News for 'Racial'

'Of 36,000 students, some bound to be racist'

'Of 36,000 students, some bound to be racist'

Rediff.com5 May 2010

The issue of racial incidents at Ryerson University, Toronto, was brought up April 21 at the kick off dinner for the Ted Rogers School of Management's seminar on India. Ajit Jain reports.

Shilpa Shetty takes up for SRK

Shilpa Shetty takes up for SRK

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Shilpa Shetty, who suffered racial discrimination during the British reality television show Celebrity Big Brother, claimed that Shah Rukh Khan's detention by US immigration officers at Newark Airport was a very unfortunate incident.

'Operation India' against dodgy cabbies in UK sparks racism row

'Operation India' against dodgy cabbies in UK sparks racism row

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

The council, however has defended the name 'Operation India'.

Aus asks Indian media to 'wait for full facts'

Aus asks Indian media to 'wait for full facts'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

Australia on Monday asked the Indian media to exercise restraint and 'wait for the full facts' while reporting on alleged racism in the country, but feared the appeal would fall on 'deaf ears.'

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

'Society should learn anti-racism lesson from football'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Soccer players have shown their support for the movement and Wenger believes the fact that so many black players have made the grade shows the sport does not suffer from racism.

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

EPL: United's Solskjaer delivers perfect reply to his doubters

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

The United fans, who celebrated the victory at the end of the game with the manager and players, have not been the source of criticism of Solskjaer -- indeed the Norwegian has enjoyed strong backing from supporters who attend games at Old Trafford and those who travel away.

Kamala's 'story is the American story', says Biden

Kamala's 'story is the American story', says Biden

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Soon after Biden concluded his speech, Harris and her husband Douglas Emhoff joined him and his wife Jill Biden.

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

No de-funding, dismantling of police in US, says Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Trump's remark came on Monday amidst the growing demand from a section of the Americans to de-fund the police in the aftermath of the custodial death of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25. "We won't be de-funding our police, we won't be dismantling our police. We won't be disbanding our police, we won't be ending our police force in a city."

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Balotelli: Is racism legal in France?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

A furious Mario Balotelli asked fans whether racism was "legal in France" after the Nice striker accused Bastia supporters of abusing him during his team's 1-1 Ligue 1 draw on Friday, prompting a French League investigation.

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

World sport unites, adds voice to protests over Floyd's death

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Charlotte Hornets and owner and former NBA great Michael Jordan and golfer Tiger Woods, who rarely speak out on social issues, have also called for change.

NYPD issues memo to clarify Indians are Asian too

NYPD issues memo to clarify Indians are Asian too

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Police officers of New York received a lesson in demography on Monday when their chief issued a memo clarifying the difference between Native Americans and Asian Indians.

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

If Biden wins 'Communist' Kamala will takeover in a month: Trump

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

Biden has described Trumps' remarks about Harris as "despicable" and "beneath the office of the presidency".

SHOCKING! Former umpire Hair guilty of stealing from employer

SHOCKING! Former umpire Hair guilty of stealing from employer

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Former Test cricket umpire Darrell Hair has been handed an 18-month good behaviour bond by an Australian court after pleading guilty to charges of embezzling and stealing money from a liquor store where he worked, local media reported on Tuesday.

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Why the Poor vote for Modi, and Rich vote for Left

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Why are the poor turning Right instead of turning toward far-Left parties, ponders Pranab Bardhan.

Australia: End rallies, community tells students

Australia: End rallies, community tells students

Rediff.com11 Jun 2009

Indian community leaders have asked students protesting against the racial attacks on them in Australia to put an end to their street rallies, saying they have already served the purpose.

Australia: Reporter alleges assault by Indian

Australia: Reporter alleges assault by Indian

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

An Indian undercover reporter who was assaulted in Sydney during a sting operation while exposing migration and education scams has blasted claims that attack on her was racial, saying that the culprit who assaulted her was a fellow Indian.

How sudden structural changes worked in South Africa's favour

How sudden structural changes worked in South Africa's favour

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Faf du Plessis said, "Now we can trust the system a little bit more and just focus on playing cricket."

How lack of sleep affects sex

How lack of sleep affects sex

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

According to a study, teenagers who don't get enough sleep may be at an increased risk of engaging in unsafe sexual behaviours

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Soccer Extras: Balotelli hits back at fans following racist insults

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

PHOTOS: Pope rescues England after Windies strike early

PHOTOS: Pope rescues England after Windies strike early

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Ollie Pope scored an unbeaten 91 and Jos Buttler contributed a half century as England took advantage of a tired West Indies attack to move to 258 for four on Friday when bad light brought play to a premature end on the opening day of the final Test in Manchester.

Osaka is now a Barbie girl!

Osaka is now a Barbie girl!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

'Having that chance to represent people that might not think that they could be represented, that's a really important goal of mine'

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Indian-origin anti-apartheid activist Ahmed Kathrada dies

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

Kathrada, who frequently referred to Mandela as his 'elder brother', was among three political prisoners who were sentenced to life imprisonment together with the South African anti-apartheid icon after the infamous Rivonia Trial of 1964.

Pak-born Aus batsman Khawaja reveals he was target of racism

Pak-born Aus batsman Khawaja reveals he was target of racism

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'Getting sledged by opposition players and their parents was the norm'

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Biden and Harris are the leaders we need at this time to do the painful but necessary work of creating a more inclusive -- and united -- nation, points out Murali Kamma.

'We are all humans; I just did what was right'

'We are all humans; I just did what was right'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A 24-year-old American who is being hailed as a hero for trying to stop a shooter who killed an Indian in Kansas City, on Friday said it was "actually the right thing to do".

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

As per the book, Trump insists to Woodward he would triumph over the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic calamity. "Don't worry about it, Bob. OK?" Trump told the author in July. "Don't worry about it. We'll get to do another book. You'll find I was right."

Bowlers fuel South Africa's World Cup ambitions

Bowlers fuel South Africa's World Cup ambitions

Rediff.com20 May 2019

The Proteas are yet to reach the summit clash of the World Cup, having been knocked out at the semifinal stage four times.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

How newspapers bid aideu to Mandela

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

How newspapers around the world reported Mandela's demise

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Biden unveils health team; names Vivek Murthy as surgeon general

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Dr Anthony Fauci has been named as Chief Medical Adviser to the President on COVID-19, while Dr Rochelle Walensky has been named as Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith as COVID-19 Equity Task Force Chair.

UK racism row: Asian cop suspended

UK racism row: Asian cop suspended

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Tarique Ghaffur, assistant commissioner of police, who is at the centre of a row following his accusation that he has been racially discriminated by Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair, has been stripped of his duties and put on gardening leave, the Scotland Yard said.

Sir Noon suggests 10-year ban on immigration

Sir Noon suggests 10-year ban on immigration

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Sir Gulam Noon, known as the 'Curry King' because of his ready-meals firm, said a ban was required to prevent right-wing extremists such as the British National Party exploiting racial tensions in the UK.

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bubba Wallace was the target of a racial attack on Sunday when a noose, a symbol connected to lynching and America's slave history, was left in his team stall.

Moyes gets bitter taste of VAR; City fan handed five-year ban

Moyes gets bitter taste of VAR; City fan handed five-year ban

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

US President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the US and around the world and the new team announcement is a continuation of that work.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Indian student brutally assaulted in Poland, survives

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Swaraj on Friday night spoke to the Indian ambassador to Poland Ajay Bisaria regarding the assault on an Indian student in Poznan city whose name was not disclosed.

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

'He said we should show attitude and courage while facing the Aussies'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

V V S Laxman, who scored an incredible 281 to lead India's amazing comeback in the Eden Gardens Test against Australia, recalls Chetan Chauhan's role in that memorable triumph.

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Modric extends contract with Real Madrid

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Former Bayern Munich coach Flick takes over Germany to 2024