News for 'racial slur'

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.

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.' 'That is also the pathway to fascism.' 'The way you divide people is to make them fear each other. Then a strong man can come in and say, "I will protect you".'

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

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71

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.

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Gambhir calls for 'permanent solution' against racial abuse

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Gambhir's remarks came after the touring team was subjected to racial abuse by a few individuals in the stands

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Boucher apologises for racist behaviour in playing days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

In his response to the allegations, Boucher said he and his teammates should have been more sensitive.

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.

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.

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Indian racially abused in Poland; called 'parasite, invader'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

An undated clip went viral on social media platforms which shows an Indian man, whose identity has not been established yet, is being targeted by an attacker who calls himself an American trails behind him yelling racial epithets.

Terry will not appeal against racist abuse ban

Terry will not appeal against racist abuse ban

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Chelsea's John Terry will not appeal against his four-match ban and 220,000-pound fine for racially insulting Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand, the player said in a statement on Thursday.

New twist in Harbhajan case

New twist in Harbhajan case

Rediff.com11 Jan 2008

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh's racial abuse case appears to have taken a new twist with claims that Aussie all-rounder Andrew Symonds had possibly misinterpreted a derogatory Punjabi phrase which sounded like "monkey".

Breaking barriers: Miss America Nina Davuluri speaks up!

Breaking barriers: Miss America Nina Davuluri speaks up!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

A victim of racial slurs and messages after being crowned Miss America over the weekend, Nina Davuluri has announced that she will use her position to celebrate diversity through cultural competency.

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Peak of rowdy behaviour, have myself faced many times: Kohli on Indian team facing racist abuses

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Kohli, in a series of tweets, said racial abuse is 'absolutely unacceptable' and needs to be looked at with 'absolute urgency'.

Ex-Washington mayor's 'dirty' Asian remarks stir outrage

Ex-Washington mayor's 'dirty' Asian remarks stir outrage

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

A controversy-prone former mayor has landed himself in a soup again, this time for his remarks targeting "dirty" Asian shops in his poor black-majority district, a racial slur that invited all-round criticism.

Announcer hits back over claims of mocking Panesar in Indian accent

Announcer hits back over claims of mocking Panesar in Indian accent

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The ground announcer who was stood down for allegedly introducing England spinner Monty Panesar in a mock Indian accent, is seeking clarification from Cricket Australia (CA) over his removal after denying any slur was made.

Ponting furious with Harbhajan verdict

Ponting furious with Harbhajan verdict

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

The Australian skipper is furious that the Indian off-spinner escaped with a light punishment.

Pawar to discuss Bhajji ban in ICC meet

Pawar to discuss Bhajji ban in ICC meet

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

BCCI Chief Sharad Pawar is expected to discuss the controversial ban on Harbhajan Singh when top officials of the International Cricket Council meet in Dubai on Monday amidst the raging racism row and the umpiring blunders in the Sydney Test.

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

First Look: Kramer quits comedy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Seinfeld star comedian Michael Richards feels he has lost his sense of humour.

Reprieve for Lehmann

Reprieve for Lehmann

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Grade three offence means the left-hander could miss eight ODI matches instead of facing a life ban.

Aussie paper morphs Symonds into Hanuman

Aussie paper morphs Symonds into Hanuman

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

An Australian newspaper on Monday published a picture of Andrew Symonds with his face superimposed on Hanuman's body, giving a comic touch to the racial slur furore in the Sydney Test.

'It was a vote against the race card'

'It was a vote against the race card'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

S R Sidarth, who Senator George Allen called a 'macaca', recounts his experience.

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Sikh attacked in hate crime in New York

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Wood allegedly told Chadha, "Arab, go back to your country" when the latter was about to enter the gurudwara in New Hyde Park, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said. Wood then allegedly told Chadha "you don't listen" and punched him in the face.Chadha's nose and jaw were broken in the attack and he is on a liquid diet due to his injuries. He will need surgery on his nose and will have a medical consultation on what to do about his jaw after the swelling goes down.

'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".

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

NBA boycott: White House's Kushner says will reach out to LeBron

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The National Basketball Association postponed all three of its playoff games on Wednesday after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted Game 5 of their series against the Orlando Magic to protest racial injustice, triggering similar moves across other sports.

'Why would we show Tamilians in a bad light?'

'Why would we show Tamilians in a bad light?'

Rediff.com25 May 2021

'We are all responsible citizens, supremely sensitive to the politics and culture of Tamil Nadu.'

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

I dedicated every wicket at the Gabba to my dad: Siraj

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'It was an emotional moment for me today, I went to the graveyard. I entered my home, my mother started crying as soon as she saw me. I ate home-cooked food after a long time and it was really good to be back home.'

Meet the biggest find of India's tour of Australia

Meet the biggest find of India's tour of Australia

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Shastri hails Siraj for overcoming every hurdle in Australia

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

An elderly Sikh-American man was brutally injured and called "terrorist" and "Bin Laden" in an apparent hate crime case in Chicago, just days before the US commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

Kyrgios admits spitting towards fan 'disrespecting' him at Wimbledon

Kyrgios admits spitting towards fan 'disrespecting' him at Wimbledon

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Australian Nick Kyrgios admitted spitting in the direction of a spectator who he felt was heckling him during his Wimbledon first round match on Tuesday.

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

NBA: Lakers owner calls for unity against racism on Juneteenth

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

LA Lakers owner Jeannie Buss said on Friday, the Juneteenth holiday, that she is no longer willing to ignore hate and called on white people to come together and acknowledge the racism that exists in the United States. Juneteenth commemorates the US abolition of slavery under President Abraham Lincoln's 1863 Emancipation Proclamation, belatedly announced by a Union army in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, after the Civil War ended.

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Waugh, Warne want Pant to 'Zip it'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'I don't have a problem with the 'keeper talking, but not when the bowler is about to bowl. You've got to zip it then.'

Warner apologises to Siraj, Team India

Warner apologises to Siraj, Team India

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

David Warner is apologetic of the crowd behaviour towards Team India in Sydney.

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Asian heritage cricketers insulted at Yorkshire: Rafiq tells parl committee

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I felt isolated, humiliated at times. I lost my career to racism.'

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Amazon's action follows that of other retailers such as Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Nike Inc.

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.

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' in PSG brawl

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Neymar again released a lengthy statement saying that he regretted how the entire situation unfolded

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Gayle backs Sammy

'Never too late to fight for right cause': Gayle backs Sammy

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

The debate around racism in sport has kickstarted once again after former Windies T20 World Cup-winning skipper Darren Sammy alleged racism during his stint with SunRisers Hyderabad in IPL

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

City's De Bruyne fractured nose, eye socket in Champions League final

Rediff.com30 May 2021

Kevin De Bruyne had to be replaced by Gabriel Jesus in the 60th minute on Saturday following a collision with Antonio Rudiger.