'My step dad's Indian': Elon Musk’s former girlfriend Grimes condemns growing anti-India rhetoric in US

In her post, Grimes voiced her dismay, stating, “Suddenly concocting anti-Indian energy out of nowhere is embarrassing yall. Also, they were clear they planned to do this.”

She also shared insights into her upbringing, adding, “My step dad's Indian, I had a fire childhood in a half Indian household. Indian culture jives very well western culture.”

The backlash against Indians emerged following the announcement of Sriram Krishnan’s appointment to Donald Trump’s administration. Grimes, whose real name is Claire Boucher, condemned the racist and bigoted remarks aimed at Indians.

Having grown up in Vancouver, Canada, Grimes explained that her mother remarried Ravi Sidhoo, an Indian businessman and director of East India Carpets in Vancouver, after her parents' divorce.

When asked how Indian and American cultures blend, Grimes gave an honest response.

One user questioned, “Would India be okay with being flooded with American culture, so much that it changes their culture significantly? Would they care that the two jive well together?”

Grimes responded, “We already did this to them. It has caused a ton of problems for them.”

She clarified that her comment referred to the influx of American gadgets into India, not the presence of American companies.

She suggested that if more American companies had established themselves in India, it could have provided additional job opportunities.

Another user raised concerns about the dangerous implications of powerful figures expressing anti-India views.

Grimes responded by saying, “I mean the highest power disagrees  I'm also seeing lots of powerful ppl disagreeing. It's good to remember negative comments feel louder and more numerous. If you haven't much been subjected to social media toxicity it's good to remember your monkey brain is telling you ur gonna get kicked out of the tribe and die of starvation or rape - important to fight the monkey brain impulses that social media seeks to trigger.”

The conversation then shifted to Bollywood's influence, with a user suggesting that Grimes might feel differently if Indian singers began dominating Western music scenes. The user also asked if she would succeed in Bollywood.

Grimes responded positively, saying, “I literally constantly complain that it's bizarre here hasn't been a Bollywood hit in the us. In fact, I shud work on this. & Yes they are better at singing than me - they're arguably the best in the world. I barely consider myself a singer.”

In other news, the US Department of Homeland Security recently announced a final rule aimed at modernising the H-1B visa programme, which will help US companies fill job vacancies more efficiently.

The updated rule, set to take effect on January 17, 2025, will streamline the approval process and offer more flexibility for employers to retain top talent.