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England will rally around Archer after racial abuse: Giles

England will rally around Archer after racial abuse: Giles

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Jofra Archer's England team mates will rally round the fast bowler after he reported being racially abused by a spectator during a Test match against New Zealand.

2 Darjeeling students face 'racial taunts' linked to COVID

2 Darjeeling students face 'racial taunts' linked to COVID

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The abusers probably mistook the students with mongoloid features for nationals of China from where novel coronavirus had spread worldwide.

Two Indian women racially assaulted in Australia

Two Indian women racially assaulted in Australia

Rediff.com20 Dec 2012

A "very manly" Australian woman threatened two young Indian women and slapped one across the face here in a "racial attack", prompting Victoria police to launch a probe into the assault.

England footballer says tired of racial discrimination in UK

England footballer says tired of racial discrimination in UK

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose has said he is tired of racial discrimination after being regularly stopped by police and asked if his car is stolen. The 30-year-old England international said he has had similar experiences for the last 15 years.

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students.

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Racial injustice hits home for US athletes

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Many Black athletes have spoken out about their treatment by the police.

When Bollywood Went Nude

When Bollywood Went Nude

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

We looked at some bold instances of Bollywood's beautiful appearing in the buff.

India rejects Symonds's racial abuse allegation

India rejects Symonds's racial abuse allegation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

The Indian team management on Friday rejected Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds's allegations of racial abuse by Harbhajan Singh, asserting the off-spinner did not say anything offensive.

India rejects Symonds's racial abuse allegation

India rejects Symonds's racial abuse allegation

Rediff.com4 Jan 2008

The Indian team management on Friday rejected Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds's allegations of racial abuse by Harbhajan Singh, asserting the off-spinner did not say anything offensive.

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Imran Tahir has alleged that he was racially abused by an Indian fan during the fourth ODI

Chappell alleges racial abuse in India

Chappell alleges racial abuse in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The former India coach has alleged an attempted cover-up by the BCCI after he was 'racially abused' at an airport in Orissa.

Canada agreed to extradite only 5 terrorists: Ex-envoy

Canada agreed to extradite only 5 terrorists: Ex-envoy

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Of the 26 requests sent to Canada for extraditing Khalistani terrorists, Ottawa has resolved only five and the rest remain in limbo, India's top envoy to that country has said, calling it the result of 'inaction'.

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Sam Pitroda quits as Cong's overseas chief after row over remarks

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said on X that party chief Mallikarjun Kharge has accepted Pitroda's decision.

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Becker applauds athletes for protesting racial injustice

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We love our sport but it puts everything into perspective'

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Coco Gauff has released videos protesting against killings of African-Americans in the US amid widespread outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Racially abused Sikh awarded damages in New Zealand

Racially abused Sikh awarded damages in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Sikh student has been awarded $45,000 (Rs 20.5 lakh) in damages.

John Terry's dad charged with 'racially aggravated assault'

John Terry's dad charged with 'racially aggravated assault'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

The father of former England football captain John Terry had reportedly been charged with racially aggravated assault following a scuffle in a London street.

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In a warning sign for the Democrats, Indian-Americans' attachment to the party is declining in the United States while the share of Republican identifiers held steady.

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Killing of Congolese boy not racial attack: Swaraj

Rediff.com31 May 2016

She also said that the government was committed to a fast-track trial in the case of killing of the Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and 'harshest possible punishment' for the culprits.

'Nothing suggests Indian woman's murder was racially-linked'

'Nothing suggests Indian woman's murder was racially-linked'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

The Australian cops indicated on Monday

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Verstappen handed 'ridiculous' penalty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

'I find it ridiculous what happened, so why should I then give full answers?'

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

'I do hope the Patel family sues the hell out of the state of Alabama, and I hope the Hindu American Foundation and other community organisations are helping with legal aid and monetary support. For, there is reason to believe that it is religious and racial bias that led to the incident: In other words, a hate crime. There is no reason to suffer that silently.'

Indian charges Citi with racial bias

Indian charges Citi with racial bias

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Racial profiling cases affect America's image: SRK

Racial profiling cases affect America's image: SRK

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who was allegedly subjected to racial profiling at a United States airport last year, on Sunday said such incidents cast a negative impact on America's image globally. "Oh, yes. I think so. Yes. I think all over the world," Shah Rukh said in an interview when asked if such incidents of racial profiling affect America's image in a country like India. The actor claimed that even his children have been subject to special screening several times.

Now, Indians in Canada face racial attack

Now, Indians in Canada face racial attack

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Close on the heels of Indians being attacked in Australia, six members of the community were racially assaulted by a group of young Canadians, while playing tennis on the outskirts of Vancouver. Police have arrested four Canadians, including a woman, for racially abusing and robbing a group of tennis players in Aldergrove last Friday. The four -- all in their teens -- have been charged with robbery, assault with a weapon and uttering threats.

Some attacks were racially motivated, admits Aus

Some attacks were racially motivated, admits Aus

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Rattled by the first act of retaliation by the Indian community in Melbourne following racial attacks on them, Australian authorities on Tuesday asked Indian students to disband their patrol groups and "let the police do their jobs."

No racial motive behind attacks: Australian cops

No racial motive behind attacks: Australian cops

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

The Australian police today denied racial motive behind a string of violent attacks on Indian students recently in Sydney's west, even as the community members organised an angry protest rally in Harris Park of the city last night.

Steffensen banned after racial allegations dismissed

Steffensen banned after racial allegations dismissed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Controversial 400 metre runner John Steffensen has been given a six-month suspension by Athletics Australia (AA) for bringing the sport into disrepute after an independent investigation dismissed his claims of racial vilification.

Patni faces racial lawsuit

Patni faces racial lawsuit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Two arrested for racial slur against ex-footballer Andy Cole

Rediff.com31 Dec 2013

Two men have reportedly been arrested on charges of racially abusing former Manchester United and England footballer Andy Cole on a flight from Dublin, Ireland to Manchester, England.

Racial quotas clouds South Africa team selection

Racial quotas clouds South Africa team selection

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Fulfilling the quota requirements while fielding a competitive team has long been a sensitive issue but after a poor 2019, returning to winning ways looks to be the immediate priority of the four selectors, two of whom are black.

COVID, economic recovery, racial equality top priorities for Biden, Harris

COVID, economic recovery, racial equality top priorities for Biden, Harris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Biden team updated its website to showcase four policy areas the incoming administration will prioritise: COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change.

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

'Big Three' join #BlackoutTuesday campaign against racial injustice

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Novak Djokovic posted black screenshots on his Twitter and Instagram pages with the message "Black Lives Matter", and was joined by Federer and Nadal, the other members of the "Big Three" of men's tennis.

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

FIFA probes after France alleges racism against Argentina

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

A video circulating on social media that showed members of the Argentina national team singing about France striker Kylian Mbappe's African descent.

Aus fan faces stadium ban for racially abusing player

Aus fan faces stadium ban for racially abusing player

Rediff.com17 Dec 2012

The spectator who reportedly racially abused Wellington Phoenix player Paul Ifill during their A-League match against Adelaide United will be banned from attending matches if found guilty, Football Federation of Australia (FFA) said on Monday.

Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Aus club cricketers under fire for racial abuse

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

The Geelong Cricket Association has launched a probe after receiving an official written complaint against ten Thomson cricketers for alleged racial abuse of opposition Indian players playing for the Waurn Ponds Cricket Club on Sunday.

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Racial abuse charge 'baseless', says Houghton

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

India football coach Bob Houghton denied the racial abuse charges leveled against him by the All India Football Federation, terming them 'baseless', in a written submission made before a three-member panel of the national federation.

Indian students face racial slur in Aussie schools

Indian students face racial slur in Aussie schools

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

Interviews conducted with 900 secondary-school students across Australia found Anglo-Australian youths displayed consistent prejudice towards other cultural groups, particularly towards darker-skinned students from places such as Africa and India, the study revealed.

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Canadian employer fined $25,000 for racial slur

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

During the five-day hearing last year, Tompkins admitted he is a tough boss and often yelled and swore at employees.