centre Inauguration

More than 300 guests attended West Midland's Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple for the opening of the Gandhi Peace Centre.

Diwali in the European Parliament

Following on from Diwali in Trafalgar Square and Belgrave Road, Leicester, the wider Europe has begun taking notice of the importance of Hindu Festivals outside India.

Diwali on the Square

In its 17th year, the Diwali festival on Trafalgar Square attracted thousands of people for an afternoon of spectacular celebration and commemorating the legacy of Indian soldiers during WW1.

UN Environmental Accolade

For years India has had to be stuck with the labels of unhygienic, dirty and not taking environmental issues seriously. Are such views justified?

Looking to the Future

In its 72nd year of Independence, India is a country with thousands of years of heritage. So how is this diverse nation progressing?

Government backs off from caste

After years of debacle, political scrutiny, community disharmony and blame from all sides, Theresa May’s government has finally decided to ditch the caste legislation.

UK India Week 2018

In a special event dedicated to the UK India-Week, there is much hope that this special relationship will only get stronger as Brexit beckons and Britain needs a major trading partner. With India progressing as an economic hothouse, it is no wonder that the UK-India Week is gaining new gravitas.

Pukaar Community Concert

A prominent women’s organisation ‘Pukar Group’ in Leicester managed to raise over a thousand pounds by organising a community concert.

The Commonwealth in Highlights

In a democratic country, people have a right to protest. And there were plenty of protests during the recent visit of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.

Commonwealth

Heads of Government Meeting, London 2018

Hanuman Jayanti

It is Easter time in the Christian calendar and people are breaking up for the Easter break. But this year, March 31st also represents a major festival in the Hindu calendar. It is dedicated to the birth one of the great superheroes of civilisation – Lord Hanuman.

Insight into Akshardham Temple

Around 10,000 labourers and craftsmen helped build one of the greatest places of worship in the world?

First Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

The BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha is endowed to construct the first Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi.

100th Indian Satellite Launch

It is another must-watch. Healing Our Earth group of volunteers are bringing another seven hours of in-depth insight into vegetarian and vegan cuisine. You can watch it at

https://m.facebook.com/healingourearth

and

www.healingourearth.com