Srinagar, Nov. 3 -- Bias does not always appear as open prejudice. Sometimes it hides behind humour, loyalty or harmless banter. A person may think a joke is innocent because it reflects an old school friendship, without realising that it can hurt others or revive divisions that should have been long left behind. This is why people can speak about social reform and still behave in ways that go against the values they claim to support.

A recent dispute on X, involving a figure who describes himself as a proud Biscocite, philanthropist and social activist directed a rancourous video directed at Burn Hall School (BHS). This act raises a question that goes beyond the people involved. This video and related posts mocking the institution drew ...