From 'model minority' to target, anti-Indian hate on the rise

A thwarted massacre targeting Hindu Americans highlights a troubling rise in anti-Indian sentiment in the U.S., which researchers argue has become more mainstream. This disturbing trend shifts the long-held stereotype of South Asians as the "model minority" to a new and dangerous reality of hate. The implications are significant, as this rise in hate could affect community cohesion, public safety, and broader societal attitudes toward marginalized groups.