---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Hindus for Human Rights <i...@hindusforhumanrights.org> Date: Wed, Jul 12, 2023, 23:42 Subject: Modi in Paris/ADIPURUSH/Student Contest and more To: Sukla Sen <sukla....@gmail.com>
The HfHR weekly digest serves as your weekly guide to progressive Hindu advocacy. View this email in your browser <https://mailchi.mp/19cceefe9924/hindus-for-human-rights-weekly-digest-10140571?e=8a460c9f85> [image: Facebook] <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=8b7d8c5268&e=8a460c9f85> [image: Twitter] <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=3a7a78a428&e=8a460c9f85> [image: Instagram] <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=450cdf2b48&e=8a460c9f85> [image: Email] <i...@hindusforhumanrights.org> *WEEKLY DIGEST* *JOIN THE CONVERSATION!* We are excited to invite you to an upcoming online event featuring HfHr's own Sunita Viswanath, Prof. Apoorvanand, and Tushar Gandhi as they present "Ideological Contestations in India: Secular-Plural vs Majoritarian." This thought-provoking discussion will explore the current state of politics and ideology in India, and the impact it has on the country's social, political, and culture. Indian Diaspora Washington DC Metro Event: Sunita Viswanath, Prof. Apoorvanand & Tushar Gandhi Present," Ideological Contestations in India: Secular-Plural vs Majoritarian"-Saturday, July 15,11:00 AM USA (EST), 8:30 PM India (IST). <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=24662e8d39&e=8a460c9f85> Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83337021563?pwd=NFg3OXovbTRQY1B3OXR0T0ZOMmJzQT09 <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=cb33692770&e=8a460c9f85> ID: 83337021563 ; Passcode: 608608 *MODI PROTEST IN PARIS* *THE ADIPURUSH CONTROVERSY!* <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=2a8e95c6df&e=8a460c9f85> In the brand new MYTHBUSTERS video we delve into the controversy around character depictions in the blockbuster movie ADIPURUSH. There is a huge cultural conversation going on around how the complex and compassionate nature of the characters from the Ramayana have been changed in this popularization. Through visuals and commentary, we explore what happens when adaptation begins to feel like distortion and what happens for audiences at the crossroads of the sacred and the popular. *REGISTER NOW!* Gain insights from Dalit leaders about the meaning and impact of SB 403, as well as their perspective on eradicating caste discrimination in the United States. 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Passionate about social change & talented in writing or art? We have exciting news! Dalit Solidarity Forum in the USA and Hindus for Human Rights present the the third annual Essay and Art Contest on Civil and Human Rights. The theme for this year’s contest is: Which South Asian Social Justice Activist Do You Admire and Why? <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=795b76e717&e=8a460c9f85> Deadline: 12 pm EST on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 Prize: $1,000 for winners, $500 and $250 for runner-ups Pre-Register <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=16e37350cf&e=8a460c9f85> to indicate your interest so we can hold a place for you. Submit your final essay or work of art here <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=5daabf9fe3&e=8a460c9f85> . <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=367b49698c&e=8a460c9f85> *Surveillance at Anti-Modi Protests* The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and HfHR -- along with all other participating organizations and individuals - were filmed by a leader of a Hindu nationalist organization at the big anti-Modi protest in DC last month. Chakrabarti's filming caused a hostile encounter requiring police intervention. We condemn the abuse of filming rights as we know that Chakrabarti's HinduPACT organization advocates for VHPA which is labeled "religious militant" by the CIA. As Indian Americans we are concerned about yet another example of attempted foreign government intimidation and call for an investigation into Chakrabarti's organization. Read more here. <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=1b6850ce60&e=8a460c9f85> *THE PRINT Op-ed now Available in Hindi* Last week, we reported on the publication of Sunita Viswanath's opinion piece in The Print, titled "Not George Soros' agent: I am a practicing Hindu woman against Hindu nationalism." However, it is important to note the ongoing impact of this article and its significance in being published in both English and Hindi. By reaching a wider range of readers, including Hindi-speaking audiences in India and the diaspora, this perspective on government intimidation tactics can be more widely understood and discussed. The inclusion of diverse voices and perspectives in publications like The Print is crucial for fostering meaningful dialogue and promoting social justice causes. To read Sunita Viswanath's full article, please visit The Print's website and read the entire piece here: in English <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=39666671dc&e=8a460c9f85> or Hindi <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=8d074f62f7&e=8a460c9f85> *VIOLENCE IN WEST BENGAL ELECTIONS* [image: The Changing Faces of Political Violence in West Bengal] <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=2ffe282864&e=8a460c9f85>We were deeply saddened to hear about the deadly election violence that occurred in West Bengal over the weekend. It is concerning to see fundamental rights being impeded by violence, especially when it comes to the democratic process and the right to vote. We strongly believe that peaceful elections are crucial for a thriving democracy, and we condemn all forms of violence that disrupt the electoral process. Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy. Click here to read more <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=1f5dd5e2f6&e=8a460c9f85> . *HOPE FOR MANIPUR* <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=95fd7e4bc1&e=8a460c9f85> Don't miss out on this important conversation - watch Karan Thapar's video now to gain insights into the hopes for the future of Manipur. *'WHILE WE WATCHED" NYC SCREENING!* A timely depiction of a newsroom in crisis, While We Watched follows Ravish Kumar for two years as he battles a barrage of fake news, falling ratings and the resulting cutbacks while struggling to maintain fact-based analyses. Will his show survive or become a swan song of reason - drowning out in sensationalism, misinformation, and ratings-driven editorial decisions? Co-presented with The Center for Asian American Media (CAAM). Tickets for opening weekend of While We Watched, with Ravish Kumar and director Vinay Shukla in attendance, are finally available. Opening night is Friday, July 21 followed by a hosted a gathering after the July 21 screening. Please come and spread the word. There have been incredible screenings just recently in London. Read about it in The Guardian <https://hindusforhumanrights.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6c40a92722b65db6927e7a987&id=44eb60bba2&e=8a460c9f85> . 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