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Sunday, May 31, 2009
No hate mate: An Australian man holds up a banner while Indian students and supporters rally in Melbourne on May 31, 2009, as Australia scrambles to contain outrage over a wave of attacks that has seen it labelled racist and have strained diplomatic relations with New Delhi. What began as a local policing issue in Australia's second largest city has spiralled into a crisis that prompted Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to call his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh last week to assure him about student safety.(AFP)
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Posted by Shekhar Wadke on Jul 03, 2009
Do we allow dalits to enter temples? Is this not discrimination? Indians have raped many foreigners and killed them. Is this correct? Have we raised voice against this? One advice : Be loyal to the country where you stay
 
Posted by Vijay on Jun 15, 2009
Laws cant change the colonial mentality which embedded in Australian culture
 
 
Posted by Vijay on Jun 15, 2009
Under the currents there is no law for carrying knife in the public. That%u2019s why all the culprits are released without any charge. 90 % of student s carry knife in the Australian schools and colleges
 
Posted by pankaj arora on Jun 07, 2009
all indian should get together and should fight back against these attacks "TOGETHER "
 
Posted by Gagan on Jun 03, 2009
i am also worried about all these incidents happening in Australia.i am student here and doing job during night time .If the boys are not safe ,then what about girls.My boss is Indian ,And after all this he starts to drop me at home after my work.This us a senestive issue and Australian Govt should take more strict actions towards it.We are paying fees as well as tax to them so there should security for us . Thanks
 
Posted by SUNIL MUKHERJEE on Jun 02, 2009
NOTHING AGAINST ANY PEOPLE, BUT THE AUSSIES ARE MOSTLY LEFT OVER OF THE EUROPENS WHO RAN THEIR RACIST BEHAVIOUR FROM ASIA TO AFRIKA. BUT NOT EVERYBODY THE SAME WAY, AUSSIES ARE A DIFFERENT PEOPLE, WHEN COMES TO SKIN COLOR. INDIA HAS BECOME ASPECIAL TARGET FOR THEM. I WILL NEVER TOUR THERE OR MIGRATE THERE I KNOW OF VERY KNOWLEDGABLE PEOPLE LIVE OR LIVED IN AUSTRALIA. BUT MY QUESTION NOBODY EVER SAID A THING ABOUT THIS BEFORE. THIS IS THE PROBLEM WITH INDIANS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THEIR COUNTRY. AS IF DOLLAR AND POUND CAN BUY ANYTHING.
 
Posted by sikander singh barnala on Jun 02, 2009
this is such so disgresfuul to those people who is behind in this crime,
 
Posted by senthil anand from on Jun 02, 2009
The people in the photo have to look back into their own parents ,how far they attacked their own people in india as low caste people.The biggest racist people are our indians.still in andrapradesh some people cannot enter into main entrance of the above posing students house.please make sure your mind and society clean and try to protest against the country you preferred to live.
 
Posted by Nish Sene on Jun 02, 2009
How come the Melbourne Police moved in to disperse & arrest the Indians demonstrating against racial violence last Sunday, when only a few days ago they turned a blind eye on supporters of a banned terrorist movement who were demonstrating against the killing of their Tiger Terrorist leaders and even carrying flags of their banned outfit? Was not a bearer of the Indian flag arrested? Here lies the double standards of some of our so called "Western Friends".
 
Posted by HARPREET SINGH on Jun 02, 2009
these are the results of racialism,what we have faced in Austria and now in Australia.the thinkers of the world must sit and make some plans to overcome these kind of issues. Youth must also play the central role in this.Or get ready to bear more severe consequences.
 
Posted by HARPREET SINGH on Jun 02, 2009
these are the results of racialism,what we have faced in Austria and now in Australia.the thinkers of the world must sit and make some plans to overcome these kind of issues. Youth must also play the central role in this.Or get ready to bear more severe consequences.
 
Posted by Venkat on Jun 02, 2009
Do you all feel that India is not the racist country? We are also reacist country. Media plays an importanct role in developing Racism. Markerts the so called Political Marketers wish to have vote bank so they all motivate racism. First let us give voice to erradicate racism exist in our country and comminity. I stongly Condemn all types of racisitic behaviour even if it happens in India or in Abroad.
 
Posted by Prajeesh on Jun 02, 2009
First strike against RACISM in your country before going to Australia to strike. We deserve this.
 
Posted by sid on Jun 02, 2009
Lets not escalate this issue any further. The Australian govt has already promised that it will take all measures to control violence against Indian community. Please don't let few people over here in OZ and in India malign the friendly relationship between two countries.
 
Posted by raj on Jun 01, 2009
good on u students finally spoken, i have lived here for 18 years and never seen this kind of bashing going on the student and the police have done nothing to stop it,time u guys spoken out
 
Posted by akgupta on Jun 01, 2009
Everyone is racist, Aren't we? What about Raj Thakrey and his goons ? Why we kept quite that time, but many of us supported. Now We are saying Australians are racist. Please see in your heart and decide.
 
Posted by A.C.THOMAS on Jun 01, 2009
I am wondering why there is such an outcry over the racism issue when it happening outside our country. Same things are happening in our country,between city to city, state to state .For eg, It is just what MNS is doing to north Indians. when our own people cannot stay and work in different parts of our own country.How do except other country to tolerate all these things in their country. They also feel insecure of loosing their jobs etc to outsiders. Before pointing finger to others just look back into our own country what are we doing to each other. I also live in Northern part of England.We also go through all these things on day to day basis. But how can we tell them we do not tolerate such nonsense in our country. when the incidents like mumbai take place and all the world is watching these things. Before we were proudly saying we are from the city of mumbai were people from all walks of life live together with such an harmony. But now we have to eat other own words. I feel bad for those students who have become victims of this incidents and pray for their speedy recovery. I have posted these comments not to hurt anyone but to show unity and integrity first within our countrymen and then take on the world with our example.
 
Posted by eed on Jun 01, 2009
I am glad that Indian student have come out in Australia against the raciste attack on them,so now they know what racism is,when they come back to India,they should go to Gujrat & other part of India to protest against the racism towards muslims & other minorities.There are racists every where but do n't forget that India is the most racist society,in Australia justice works in India it does n't,for example the Indian doctor faught & got the justice but in India,that doctor because he is muslim,would still in prison,like many innocent in Gujrat jail and many innocent assasinated by polic in fake incounters.So please do n't blame Australia in genaral,there is no doubt some Autralians do n't like out siders & public demonstration is may be justified but pls look at our selves as well,outsiders have more chance to get justice there,then in India.I would like say one more thing,Mr big B should n't open his big mouth,when muslims delits & chrisians where masacred,then his big mouth was wide shut. EED.
 
Posted by Hamza on Jun 01, 2009
Racism is another form of terrorism. Shame on Aussies who commit racism on scholars and students. Shame Shame Shame. Let's all stand together against racism and terrorism.
 
Posted by Hamza on Jun 01, 2009
Racism is another form of terrorism. Shame on Aussies who commit racism on scholars and students. Shame Shame Shame. Let's all stand together against racism and terrorism.
 
 
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