News for 'Racial'

Bengaluru FC say one of their players was racially abused

Bengaluru FC say one of their players was racially abused

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Indian Super League giants said they have raised the issue with the 'relevant authorities'.

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Gorge Soros, Hillary Clinton get Medal of Freedom from Biden

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

Soros, 94, in the recent past has spoken openly against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The ruling BJP believe that he tried to interfere in Indian elections.

Trump nominates another Desi to DoJ

Trump nominates another Desi to DoJ

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Monday nominated Indian-American Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice.

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Kesari Chapter 2 Review: Ahistorical, But Entertaining

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

If you disregard history and are ready to watch Kesari 2 purely as an entertainer, you are definitely going to enjoy it, feels Utkarsh Mishra.

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

'The football world is not ready to accept a player who fights against the system.'

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Lyon hails Siraj for calling out racial abuse at SCG

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Australia spinner Nathan Lyon said there is no room for racial abuse in sport and hailed India pacer Mohammad Siraj for calling out racial abuse during the recently-concluded third Test in Sydney.

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Japanese welcome Osaka's stand against racial injustice

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

As they celebrated Naomi Osaka's victory in the final of the US Open in Flushing Meadows on Saturday, Tokyoites were eager to embrace their heroines' stand against racial injustice.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

Boxer says he was racially abused

Boxer says he was racially abused

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

British boxer Anthony Ogogo has said he was racially abused by a fellow Norwich City fan while cheering the team on in Tuesday's 2-1 League Cup loss at Arsenal.

We stand against...: UN on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

We stand against...: UN on attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Several Hindu temples, households and businesses have been vandalised, and at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League party have been killed in the violence since Monday, when Hasina resigned and fled to India.

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States.

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Guha Apologises For Bumrah Remark

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Isa Guha has apologised for her controversial comment about Jasprit Bumrah.

African national racially abused in Bangalore

African national racially abused in Bangalore

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

First a major exodus of students from the North East, then an attack on a Manipuri girl in a car and now an assault on an African national in Bangalore. Ironically in all these incidents, the victims have complained of being racially abused while being assaulted.

Umpires offered us to leave midway after racial abuse: Siraj

Umpires offered us to leave midway after racial abuse: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Siraj said the unruly crowd behaviour acted as a morale-booster for him during his debut Test series.

'Britain becoming racially intolerant'

'Britain becoming racially intolerant'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

According to a BBC poll, Britons believe that race relations are so poor that they are likely to spill into violence any moment. Almost two-thirds of people in Britain fear the impact of poor race relations, and most believe that the country has too many immigrants. Half of those polled wanted foreigners to be encouraged to leave the country.

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

East Bengal Football Club appeals for protection of minorities in Bangladesh

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

The iconic East Bengal Football Club called on the Bangladesh government to take immediate and effective measures to safeguard vulnerable communities.

Minorities faced 205 attacks in B'desh after fall of Hasina govt: Hindu groups

Minorities faced 205 attacks in B'desh after fall of Hasina govt: Hindu groups

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Asserting that the situation was deteriorating, Rosario urged Yunus to resolve the crisis by giving it top priority and putting an end to the violence.

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Genetic Destiny Or Hard Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

Just as the atom and the byte needed careful societal control to prevent damage to society, perhaps, so does the gene, particularly in debates like 'genes vs merit', explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Foreign footballer abused, beaten up in Kerala

Foreign footballer abused, beaten up in Kerala

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

A football player from the Ivory Coast was beaten up by a mob of spectators and was also allegedly racially abused a few days ago during a soccer match between local clubs.

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Lazy criticism has racial undertones: Khawaja

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

'I like to think we're starting to move on from that, but there's definitely still that undertone ...'

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Probe launched into racist insults during El Clasico

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

The Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and LaLiga have taken steps to tackle an increase in racist abuse with measures including partial stadium closures.

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Michael Jordan pledges $100 million to fight for racial equality

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

Protesters have taken to the streets in US cities over systemic racism and police brutality.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Seven people arrested for racially targeting Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Four men were arrested in Madrid, police said, three of whom were members of "a radical group of fans of a Madrid club", who were previously flagged during matches as "high risk" to help curb violence during games.

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind the wholehearted support they receive anywhere across the globe.

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Osaka reaches semis then withdraws to protest racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Naomi Osaka pulled out of the semi-finals of the Western & Southern Open tennis tournament on Wednesday in New York City, in protest at racial injustice. Her decision follows protests over the police shooting of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in the city of Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Sunday.

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Will Indian Americans not vote for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Indian Americans are likely to vote in the United States presidential elections based on what the candidates have done for them and not on the basis of their heritage or race, a newly formed body representing Asian communities has said, claiming that Republican candidate Donald Trump has a better track record than his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris.

Indian family racially abused in Australia

Indian family racially abused in Australia

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

An Indian businessman in Australia has claimed that his family was racially abused and spat on by two men.

Indian man racially abused, assaulted in Australia

Indian man racially abused, assaulted in Australia

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

He alleged that the five accused were arguing with a worker inside the store but soon turned their attention to him the moment they noticed him.

Archer says he has moved on from racial abuse

Archer says he has moved on from racial abuse

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

The England fast bowler said he is fine with opposing fans having a go at him but that there is no room racism in any walk of life.

'Racial discrimination can't be supported'

'Racial discrimination can't be supported'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Pranab Mukherjee supports Shilpa Shetty.

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

England pacer Archer subjected to 'racial insults' during NZ Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

England fast bowler Jofra Archer on Monday claimed he was subjected to "racial insults" by a spectator during the fifth and final day of the first Test against New Zealand, in Mount Maunganui.

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Prince also said that when the players told the leadership about the racial abuse they have been suffering, the reply was "it's only some people, not the majority".

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Indian 'racially abused' in Australia blames 'Trump effect' for assault

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

Australian High Commission in New Delhi said that whether the attack was 'racially-based' or not will be investigated.

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Racial profiling at US airport: TSA officers

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

Transportation Security Administration officers at Boston's Logan International Airport allege that the "behaviour detection" programme has become a magnet for racial profiling, targeting not only Middle Easterners but also blacks, Hispanics and other minorities, The New York Times reported on Saturday.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.