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Attempt to Introduce Caste Legislation – A Precedent for Institutionalised Targeting of British Hindus

INSIGHT UK May 4, 2025 No Comments

In 2010, the UK government attempted to introduce legislation to recognise caste-based discrimination as part of the Equality Act. While framed as a progressive step toward social justice, the proposal…

The Rashmi Samant Case – A Hindu Perspective on Identity, Politics, and Public Scrutiny

Abhijit Saha May 4, 2025 No Comments

Rashmi Samant’s election as the first Indian woman President of the Oxford University Student Union (SU) in February 2021 was celebrated as a monumental achievement for the Indian community, particularly…

Attack on Durga Bhawan Temple in Smethwick – A Case of Rising Intolerance

INSIGHT UK May 4, 2025 No Comments

On a September evening in 2022, the otherwise quiet town of Smethwick in the West Midlands was shaken by a targeted and aggressive protest outside the Durga Bhawan Hindu Centre.

The Leaked Home Office Report: The Misrepresentation of Hindu Nationalism and Its Impact

INSIGHT UK May 4, 2025 No Comments

In January 2025, a UK Home Office report was leaked to the public, revealing concerns over emerging security threats, including Hindu nationalist extremism and Khalistani extremism.

The Tragic Case of Bhim Kohli: A Hate Crime and the Broader Implications of Youth Violence in Leicester

INSIGHT UK May 4, 2025 No Comments

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

INSIGHT UK April 22, 2025 No Comments

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…

The BBC’s £1 billion revenue drop: A crisis of trust and the TV licence rebellion

INSIGHT UK April 18, 2025 No Comments

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”…

Shedding Light on Silence — The significance and impact of the anti-Hindu hate survey

INSIGHT UK April 15, 2025 No Comments

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…

Baisakhi and the Panj Pyare

INSIGHT UK April 12, 2025 No Comments

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…

The BBC – once a national treasure, now at a historic low

INSIGHT UK April 4, 2025 No Comments

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…

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