Indian-origin doctor's viral bindi video sparked an online backlash that she had never seen in her life: 5 other times Indians faced similar rhetoric in recent years July 26, 2026 at 11:17PM

An Indian-origin plastic surgeon in the US says a light-hearted video about her bindi triggered an unprecedented wave of anti-Indian abuse online. Her experience reflects a wider trend identified by recent research, with many Indian Americans reporting racist slurs, online harassment and discrimination. Studies warn that hostility towards visible Hindu and Indian identity is increasing, both online and offline.