A Movement Forged in Fire
BasKaro is more than a platform; it is the result of a shared global struggle and a personal promise to turn the tide against anti-Indian hate.
Our Digital Genesis
Our story began not in a boardroom, but in a dedicated digital space created by proud diaspora-born Indians from the Philippines, South Africa, United States and the Netherlands. This online nexus became a hub for a global Indian community, with members from both the diaspora and mainland India. Despite our different locations, we connected over a shared, painful realization: the online world was a breeding ground for a venomous and systemic dehumanization of our people. This digital furnace revealed the scale of the problem and set the stage for a necessary response.
A Shared Realization
From Personal Experience to Global Mission
It was the exhausting, silent tax of being 'the other' in a system not built for you.
My story begins in Rotterdam, at the confluence of two great streams of the Indian diaspora: my Surinam-Hindustani mother, whose ancestors came from Uttar Pradesh, and my father, who hailed directly from Amritsar. This upbringing gave me a firsthand, lived understanding of the complexities of the diaspora identity.
My academic journey led to prestigious law firms and key governmental bodies. Yet, I always had a second, unspoken job: the emotional labor of navigating a minefield of disrespect. This wasn't overt racism, but a thousand daily micro-aggressions and a quiet professional ostracization that placed invisible walls around my career. It was the exhausting, silent tax of being 'the other' in a system not built for you.
This feeling led me to the digital corners of the internet, searching for others who felt the same. I discovered I wasn't alone; this was a shared struggle whispered in forums and community threads, which became the fertile ground for what would come next.
Being immersed in that online community, I was at the epicenter of this shared anguish. Seeing this same hostility amplified tenfold online, targeting a new generation, transformed my personal struggle into a public mission. The question became inescapable: If I don't do anything, who will?
R.D.S.
Founder of BasKaro
An Unwavering Commitment
As the founder, I have single-handedly conceived, designed, and built the BasKaro platform and its frameworks to their current validated state. My commitment is absolute. I am seeking dedicated partners who share this vision and are ready to build a lasting institution that will safeguard the dignity of our community for decades to come.
The Psychology of the Struggle
To truly grasp the depth of these shared struggles, I invite you to read the essays born from these very experiences.
The Price of Belonging
Navigating the tightrope walk between cultural adaptation and self-erasure.
The Gilded Cage
Deconstructing the Model Minority trap and its psychological cost.
Our Strategic Approach
BasKaro is built on a multi-faceted strategy to turn the tide. We focus on data-driven advocacy, community resilience, and strategic awareness.
The Time for Action is Now
The era of silent endurance is over. It is time to reclaim our narrative and demand the dignity we are owed. Join us in building the largest evidence-based arsenal against anti-Indian hate the world has ever seen.
Stop the Hate. Start the Data.