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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.

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Aakash Chopra alleges racial abuse in English League Cricket

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Akash Chopra said during a league match in England, two-South African players continuously used abusive spree against him.

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

BJP's Suvendu Adhikari to face legal action over 'Khalistani' slur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

The police condemned the unprovoked, unacceptable attack on an individual's religious identity and added that stern legal action is being initiated.

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.

Northeast MPs meet PM, demand anti-racial law

Northeast MPs meet PM, demand anti-racial law

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

A group of MPs from the northeast met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and demanded an anti-racial discrimination law and judicial inquiry into the death of Aruachal Pradesh youth Nido Tania.

Murder accused fears racial bias in UK

Murder accused fears racial bias in UK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2005

Maninder Pal Singh Kohli, prime accused in the murder of British teenager Hannah Foster, on Wednesday pleaded before a Delhi court not to extradite him to the United Kingdom.

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Finally, Trump condemns 'racially motivated' Kansas shooting

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

"Recent threats targeting Jewish Community Centers and vandalism of Jewish cemeteries, as well as last week's shooting in Kansas City, remind us that while we may be a nation divided on policies, we are a country that stands united in condemning hate and evil in all its forms," Trump said in his address to the joint session of US Congress.

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

The Restoration Of Indian Primacy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

It seems in the geopolitics of the 21st century, we can see the subcontinent acting as one geopolitical entity to secure its economic interests. Key to this transformation is a strong India that is pre-eminent but not dominant, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Aussie RJ reprimanded for racial comment

Aussie RJ reprimanded for racial comment

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Terrie-Anne Verney, a presenter and sales representative for Griffith FM radio station 2MIA, was the administrator of the group "F--- Off, We're Full" and had also joined several Facebook groups including "Stop the Islamisation of Australia while we still can", "Australian Conservative United Party", the "Australian Protectionist Party" and "Australians against Multiculturalism", Sydney Morning Herald reported.

Racial attacks on Indian students continue

Racial attacks on Indian students continue

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

This was the 15th attack on Indian students in Australia in less than a month.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A 21-year-old Indian-origin student was allegedly subjected to a racial slur at a prestigious US university, prompting the student's body to pass a "diversity resolution" to promote an inclusive atmosphere on its campus.

John Terry not guilty of racial abuse

John Terry not guilty of racial abuse

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Former England soccer captain John Terry was found not guilty on Friday of racially abusing Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match last October.

Racial assaults  spreads to south Australia

Racial assaults spreads to south Australia

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Racial attacks on Indian students spread to South Australia with a 22-year-old being allegedly assaulted by a teenager in Adelaide after making "rude" comments about his turban, even as the state premierwarned he will not tolerate any form of racism.

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Modi Preaches World Peace But...

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

'...We should first look at and acknowledge what we have done to ourselves.' 'To not do so opens us to the accusation of rank hypocrisy and also reduces the stature of our globetrotting peaceniks,' asserts Aakar Patel.

No racial profiling in SRK's detention: US

No racial profiling in SRK's detention: US

Rediff.com14 Apr 2012

Khan was detained at a New York airport for over two hours by immigration officials after arriving from India in a private plane with Nita Ambani, to address students at Yale University in Washington.

Australian victims say attacks not racial

Australian victims say attacks not racial

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Indian students in Australia, reeling under a spate of attacks, say the media back home has done more damage to their interests than protecting them.

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Racial attack on Indo-Canadian couple: 2 held

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

Tiwana said he was still trying to deal with the shock of the violent attack by four Caucasian teens while he was out on an evening walk on Tuesday with his wife Surjit Kaur.

Aus: Light term for Indian who faked racial attack

Aus: Light term for Indian who faked racial attack

Rediff.com3 May 2010

An Indian national was let off lightly with a suspended eight-month jail term after it was found that he took advantage of racial tensions in Australia to falsely claim that he was set on fire.Jaspreet Singh, 28, had claimed that he was racially attacked in Melbourne after he reportedly burnt himself while torching his car to make an insurance claim.

Was Indian student's UK killing racially motivated?

Was Indian student's UK killing racially motivated?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

British police investigating the killing of Indian student Anuj Bidve by a white man is not ruling out racism as a motive for the incident. The unnamed white man had a brief conversation with Bidve, 23, when he and his other Indian friends were moving towards the Manchester city centre.

9 out of 10 Aussies feel racial bias exists

9 out of 10 Aussies feel racial bias exists

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

An 11-year study by a collaboration of Australian universities has found 85 per cent Australians acknowledge racial prejudice occurs in the nation, and one in five has been a victim of racist verbal abuse.

Suarez issues limited apology over racial slur

Suarez issues limited apology over racial slur

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has issued a public apology following his eight-match ban for racially abusing Patrice Evra, but the Uruguayan has not said sorry to the Manchester United defender.

'Racial abuse' photographer Hamish Blair speaks

'Racial abuse' photographer Hamish Blair speaks

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Australian photographer Hamish Blair's photograph of fans making monkey gestures during the seventh ODI between India and Australia at the Wankhede stadium smudged India's image in the cricketing world.

There was no racial profiling: Netherlands

There was no racial profiling: Netherlands

Rediff.com26 Aug 2006

The Netherlands government also reiterated its close and friendly relations with India.

Sikh man target of racial attack in New York

Sikh man target of racial attack in New York

Rediff.com22 Jan 2009

In an apparent 'racial attack' in New York, a Sikh man was stabbed by three men, causing severe injuries in one of his eyes.The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, when three men accosted Jasmir Singh and his friend in the Jackson Height section of Queens suburb of New York City. Jackson Height has a flourishing Indian market.Singh, 21, who is being treated at a hospital, claimed the attackers singled him out because of his long hair and traditional Sikh beard.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

Hair accuses ICC of 'racial discrimination'

Hair accuses ICC of 'racial discrimination'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Darrell Hair will sue the ICC and the PCB for showing "racial discrimination" in banning him from international matches.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Feisty US lawmakers pledge to fight racial profiling

Feisty US lawmakers pledge to fight racial profiling

Rediff.com18 Jul 2012

Two of the most feisty women activists on Capitol Hill, United States Senator Barbara Mikulski and US Representative Judy Chu, both Democrats representing Maryland and California, pledged at the National Federation of Indian American Association's Congressional reception that they would fight against the racial profiling of India Americans, Sikh Americans and Muslim Americans.

Sikh group alleges racial profiling during travel

Sikh group alleges racial profiling during travel

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

American Sikh community leaders have complained US lawmakers that they were experiencing racial profiling, mostly during travel, after 9/11 and the trend has increased of late.

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

US govt addresses concerns about racial profiling

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leaders from South Asian and Arab American communities and from religious groups met recently with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano to discuss joint efforts against domestic extremists. They also brought up concerns over discrimination and racial and religious profiling in the wake of rules imposed after the Christmas Day terrorism attempt by Nigerian suicide bomber Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab.

US divided on racial lines ahead of Prez poll

US divided on racial lines ahead of Prez poll

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Barack Obama, who is attempting to script history by being the first black President of the United States, leads his Republican rival John McCain among all registered voters by 45 per cent to 39 per cent. However, in a sign of how racially polarised US voters are, Obama draws support from 89 per cent of blacks, compared with two per cent for McCain, the latest New York Times/CBS News poll.

Aus admits to 'racial attacks', promises justice

Aus admits to 'racial attacks', promises justice

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Under mounting pressure over attacks on Indians, Australia on Tuesday acknowledged that some of the recent violence against them had clearly been "racially motivated" and vowed to "punish the culprits with the full force of law".

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Christ the Redeemer supports Vinicius Jr with lights out

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Lights go out at Rio's Christ the Redeemer in support of Vinicius Jr

Racial slur: Match referee has BCCI on back foot

Racial slur: Match referee has BCCI on back foot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

According to Fox Sports, Broad has sent a report to the ICC mentioning that there were racial taunts during the game, which Australia won by nine wickets. Fox Sports further added that it was, however, unclear whether Broad has filed another critical report in this regard about the sixth match at Nagpur, where all-rounder Andrew Symonds was allegedly the victim of 'monkey' chants.

My remarks had no racial overtones: Schoeman

My remarks had no racial overtones: Schoeman

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

In the eye of storm for describing crowd as "monkeys", South African swimmer Roland Schoeman said his remarks did not have racial overtones.

India  demands action in Aus racial attack

India demands action in Aus racial attack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The Indian government on Wednesday called on the Australian government to take stern action against the perpetrators of alleged racial assaults on Indians in Melbourne, Victoria.

Indian student racially attacked in Melbourne bus

Indian student racially attacked in Melbourne bus

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

An Indian student was racially assaulted in a jam-packed bus in Melbourne by a group of three youngsters, who repeatedly hit him and also threw chicken pieces at him, recently in yet another attack on the youths from the community in Australia.