News for 'racial slur'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

'... today, in Brazil, Spain is known as a country of racists'

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Real Madrid star Vinicius racially attacked for 10th time this season.

US man gets 13 yrs in jail for hate crime against elderly Sikh

US man gets 13 yrs in jail for hate crime against elderly Sikh

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

An American man has been sentenced to 13 years in prison on charges of hate crime for brutally hitting an 82-year-old Sikh with a steel rod outside a gurdwara in California two years ago.

'You f****** Indian, you deserve it': Indian cabbie attacked in Australia

'You f****** Indian, you deserve it': Indian cabbie attacked in Australia

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Pardeep Singh, who is studying hospitality in the country, was beaten at the Sandy Bay McDonald's drive-through in Australia's island state of Tasmania on Saturday night.

NFL: Washington to retire Redskins name and logo

NFL: Washington to retire Redskins name and logo

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The team said on July 3 it would conduct a thorough review of the club's name.

'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has said that she has been receiving abusive and hate messages over the phone from a male caller who even asked her to go back to India.

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rashid corroborates accusations of racism against Vaughan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Rafiq had made allegations of institutional racism against Yorkshire, whom Vaughan formerly captained and Rashid still plays for. He had claimed that Vaughan said to a group of the team's Asian players that there were "too many of you lot, we need to do something about it" before a match in 2009.

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A newly-built Sikh Gurdwara has become target of anti-islamic slurs after it was vandalised and painted with obscene messages in Australia's Perth city.

Sushma's unintentional slur as she bats for northeast citizens

Sushma's unintentional slur as she bats for northeast citizens

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday condemned the attacks and harassment of people from the northeast in various parts of the country in the wake of the killing of a boy from Arunachal Pradesh in Delhi and said a message should go out that they should be protected.

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Neymar says was racially abused by Marseille player

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Paris St Germain forward Neymar has said he was the target of a racist slur during the French champions' 1-0 defeat by Olympique Marseille on Sunday.

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Harbhajan slams ICC's decision in ball tampering row

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Harbhajan Singh, on Sunday, slammed the International Cricket Council for letting off Australian opener Cameron Bancroft with only a fine of 75 per cent of his match fee and not a ban, despite his role in the ball tampering scandal in the third Test against South Africa in Cape Town.

When India Created History In Australia

When India Created History In Australia

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

A Web series Bandon Mein Tha Dum will chronicle the Indian cricket team's historic Test series win in Australia last year.

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions: Gilchrist

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Former Australia wicketkeeper and legendary cricketer Adam Gilchrist has said that India's batting legend Sachin Tendulkar has earned the right to voice his opinions in his new book.

Deported from New Zealand, Windies cricketer Rose tells his story

Deported from New Zealand, Windies cricketer Rose tells his story

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Former West Indies cricketer Franklyn Rose says he faced racial injustice in New Zealand and was wrongfully deported from the country he visited for a coaching assignment four years ago.

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.

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

1 killed, 7 injured in multiple stabbings in Birmingham

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

A hunt has been initiated for a male suspect, who is believed to have gone on a stabbing spree, starting at Constitution Hill in Birmingham.

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Faced racism in Sydney earlier too, says Ashwin

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin wants racism to be dealt with iron fist.

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Under mounting pressure from sponsors and Native American rights groups, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said on Friday he would consider changing the name of the National Football League team whose roots date back to the 1930s. Snyder, who has previously stated he would not change the name, softened his stance a day after FedEx Corp, which owns the naming rights to the team's Landover, Maryland, stadium, called for the NFL club to be rebranded.

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

At one point Tejinder was seen saying: "...this ain't India! You...India up, and now you're...America up," the report said.

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Aus great Chappell recalls brush with racism in cricket

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

Chappell also went on to say that during his playing days, several cricketers were racially abused but they opted to stay silent.

Sikh man attacked in US, told to 'go back to your country'

Sikh man attacked in US, told to 'go back to your country'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christianson said the assault is being investigated as a hate crime.

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Gen-Z Lingo: Sameer Wankhede, Kindly Note

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

How to go from a Boomer to a Zoomer in minutes!

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

American who tried to stop Kansas shooting says 'happy to risk my life'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a video posted on the University of Kansas Health System's YouTube page, 24-year-old Ian Grillot said, "I was more than happy to risk my life to save the lives of others, there were families, there were kids inside there were boys watching a basketball game". "I couldn't stand there. I had to do something. That is why I acted the way I did," the construction worker said.

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sunayana Dumala fell out of status because her permission to reside in the US was tied to Kuchibhotla through marriage.

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Suarez gets eight-match ban for racist slur against Evra

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been banned for eight matches and fined 40,000 pounds for racially abusing Manchester United defender Patrice Evra during a Premier League match at Anfield in October, the FA said on Tuesday.

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Racism on the sporting field must stop!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Many former players believe that storming out of games is a powerful tool to counter racism, a move that will force administrators to take the problem more seriously, and act in a way that compels clubs to obliterate such a culture and evict those responsible, says Dhruv Munjal.

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Football Extras: 'Manchester City is the best team in Europe'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

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Border rakes up Monkeygate row, says CA should've called India's bluff

Border rakes up Monkeygate row, says CA should've called India's bluff

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

The furore over the infamous Monkeygate row refuses to die down with former Australian captain Allan Border now saying that Cricket Australia should have called India's bluff instead of letting its own players down.

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

De Villiers denies racist conduct in report by social justice commission

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The issue came to light after Boucher and former spinner Paul Adams testified that the latter was given a nickname which has racial overtones by his national team-mates, including the current head coach.

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Australia board apologises after India players complain of racist abuse

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes on the fourth day of the third Test between India and Australia after the visiting players complained of abuse from the crowd at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

Kansas shooting survivor Alok Madasani happy to be alive

Kansas shooting survivor Alok Madasani happy to be alive

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Madasani said he was trying to be strong for the sake of his family and wife who is pregnant with their first baby.

Shilpa Shetty withdraws racism charge

Shilpa Shetty withdraws racism charge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

'I think there's lots of insecurities from Jade, but it's definitely not racial'.

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.

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

'President' Trump urged to banish Bannon

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Expressing deep concern over sudden spurt in hate crimes against ethnic and religious minorities, several top lawmakers have asked President-elect Donald Trump to rescind his recent appointment of Stephen K Bannon as his chief strategist.

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

'Racism in real', Sammy urges ICC to act

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'If you're able to raise awareness in the game, where every person, every human being is treated equally, regardless of the colour of their skin, I think that is the way the world should be.'

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Tennis round-up: Injured Halep pulls out after reaching Qatar Open semis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

ATP says 'no evidence' against Harrison's racist remarks

Indian mistaken for Muslim, punched in US bar

Indian mistaken for Muslim, punched in US bar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Ankur Mehta was allegedly attacked at the Red Robin Restaurant in Pennsylvania while he was working on his tablet with earbuds in his ears when the attacker grabbed and punched him with his elbow and fist.

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

'We love peace': Hundreds march in support of Indian killed in Kansas shooting

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Many of them carried candles and signs reading, "We don't support politics of hate."

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Sikh man called 'terrorist' by NY driver who ran truck over him

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A Sikh man, critically injured after being hit by a truck, was called a "terrorist" by the attacker, victim's wife said, demanding justice for him and terming the assault as an attack on her community.

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

'Racist' remark against Assam girl on TV show sparks row

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said racism should be condemned "unequivocally" after a contestant from Guwahati on a dance reality show was subjected to racist rhetoric.