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PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

PFA stands by City's Sterling over racism claims

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The 24-year-old's comments came a day after he faced alleged racist abuse from a supporter during City's 2-0 Premier League defeat by Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Injury-ravaged India eye improbable win at The Gabba

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

India may have not won the third Test, but the team which has turned into an 'injury-ravaged' outfit walked out of the SCG with heads held high. The roar of a jubilant comeback from the Indian side will undoubtedly be echoed in the SCG stands for years to come.

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

EPL PIX: Liverpool stretch lead as City lose at United

Rediff.com8 Dec 2019

Liverpool took a giant step towards their first title since 1990 on Saturday when their 3-0 win at Bournemouth combined with Manchester United's 2-1 victory at Manchester City to leave the champions 14 points adrift of the Premier League leaders.

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Football Briefs: Mourinho won't be charged; Juventus fined

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

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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

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

'There is no crime called being 'anti-national'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

'Section 153A is not meant to protect fragile sentiments of the majority Hindu community who choose to get offended by slogans celebrating the success of the Pakistani cricket team.'

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

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How newspapers are fueling racism'...

How newspapers are fueling racism'...

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling believes newspapers are helping 'fuel racism' and 'aggressive behaviour' with their portrayal of young black players.

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Dalmiya: Tactician who made business out of cricket

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

BCCI is one of the richest sporting bodies in world sports with a license to rule world cricket but it was Jagmohan Dalmiya who will be credited with it.

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Soccer Extras: Hazard out of Madrid opener; Zidane ready to count on Bale

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

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'People ask me if I am from China, Tibet or Nepal'

'People ask me if I am from China, Tibet or Nepal'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2014

Facing racial discrimination has become a part of daily life for a majority of youngsters coming from the northeast to the national capital, which touts its tag of being a cosmopolitan city.

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.

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Now is not the time to be silent: Sammy to ICC

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Former West Indies captain, Darren Sammy said that if the world of cricket, even after watching the video of George Floyd's death, did not take a stand, "...you are also part of the problem".

H-1B visas: Why does the US blame Indian firms?

H-1B visas: Why does the US blame Indian firms?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2013

Indian and Indian-American IT businesses are being scapegoated for abuse of the visa programme - using it for cheap, immobile labour - that actually pervades the entire industry.

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

DRS row handled really well unlike Monkeygate scandal, claims Clarke

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Former Australia skipper Michael Clarke on Tuesday lauded Board of Control for Cricket in India and Cricket Australia for their handling of the recent DRS controversy but feels the infamous 'Monkeygate' episode of 2007-08 series dragged on far too long.

Cricket Buzz: Kirti Azad calls for ban on Anderson

Cricket Buzz: Kirti Azad calls for ban on Anderson

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Former Indian cricketer Kirti Azad said on Thursday that James Anderson should be banned, as any kind of physical violence is not acceptable in the game.

'Hungry' Suarez terms El Clasico comeback 'fate'

'Hungry' Suarez terms El Clasico comeback 'fate'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Luis Suarez is likely to play his first competitive game for Barcelona in La Liga's "Clasico" against Real Madrid later this month and he says it is no coincidence his four-month biting ban expires the day before one of biggest fixtures in world soccer.

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Manchester City's Sterling backs anti-racism protests

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Southgate hopes Black Lives Matter protests could signal change in society

Dr Singh's daughter blasts Bush

Dr Singh's daughter blasts Bush

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Amrit Singh believes violent measures have resulted in some Americans feeling it is okay to racially profile South Asians, Sikh Americans and Arab Americans, whom they perceive as terrorist threats.

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Italians and racism in sport: UN hails Pescara's Muntari for walk-off

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Muntari said he had complained that parts of the crowd, including a group of children, had hurled racist insults at him from the start of his Italian team's game at Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.

Nido Tania's death, India's shame

Nido Tania's death, India's shame

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Much of the negative perceptions of the north-east diaspora owe their origin and existence to the perverse policies of the central government toward the region and its people. This realisation must be the beginning of an earnest endeavour to address the issue, says R N Ravi.

Inter fined over fans' racist chants against Balotelli

Inter fined over fans' racist chants against Balotelli

Rediff.com12 Feb 2013

Inter Milan have been fined 15,000 euros after fans chanted racist slogans about their former striker Mario Balotelli during a Serie A match on Sunday.

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

Chauvin was convicted in April of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. He faced up to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder, up to 25 years for third-degree murder and up to 10 years for manslaughter.

8 US soldiers charged in death of comrade in Afghanistan

8 US soldiers charged in death of comrade in Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

The United States army has charged eight of its soldiers in connection with the death of their fellow soldier Danny Chen, who had shot himself during his deployment in Afghanistan after apparently being subjected to repeated racial harassment and abuse by them.

Man United's Cavani banned for 3 games for offensive post

Man United's Cavani banned for 3 games for offensive post

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Cavani suspended by FA for three games over use of racial term

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Champions League excitement returns as big clubs turn focus on elite prize

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The last-16 knock-out round kicks-off this week with Chelsea visiting Paris on Tuesday; Zidane to coach Real Madrid as manager in his first match in Europe

No love lost between India and Aus -- When rows overshadowed cricket

No love lost between India and Aus -- When rows overshadowed cricket

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

There are those historic, memorable matches (the 1986 tied in Chennai, the Kolkata epic in 2001 and the Adelaide humdinger of 2015) that gripped our collective conscious.

Get a diploma in Human Rights

Get a diploma in Human Rights

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The Indian Institute of Human Rights announces admissions to its 2-year Post Graduate Programme in Human Rights to be conducted through correspondence.

Football Focus: Lazio fined for Balotelli insult

Football Focus: Lazio fined for Balotelli insult

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

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Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'If the Biden-Harris team makes it to the White House, India's headaches will multiply,' observes Aditi Phadnis.

Another Indian cabbie attacked near Melbourne

Another Indian cabbie attacked near Melbourne

Rediff.com16 Jan 2010

Attacks on Indians in Australia continued unabated with yet another taxi driver being punched by his passengers, an assault described as 'opportunistic' and 'not racially motivated' by the police. In the second such incident in as many days, the 25-year-old taxi driver suffered bruises on his body and swelling on the face after he was roughed up by four male passengers in the Victorian city of Ballarat.

SC notice to Centre, states on guidelines to protect NE people

SC notice to Centre, states on guidelines to protect NE people

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Centre and all states on a PIL seeking its direction to them to frame guideline to protect the people from north eastern states in various parts of the country against alleged racial discrimination.

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Soccer Extras: Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

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Racist taunts made Hamilton's father doubt career

Racist taunts made Hamilton's father doubt career

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Anthony Hamilton, father of new Formula One world champion Lewis, said racial taunts and abuse had made him doubt whether his son should be competing in the sport.

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Serena kills it as she calls out 'racist, sexist' Nastase

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

Nastase was also heard to call her and British No. 1 Johanna Konta "f****** b******" during the Davis Cup competition being held in Constanta, Romania.

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Sikh teenager's hair cut in racist attack

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Police said although the teenager did not need hospital treatment, he was left terrified by the attack.

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Tokyo Games: Who will Light The Flame?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The torchbearer's face will likely be seen by hundreds of millions of people watching around the world.

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

'A BIG SALUTE to our cricketing soldiers'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

We asked you, dear readers to send in your congratulatory messages for the Indian team on their success Down Under. Here are your wishes for the team...

Indian Wells: Nadal to face Djokovic in semis; Serena cruises into final

Indian Wells: Nadal to face Djokovic in semis; Serena cruises into final

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Fourth seed Rafael Nadal survived a few anxious moments before booking his place in the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a see-sawing 6-4, 6-3 victory over Japanese Kei Nishikori at Indian Wells in California on Friday.

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Soccer Extras: Guardiola looking forward to fifth season with City

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

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