The Tragic Case of Bhim Kohli: A Hate Crime and the Broader Implications of Youth Violence in Leicester
On September 1, 2024, the community of Leicester was rocked by the brutal racist attack and subsequent death of 80-year-old Bhim Kohli.
Hindutva: A Legacy of Spiritual Resilience and Global Harmony – Past, Present, and Future Influence on the World and the West
Hindutva, often translated as “Hindu-ness” (some would argue a synonym for Hinduism), has its roots in the ancient cultural, spiritual, and philosophical traditions of Bhārat (India). Despite frequently being misunderstood as merely a religious or political ideology, Hindutva encompasses a broader worldview that emphasises unity in diversity, inclusiveness, resilience, self-realisation, peace and harmony for all.
The BBC’s £1 billion revenue drop: A crisis of trust and the TV licence rebellion
The BBC, once a cornerstone of British media, is facing an existential crisis. A staggering £1 billion decline in revenue has prompted the broadcaster to issue dire warnings of “unprecedented” challenges. While the corporation points to economic pressures and shifting viewing habits, the real story lies in the growing public disillusionment with the BBC and the accelerating rejection of its mandatory TV licence fee. This isn’t just a financial hiccup—it’s a vote of no confidence from the British public.
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Shedding Light on Silence — The significance and impact of the anti-Hindu hate survey
On Sunday 30th March, INSIGHT UK launched a groundbreaking national initiative: the Anti-Hindu Hate Survey. This first-of-its-kind project is designed to capture and document the lived experiences of Hindus in the UK facing discrimination, hostility, or hate-related incidents due to their religious identity. It’s a landmark step towards recognising and addressing a growing but often overlooked issue — anti-Hindu hate.
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Baisakhi and the Panj Pyare
Baisakhi is a harvesting festival celebrated widely in Indian culture. This day is significant as in the year 1699, the 10th Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh ji, created the order of Khalsa panth at a special assembly in the Keshgarh Fort at Sri Anandpur Sahib in Punjab, India.
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The BBC – once a national treasure, now at a historic low
A report from INSIGHT UK in early 2024 highlighted the level of distrust that the Hindu & Indian community living in the UK felt towards the BBC. Incidentally, the BBC did not respond to the concerns of the report that we sent the broadcaster on 29 February 2024.
The recent Gaza documentary has only reinforced how the publicly prized institution, once committed to a sense of objectivity, is in steep decline.
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Debunking the Daily Mail’s anti-Hindu narrative: Abul Taher’s article is a factually flawed hit job on British Hindus
On March 30, 2025, the Daily Mail published a sensationalist article titled “British Hindu extremists are forming alliances with far-right groups over their ‘common hatred’ of Muslims”, written by Abul Taher. This piece, citing a confidential unreleased report by the UK’s National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), paints British Hindus — particularly those who express cultural or civilizational pride — as dangerous extremists allegedly aligning with far-right supremacist groups.
London Assembly Member Krupesh Hirani and Met Police to tackle rising anti-Hindu hate in the city
Councillor Krupesh Hirani, a Labour London Assembly Member for Brent and Harrow, in partnership with Metropolitan Police, organised an important discussion on “Anti-Hindu Hate and Hate Crime Against the Hindu Community”. Key representatives of the Hindu community, including INSIGHT UK attended this meeting.
Dharmic Prayer Room inaugurated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham
Birmingham, UK – Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham has officially opened its new Dharmic Prayer Room, a significant achievement made possible through the dedicated efforts of the community.
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BBC brings in duplicitous Hindus for Human Rights to represent the Hindu voice during religious hate crime discussion
BBC’s Sunday Morning Live brought in duplicitous Hindus for Human Rights to represent the Hindu voice during a discussion on religious hate crime and the establishment of a council on Islamophobia by the government.