A special series on student safety
“Every society, all government, and every kind of civil compact therefore,
is or ought to be, calculated for the general good and safety of the community.”
- George Mason |
Indian media have blown ‘racist’ attacks out of proportion
Ever since the beginning of the new millennium, a decade ago, the economic progress of the Indian people and the demand for quality education has led to an increase in the number of Indian students who aspire to study abroad. However the racism faced by Indian students abroad has sparked concern in Indian society and made parents think twice before sending their children abroad. |
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Indian media too ready to jump to conclusions
Just like every Muslim is not a terrorist, every Indian murder that happens abroad is not a result of a racial attack. |
Are students any safer in India?
The issue of the safety of Indian students abroad has caught the imagination of many in India who now think twice before sending their children abroad to study. The name often given to this is “racism,” which is a very dangerous term to use. |
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Another racist crime? Not likely
One look at the young Indian man waiting at the American Embassy in New Delhi and you would have known that the fate of his visa had been decided even before he walked in. |
It’s not just about color
Yet another young Indian life ends early—Anuj Bidve paid a heavy cost for cherishing the dream of making it big abroad.
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In a world where it is believed that education from foreign universities will help obtain better employment and even better salaries, the question of students’ safety away from their homes is one that commonly arises. |
