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Why the West Misunderstands Indians and Hindus | Vishal Ganesan- Researcher
For over a century, the West has viewed Hindus through its own lens — first as mystics, now as misunderstood outsiders.
In this conversation, Vishal Ganesan, founder of Frontier Dharma and Hindoo History, joins Roshan Cariappa to unpack how old prejudices have evolved into modern bias — and why Hindus still struggle to define their story in global discourse.
The discussion covers the roots of anti-Indian stereotypes, diaspora identity, Western political framing, and the civilizational confidence needed to reclaim the narrative.
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⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – 01:00 |Introduction & Context
01:00 – 06:00 | Racism Against Indians in America
06:00 – 13:00 | Historical Roots of Hindu Bias
13:00 – 20:00 | Indian Immigration & Assimilation
20:00 – 26:00 | Diaspora Identity Crisis
26:00 – 32:00 | Left & Right Converge on Anti-Hindu Bias
32:00 – 38:00 | Academia & Media Narratives
38:00 – 45:00 | The Role of Social Media
45:00 – 55:00 | American Exceptionalism & Hindu Values
55:00 – 1:05:00 | Representation & Power in the West
1:05:00 – 1:15:00 | Reclaiming the Narrative
1:15:00 – 1:25:00 | Faith, Philosophy & Pluralism
1:25:00 – 1:35:00 | Media Distortion & Selective Activism
1:35:00 – 1:45:00 | The Future of Hindu Identity Abroad
1:45:00 – 1:56:15 | Closing Reflections & Takeaways
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👤 Guest – Vishal Ganesan
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vjgtweets/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/hindoohistory/?hl=en
👤 Host – Roshan Cariappa
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📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carygottheblues/?hl=en
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For over a century, the West has viewed Hindus through its own lens — first as mystics, now as misunderstood outsiders.
In this conversation, Vishal Ganesan, founder of Frontier Dharma and Hindoo History, joins Roshan Cariappa to unpack how old prejudices have evolved into modern bias — and why Hindus still struggle to define their story in global discourse.
The discussion covers the roots of anti-Indian stereotypes, diaspora identity, Western political framing, and the civilizational confidence needed to reclaim the narrative.
⸻
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – 01:00 |Introduction & Context
01:00 – 06:00 | Racism Against Indians in America
06:00 – 13:00 | Historical Roots of Hindu Bias
13:00 – 20:00 | Indian Immigration & Assimilation
20:00 – 26:00 | Diaspora Identity Crisis
26:00 – 32:00 | Left & Right Converge on Anti-Hindu Bias
32:00 – 38:00 | Academia & Media Narratives
38:00 – 45:00 | The Role of Social Media
45:00 – 55:00 | American Exceptionalism & Hindu Values
55:00 – 1:05:00 | Representation & Power in the West
1:05:00 – 1:15:00 | Reclaiming the Narrative
1:15:00 – 1:25:00 | Faith, Philosophy & Pluralism
1:25:00 – 1:35:00 | Media Distortion & Selective Activism
1:35:00 – 1:45:00 | The Future of Hindu Identity Abroad
1:45:00 – 1:56:15 | Closing Reflections & Takeaways
⸻
👉 If you enjoyed this conversation, don’t forget to subscribe to Bharatvaarta!
We bring you deep, thoughtful discussions on politics, policy, and culture every week.

📢 Follow us on X: https://x.com/bharatvaarta
📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bharatvaarta/?hl=en
👤 Guest – Vishal Ganesan
📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/vjgtweets https://x.com/HindooHistory
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vjgtweets/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/hindoohistory/?hl=en
👤 Host – Roshan Cariappa
📢 Twitter/X: https://x.com/RoshanCariappa
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carygottheblues/?hl=en
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