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The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today


The New York Times on Monday apologised for a cartoon they published which readers complained was racist in nature. The apology came after the cartoon experienced a backlash on the social media over the last few days.

The apology letter posted on Facebook said:

"A large number of readers have complained about a recent editorial cartoon in The International New York Times, about India's foray into space exploration. The intent of the cartoonist, Heng Kim Song, was to highlight how space exploration is no longer the exclusive domain of rich, Western countries. Mr Heng, who is based in Singapore, uses images and text - often in a provocative way - to make observations about international affairs. We apologise to readers who were offended by the choice of images in this cartoon. Mr Heng was in no way trying to impugn India, its government or its citizens. We appreciate that readers have shared their feedback, which we welcome. - Andrew Rosenthal, Editorial Page Editor."
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The cartoon published by the New York Times showed a farmer, accompanied by a cow, knocking on the door of the Elite Space Club where two men sit reading a newspaper which has India's space mission on the front page.

This came at a time when India succeeded in it's much anticipated Mars mission, which is also touted to be the cheapest interplanetary space mission ever. The Mangalyaan robotic probe costed Rs.4.5 billions and was launched from the Sriharikota facility on 5 November, 2014.

India's achievement was appreciated all over the world and it brought it at par with the United States, Russia and Europe who have previously sent missions to Mars.



Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today




Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today
 
The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today


The New York Times on Monday apologised for a cartoon they published which readers complained was racist in nature. The apology came after the cartoon experienced a backlash on the social media over the last few days.

The apology letter posted on Facebook said:

"A large number of readers have complained about a recent editorial cartoon in The International New York Times, about India's foray into space exploration. The intent of the cartoonist, Heng Kim Song, was to highlight how space exploration is no longer the exclusive domain of rich, Western countries. Mr Heng, who is based in Singapore, uses images and text - often in a provocative way - to make observations about international affairs. We apologise to readers who were offended by the choice of images in this cartoon. Mr Heng was in no way trying to impugn India, its government or its citizens. We appreciate that readers have shared their feedback, which we welcome. - Andrew Rosenthal, Editorial Page Editor."
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The cartoon published by the New York Times showed a farmer, accompanied by a cow, knocking on the door of the Elite Space Club where two men sit reading a newspaper which has India's space mission on the front page.

This came at a time when India succeeded in it's much anticipated Mars mission, which is also touted to be the cheapest interplanetary space mission ever. The Mangalyaan robotic probe costed Rs.4.5 billions and was launched from the Sriharikota facility on 5 November, 2014.

India's achievement was appreciated all over the world and it brought it at par with the United States, Russia and Europe who have previously sent missions to Mars.


Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today




Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today
ha ha ha ha.
 
Nonsense. They published the insulting and Racist cartoon in the New York Times but shamelessly published the Apology on FACEBOOK !!! :tdown:

Pathetic. I am not sure why the Indians are rejoicing.

i find it stereotypical, not racist

Is this cartoon Stereotypical or Racist ?

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The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today


The New York Times on Monday apologised for a cartoon they published which readers complained was racist in nature. The apology came after the cartoon experienced a backlash on the social media over the last few days.

The apology letter posted on Facebook said:

"A large number of readers have complained about a recent editorial cartoon in The International New York Times, about India's foray into space exploration. The intent of the cartoonist, Heng Kim Song, was to highlight how space exploration is no longer the exclusive domain of rich, Western countries. Mr Heng, who is based in Singapore, uses images and text - often in a provocative way - to make observations about international affairs. We apologise to readers who were offended by the choice of images in this cartoon. Mr Heng was in no way trying to impugn India, its government or its citizens. We appreciate that readers have shared their feedback, which we welcome. - Andrew Rosenthal, Editorial Page Editor."
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The cartoon published by the New York Times showed a farmer, accompanied by a cow, knocking on the door of the Elite Space Club where two men sit reading a newspaper which has India's space mission on the front page.

This came at a time when India succeeded in it's much anticipated Mars mission, which is also touted to be the cheapest interplanetary space mission ever. The Mangalyaan robotic probe costed Rs.4.5 billions and was launched from the Sriharikota facility on 5 November, 2014.

India's achievement was appreciated all over the world and it brought it at par with the United States, Russia and Europe who have previously sent missions to Mars.


Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today




Read more at: The New York Times apologises for cartoon on India's Mars Orbiter Mission : India, News - India Today
genuine butthurt of West Same Was happened Last time When we Conducted Nuclear Tests of 1998 8-)8-)8-)
 
So you will get self respect and dignity when whitemens paper mentioned you?
:D

No you moron, you get respect and dignity when you stand up for your rights and for the rights of others. When you show courage to stand up to racism.

I do not expect YOU to understand that.
 
No you moron, you get respect and dignity when you stand up for your rights and for the rights of others. When you show courage to stand up to racism.

I do not expect YOU to understand that.

Fighting against Racism is good.
But whatever it is white men cant digest our achievements.Period.
Evenif you say it thousands times they will repeat that stereotypes.
So dont give a shit about them.
Just ignore it.
 
The cow was necessary to emphasize how Americans' conception of India is out of line with the reality - one does not attempt to enter a club with a cow in tow, but there India is, launching satellites and space probes in the daily news. I don't understand how Indians found it offensive but it's their call, not mine.
 
[quote="SanjeevaniButi, post: 6255897, member: 162940"Is this cartoon Stereotypical or Racist ?

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Racist...and something out of a museum. Is that like from the year 1912? o_O
 
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