Overview

• Shikha’s video lists ten racist remarks she says white Canadians directed at her online, ranging from “Get a deodorant first” to “Deport these freeloading creatures.”
• Posted on Instagram on August 6, the clip has attracted over 577,000 views within hours of publication.
• In her caption she highlighted the contrast between polite face-to-face encounters and unchecked hostility on social media.
• Viewer reactions have been split, with many users offering solidarity while others insist such comments are not representative of Canadian society.
• The debate has underscored growing concerns about casual racism affecting Indian-origin residents in Canada and the United States.