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Doctor Racist Bindi Abuse
Tracked across 5 sources · Updated 6h ago
Indian-American plastic surgeon Dr. Karishma Reddy faced racist abuse, including being told to 'go back to India,' after posting a video about wearing a bindi on Instagram. She responded powerfully, calling for kindness and exposing the hatred. The story gained widespread coverage across media outlets.
How it unfolded
1d ago
Doctor calls for kindness online
3d ago
Viral response sparks further coverage
4d ago
Doctor shares bindi video, faces racist abuse
What happened earlier
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Full story →Indian-American doctor reacts after viral 'bindi' video draws racist comments: 'I was born and raised here'
Dr. Karishma Reddy, a US-based Indian-American plastic surgeon, posted a video recalling a racist remark about her bindi during medical school.
The video drew anti-Indian comments telling her to 'go back to India,' despite her being born and raised in the US.
Reddy said she had 'never seen so much anti-Indian rhetoric' and addressed the abuse in a follow-up video.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →US Doctor Told to 'Go Back to India' for Wearing Bindi
Dr. Karishma Reddy, a US doctor, was told to 'go back to India' for wearing a bindi.
She posted about the racist backlash on Instagram, drawing attention to discrimination.
The incident highlights ongoing racism faced by Indian-origin individuals in the US.
Reddy's powerful response aimed to educate and call out the racists.
Earlier · 3d ago
Full story →Indian-origin doctor faces racist abuse for wearing bindi
Dr. Aisha Mirza, an Indian-American physician, posted a video showing racist messages urging her to 'go back to India' for wearing a bindi.
The trolls also called her 'dothead' and accused her of 'spreading disease' in a wave of anti-Indian hate online.
Mirza responded by asserting her pride in her heritage and condemning the racism, stating 'my bindi is a symbol of my culture, not a target for your hate'.
The video has gone viral, sparking widespread support and a broader discussion about racism faced by Indian-Americans.
Earlier · 2d ago
Full story →Indian-American doctor speaks out after viral video sparks 'go back to India' abuse over bindi
Indian-American doctor Karishma Reddy received racist abuse online after a video of her wearing a bindi went viral.
Users told her to 'go back to India' despite her being born and raised in the United States.
Reddy addressed misconceptions about Hinduism and cows, clarifying that many Hindus avoid beef due to the historical role of cows in providing milk.
She said she had never seen so much anti-Indian rhetoric and urged people to be kind on social media.
The video drew widespread support, with some viewers crediting Reddy for providing life-changing medical care.
Earlier · 10h ago
Full story →Indian-American doctor asked to 'go back to India' after viral bindi video: 'Please be kind'
Indian-American plastic surgeon Dr. Smita Ramanadham was told to 'go back to India' after a viral video of her wearing a bindi.
The video showed Dr. Ramanadham applying a bindi while discussing the cultural significance of the forehead mark.
In response, she posted a plea on social media saying, 'Please be kind,' and expressed sadness about online hatred.
