Meera । મીરાં
@meerashar.bsky.social
Associate Professor, Australian National University ll South Asia, History, Postcolonialism, Empire ll Mum to two boys: one canine & one human, knitter, storyteller ll
Student movements in India have historically brought about incredible change— this could be one to watch! #CJP #protests #India
CJP, Jantar Mantar: Pressure grows on Indian PM Modi's government as 'cockroach' protests intensify
The CJP got a boost on Tuesday when the opposition Congress party demonstrated outside the PM's house.
bbc.com
It makes me ill that our students are being treated this way. I have had students break down in class, unable to cope with grief and fear for their friends and family… #racism #auspol #universities
ANU student asked to show death certificates to prove relatives died in Gaza, royal commission hears
Inquiry also hears safety review at Australian National University found protest encampment had ‘high’ psychosocial risk
theguardian.com
I never imagined myself cheering for Switzerland so hard!
I have seen kids at junior soccer make better choices and play! #BELvUSA #embarrassing #Football #Soccer
This is the logical culmination of the idiotic ‘balance sheet’ view of colonialism with railways & the English lang put in the credit column though they were instruments of efficient exploitation. And why we need to make study of colonialism mandatory at school & uni. #colonialism #empire #history
Former UK minister demands reparations from Britain’s ex-colonies
Suella Braverman said ex-colonies should repay Britain for the empire’s 'investment'
middleeasteye.net
Why do we never see headlines about the “dilemmas” of American Australians or NZ Australians or British Australians… Questions are only posed to Egyptian Australians, Indian Australians & such, which serves to rile up the racists. #auspol #football #soccer #WorldCup #Socceroos #Pharaohs
Egyptian Australians grapple with a ‘bittersweet’ dilemma: who to support in the World Cup?
The Egyptian diaspora are ‘addicted to football’ and will be in full voice when the Pharaohs take on the Socceroos. For some it’s a ‘win-win situation’
theguardian.com
Maybe this time try "listening" instead of "speaking". #Harris #Mamdani
Scoop: Harris reaches out to Mamdani, pro-Palestinian activists in run-up to 2028
It's the latest sign the ex-vice president is setting the stage for a potential White House run.
axios.com
If only all of Australia had one Mamdani who’d take a public stand and not go for it on principle. #auspol
Amy Remeikis@amyremeikis.bsky.social · 2mo agoThe midwinter ball only feeds mistrust - how is it still a thing? www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politic...
they are here to compete but not to be allowed to win
feels like a 0% chance Senegal gets that called a penalty if positions are reversed
Well, Australian mainstream media, I hope you will report on this very serious and awful attack too. #auspol #MSM #racism #terrorattack
Zack Polanski@zackpolanski.bsky.social · 2mo agoIt's obvious to point out attacks against Muslims get ignored - but still needs repeatedly calling out. An Antisemitic attack should be reported and action taken. But where is the same media outrage, cobra meetings and calling of national emergency when 5 Muslims are attacked?
I thought I was cheering for the underdog but actually this is exactly it! To see people who have struggled, suffered, resisted, and fought (and still do) compete against all odds is the purest tribute to the sport! ⚽️ #WorldCup #football
Justino Mora@justinomora1.bsky.social · 2mo agoThis World Cup I'm rooting for every formerly colonized nation's team, and for anyone whose country is being bombed and subjugated by the US and its allies. Iran and Cape Verde: congrats on the draws! Tomorrow: go Senegal, go Iraq. 🙌🏽
Australia’s worst mass murderer inspired the San Diego Islamophobic terror attackers—what is Australia doing to address this racism & Islamophobia that has grown since the Australian’s terror attack at Christchurch. #auspol #racism #Islamophobia #SanDiego #Christchurch
San Diego shooters named Australia's worst mass murderer in online posts
Thousands of kilometres away, but the terrible connection to Australia is evident. ABC NEWS Verify looks at the inspiration behind the San Diego Islamic Centre murders.
abc.net.au
My Navratri, or Nine Nights, shawl inspired by the gharchola sari, resplendent with elephants & dancing dolls, is fresh off the needles! Just in time for the cooler days and chilly evenings. #autumn #shawl #knitting #sari #antipodes
This horrific Islamophobic attack was inspired by the Australian terrorist who killed 52 Muslims in Christchurch. #auspol #Islamophobia #terrorism #hatecrime
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 3mo agoThe killings Monday at San Diego’s largest mosque are being investigated as a hate crime, touching off concerns about rising Islamophobia in the United States.
Incredible what can be achieved when one is not pandering to the loudest voices or deepest pockets! This is not just funding but funding with security & dignity—that says ‘you are valued & respected’ to people who go above & beyond for community, knowledge, culture. #Mamdani #FundCulture #FundEdu
