nyt – The Commune https://thecommunemag.com Mainstreaming Alternate Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:10:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 https://thecommunemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-TC_SF-1-32x32.jpg nyt – The Commune https://thecommunemag.com 32 32 NYT Smears HAL With Baseless Allegations; India Slams “Distorted And Misleading” Report https://thecommunemag.com/nyt-smears-hal-with-baseless-allegations-india-slams-distorted-and-misleading-report/ Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:10:38 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=111674 The Indian government has strongly refuted claims made by The New York Times in a report published on 28 March 2025, which alleged that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) supplied military-grade equipment to Russia in violation of international restrictions. The American newspaper labeled HAL as a “major supplier” to Moscow’s sanctioned state weapons agency, Rosoboronexport, and […]

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The Indian government has strongly refuted claims made by The New York Times in a report published on 28 March 2025, which alleged that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) supplied military-grade equipment to Russia in violation of international restrictions.

The American newspaper labeled HAL as a “major supplier” to Moscow’s sanctioned state weapons agency, Rosoboronexport, and suggested that the Indian public-sector aerospace and defense company had facilitated shipments of equipment procured from British manufacturer H.R. Smith Group to Russia. However, H.R. Smith Group has clarified that the equipment in question is not intended for military use.

While the report acknowledged that there was no direct evidence proving H.R. Smith’s products were sent to Russia, it cited shipment records indicating that HAL had received parts from the British manufacturer and, within days, exported components with the same product codes to Russia.

Furthermore, The New York Times alleged that between 2023 and 2024, H.R. Smith Group made 118 shipments of “restricted technology” worth $2 million to HAL. It also claimed that HAL, in turn, exported 13 shipments of similar components to Rosoboronexport for $14 million during the same period.

Indian Govt Rejects NYT’s Claims

Indian government sources have dismissed the report as “factually incorrect” and “misleading,” accusing the publication of distorting facts to suit a political agenda.

They stated, “It (New York Times) has tried to frame issues and distort facts to suit a political narrative. Indian entity has scrupulously followed all its intl obligations on strategic trade controls & end-user commitments. India’s robust legal and regulatory framework on strategic trade continues to guide overseas commercial ventures by its companies. We expect reputed media outlets to undertake basic due diligence while publishing such reports, which obviously was overlooked in the instant case.”

This is not the first instance of The New York Times publishing reports critical of India. The American newspaper has faced accusations of bias in the past, with Indian media outlets, frequently challenging its coverage of India-related issues.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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]]> HAF Alleges NYT And Bloomberg Buried Study That Exposes How Caste Trainings Fuel Anti-Hindu Bias And Hate https://thecommunemag.com/haf-alleges-nyt-and-bloomberg-buried-study-that-exposes-how-caste-trainings-fuel-anti-hindu-bias-and-hate/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 09:51:23 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=98551 The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has accused major media outlets, including The New York Times and Bloomberg, of suppressing coverage of a study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) and Rutgers University that exposes caste-based Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training programs may exacerbate anti-Hindu hate instead of mitigating caste bias. The research highlights […]

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The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has accused major media outlets, including The New York Times and Bloomberg, of suppressing coverage of a study by the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) and Rutgers University that exposes caste-based Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training programs may exacerbate anti-Hindu hate instead of mitigating caste bias.

The research highlights that such programs, particularly those offered by the South Asian Dalit organization Equality Labs, may inadvertently worsen anti-Hindu discrimination and hate rather than mitigate caste bias as intended.

Study Findings 

According to the study, participants exposed to Equality Labs’ anti-caste training materials were more likely to adopt dehumanizing rhetoric, especially against individuals identified as Brahmins. The study noted a significant increase in participants using terms like “parasites,” “virus,” or “devil personified” when the term “Jew” was substituted with “Brahmin” in the training materials.

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The research also involved a control group that received neutral academic teaching on the concepts of varna and jati. Participants subjected to Equality Labs’ training were found to be 30% more likely to perceive bias and harm in scenarios where none existed.

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“The evidence is clear: instead of combating bias, caste DEI trainings offered by caste activists like Equality Labs worsen racial suspicion, anti-Hindu hate, and could engender ‘punitive retribution,’” HAF stated.

Allegations Against Media Outlets

HAF stated that The New York Times initially planned to publish an article on the study and had even set a release date but later shelved it without explanation. Bloomberg also reportedly scrapped its coverage of the research, allegedly due to editorial biases favoring DEI initiatives.

Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright, who published an analysis of the study, criticized The New York Times for its inconsistency. He pointed out that the newspaper had previously cited NCRI research in over 20 articles without requiring peer reviews but insisted on peer review for this specific study as a reason to delay publication.

Bloomberg, according to Wright, dismissed the story outright, with allegations that internal editorial sympathies for DEI programs influenced the decision.

HAF has called on both The New York Times and Bloomberg to publish the findings, arguing that the suppression of such critical information has far-reaching implications for the Hindu-American community. “To refuse to cover this case-control study is to censor critical information,” HAF stated, urging greater transparency.

The findings and their alleged suppression raise two significant concerns. First, the DEI training programs designed to address caste discrimination may inadvertently foster anti-Hindu bias and deepen social divides. Second, the media’s reluctance to cover a study involving a prestigious university has sparked debate over journalistic integrity and the role of media in holding diversity initiatives accountable.

(With inputs from India Today)

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]]> Is Indian Leftist Portal NewsClick Peddling Chinese Propaganda? NYT Investigation Reveals https://thecommunemag.com/is-indian-leftist-portal-newsclick-peddling-chinese-propaganda-nyt-investigation-reveals/ Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:51:09 +0000 https://thecommunemag.com/?p=58991 The New York Times on 5 August 2023 released a report exposing a vast financial network connecting Chicago to Shanghai. This network allegedly makes use of American nonprofits as a means to promote Chinese propaganda on a global scale. The report names a “charismatic American millionaire” Neville Roy Singham who is renowned for his support […]

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The New York Times on 5 August 2023 released a report exposing a vast financial network connecting Chicago to Shanghai. This network allegedly makes use of American nonprofits as a means to promote Chinese propaganda on a global scale.

Source: NYT

The report names a “charismatic American millionaire” Neville Roy Singham who is renowned for his support of far-left causes as a socialist benefactor.

The New York Times asserts that it has traced hundreds of millions of dollars to various groups associated with Singham. These groups reportedly blend progressive advocacy with Chinese government narratives, operating across different locations from Massachusetts to Manhattan, even extending to a political party in South Africa and news organisations in India and Brazil.

The report states that “But Mr. Singham, 69, himself sits in Shanghai, where one outlet in his network is co-producing a YouTube show financed in part by the city’s propaganda department. Two others are working with a Chinese university to “spread China’s voice to the world.” And last month, Mr. Singham joined a Communist Party workshop about promoting the party internationally.” 

According to The New York Times article, while Singham claims that he does not operate under the direction of the Chinese government, there appears to be a blurry line between him and the propaganda apparatus. Notably, he shares office space with a company whose objective is to inform foreigners about “the remarkable achievements of China on the global stage.”

In New Delhi, corporate documents indicate that Mr. Singham’s network provided financial backing to a news website called NewsClick. The website’s coverage reportedly incorporated Chinese government talking points, with one video stating that “China’s history continues to inspire the working classes.”

ED Raids On NewsClick In 2021

On 9 February 2021, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted a raid at the residence of Prabir Purkayastha, the founder and Editor-in-Chief of NewsClick. ED sources revealed that NewsClick had received ₹10 crores through Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) from an American company. 

Interestingly, Prabir Purkayastha claimed to have no knowledge of the reason behind the American company’s transfer of money to his company’s account, and he could not provide any evidence of work done for that specific company.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that another US-based company had provided ₹20 crores to NewsClick, labeling it as ‘Export Remittance.’ This transfer was made in response to NewsClick’s content uploaded on a platform called People’s Dispatch.

According to sources, it was revealed that Purkayastha had received ₹1.5 crore rupees under the pretext of maintenance. Surprisingly, he had employed an electrician with only a ninth-grade education to handle the maintenance tasks at his office. The concerning part was that this transaction lacked any documentation, making it challenging for him to provide a valid explanation to the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

In July 2021, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) made public that their inquiry into the money laundering case related to ‘NewsClick’ had unveiled that the media outlet’s promoters had received around ₹38 crores from entities potentially associated with the Communist Party of China.

As indicated by an officer participating in the money laundering investigation, it came to light that ‘NewsClick’ had been involved in financial dealings with Neville Roy Singham, a businessman with Sri Lankan-Cuban origins. Singham allegedly channeled a total of ₹38 crore to PPK Newsclick Studio Pvt Ltd from overseas sources spanning the years 2018 to 2021.

The officials, while tracking the money flow of the media outlet, stated that Singham is connected to the propaganda arm of the Communist Party of China (CPC).

The Communist Connection In India

According to the Enforcement Directorate (ED), the funds channeled to NewsClick were allegedly directed to Gautam Navlakha, who is facing charges under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) as an urban naxal, and also to a member associated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPM). 

Founder Editor of NewsClick, Prabir Purkayastha, and the journalist Ravi Nair have been consistently critical of the Rafale deal and other strategic economic and defense initiatives of India. Their continuous attacks on these developments have apparently sparked concern and irked China.

Ravi Nair was also recently in the news for doing a hitjob on Adani for his article on AdaniWatch, an Australian NGO. 

How Indian “Journalists” Reacted to ED Raids On NewsClick

Ravish Kumar, a former employee of NDTV, raised objections and expressed concern during the ED raids, calling them as an “assault on press freedom.”

Others who supported Abhisar Sharma, known for his rabid Modi hatred and known for peddling fake news, and NewsClick, included Sayema, Ajit Anjum, Sakshi, and Kapri. 

So also usual leftist supporters like Rana Ayyub, Ram Guha, Swara Bhaskar, and Subhashini Ali voiced their support for NewsClick. 

The Editors Guild, along with “notable” figures like Shekhar Gupta, Sagarika Ghose, and Arfa Khanum Sherwani, defended NewsClick when ED raids happened.

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