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A Practical Guide to Countering Hate and Propaganda with Satire in India and Diaspora
The Savala Vada (TSV), a satirical Instagram page run anonymously, publishes a mix of bold graphics and sharply written captions to counter hate speech and disinformation. In this interview with one of its co-founders, we explore the essential steps and resources for creating satire that serves as a counter-narrative to hate and propaganda.
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How Satire is Combating Hate and Propaganda in India and Diaspora
The Savala Vada dubs itself “India’s Most Honest News Source”—a satirical Instagram page run anonymously. Its name fuses savala (Malayalam for onion) with vada, the iconic South Indian snack. Through striking graphics and razor-sharp captions, the page skewers political rhetoric, exposes mainstream hypocrisy, and harnesses humor to challenge hate speech and disinformation.
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Hate Cannot Last Forever: Swami Raghavendra’s Vision for an Inclusive India
Swami Raghavendra is a Hindu religious leader based at the Ram Janaki Ashram in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. He leads the Satya Dharam Samvad (SDS), an organization of Hindu monks and religious leaders dedicated to combating hatred and promoting a message of fraternity and compassion. We spoke with Swami Raghavendra about his efforts to counter hate, the…
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