News for 'racism'

Study US: 'Will I face racism?'

Study US: 'Will I face racism?'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

Overseas education expert Karan Gupta has a clear answer -- NO.

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

'Board didn't back players when racially abused in Australia'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Prince also said that when the players told the leadership about the racial abuse they have been suffering, the reply was "it's only some people, not the majority".

When Will Smith gets talking...

When Will Smith gets talking...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

'It's like we were saying the Dark Lord is coming. We weren't thinking of Donald Trump.'

18 Films That Made Us Cry

18 Films That Made Us Cry

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Entertainment may be its raison d'etre but the tears brought about by cinema are no less significant.

Racism in the international job market

Racism in the international job market

Rediff.com6 Jan 2007

An online advertisement for a project manager's job posted in late December -- "Non-Indians preferred" it said bluntly.

Milan walkout re-ignites racism row in Italy

Milan walkout re-ignites racism row in Italy

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

Racist chanting that led AC Milan players to walk off the pitch during a friendly match provoked howls of outrage in Italy on Friday, while club owner Silvio Berlusconi vowed his team would abandon all matches where they suffer similar abuse.

'No racism in chucking allegations against Murali'

'No racism in chucking allegations against Murali'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Showering praise on retired Sri Lankan spin wizard Muttiah Muralitharan, former Australian captain Steve Waugh on Monday said there was no racist angle involved in chucking allegations which the bowler had faced earlier.

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

PICS: On court and off, Serena transformed her sport

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Since exploding onto the tennis scene as a 14-year-old, Serena Williams has achieved everything on a tennis court - but her incredible collection of titles and trophies barely define the imprint the American has left on her sport.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Why ICC will hold T20 WC every two years...

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The International Cricket Council emphasized on Monday that a two-year T20 Word Cup cycle is important for the growth of the game, as it is the format that is contested by all its members.

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Former Proteas players back Ngidi on 'BLM' stance

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

We note the criticism aimed at Lungi for expressing his views -- and we hope that CSA, together with fellow cricketers both present and past will come out strongly in support of #BLM.

Oz club cricketers cleared of racism charges

Oz club cricketers cleared of racism charges

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

An Australian club cricket team, accused of racially abusing players of Indian descent during a match, has been cleared of the charge even though two of its members were banned for sledging.

Victoria police delays varsity report on racism

Victoria police delays varsity report on racism

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

An Australian university research paper providing new evidence that Indian students in Australia feel racially targeted has been delayed for over two months by the Victoria police as it took time to vet its findings.

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Black swimmers still under-represented in the pool

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

When it comes to diversity, swimming has a way to go.

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

South Africa confirm two COVID-19 cases in national squad

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

A number of their leading players are contracted to play in the Indian Premier League, which is due to start next month.

NRI accuses ex-boss of racism

NRI accuses ex-boss of racism

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Singh claims he was passed over for promotion and given second-rate laboratory equipment because of his race. He also accuses Wilmut of stealing his ideas.

Ananya Birla slams US restaurant for being 'racist'

Ananya Birla slams US restaurant for being 'racist'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

"This restaurant @ScopaRestaurant literally threw my family and I, out of their premises. So racist. So sad. You really need to treat your customers right. Very racist. This is not okay," she said in a tweet.

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In the fourth part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Vineet Singal, who is doing his to make this world a healthier place.

Serena Williams offers support to 'selfless friend' Meghan

Serena Williams offers support to 'selfless friend' Meghan

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'Meghan Markle, my selfless friend, lives her life -- and leads by example -- with empathy and compassion'

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.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Chelsea skipper Terry faces court over racism claims

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Chelsea and England captain John Terry will face claims that he racially abused Queens Park Rangers defender Anton Ferdinand during a Premier League match in October when his case comes before a London court on Wednesday.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

BABUR. AN INDIAN FAMILY. RUSSIAN GANGS.

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Sukanya Verma gives us her OTT recommendations for the week.

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.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

England's Robinson apologises for old racist, sexist posts

England's Robinson apologises for old racist, sexist posts

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

England fast bowler Ollie Robinson apologised "unreservedly" for historical racist and sexist tweets that came to light on Wednesday when he made his Test debut against New Zealand at Lord's.

Police question Chelsea skipper Terry over racism claims

Police question Chelsea skipper Terry over racism claims

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Chelsea captain John Terry was questioned by Hammersmith and Fulham police as part of a probe over racist allegations.

German and something else: Minorities say #metwo after Ozil quits

German and something else: Minorities say #metwo after Ozil quits

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Many greeted Ozil's claims of racism with scepticism, prompting thousands of others to come forward with their own experiences

Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry

Racism on football pitch: Allegations against Fabregas, Terry

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas denied on Sunday that he racially abused Sevilla's Malian striker Frederic Kanoute in Saturday's 0-0 La Liga draw at the Nou Camp and the pair later settled their differences by telephone.

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Ferguson says Evra stands by Suarez racism claim

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Manchester United defender Patrice Evra is standing by his allegation that he was racially abused by Liverpool's Luis Suarez and will continue to pursue the matter, United manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

FA to report Croatia fans over racism

Rediff.com12 Sep 2008

The Football Association said it would complain to world governing body FIFA after England players were racially abused by Croatia fans during their 4-1 victory in a World Cup qualifier in Zagreb on Wednesday.

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Serena cartoon row: After global furore, here's what Australian newspaper does...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Australian newspaper defies criticism, reprints Serena Williams cartoon

Blatter slams Italy for inadequate fine over Roma racism

Blatter slams Italy for inadequate fine over Roma racism

Rediff.com15 May 2013

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has criticised as inadequate a 50,000 euro fine handed to AS Roma for racist behaviour from their fans and said lessons had not been learned in Italian soccer.

Speed's exit smacks of racism: Malcolm Gray

Speed's exit smacks of racism: Malcolm Gray

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Former ICC president Malcolm Gray says Malcolm Speed's premature exit as the CEO of cricket's world governing body smacks of racial bias and shows that the game's management is being increasingly influenced by money and power.

F1's unique fundraising idea

F1's unique fundraising idea

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Formula One to sell squares on chequered flag for charity

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Sikh wins racism case against UK police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

A Sikh policeman in Britain has won a racial discrimination case against the Greater Manchester Police that rejected 12 applications from him to join it.

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Most Australian athletes against political protest at Olympics

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

The survey comes amid growing calls on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ease restrictions on protests with other sports organisations allowing athletes to express on-field solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in a time of global anti-racism demonstrations following George Floyd's death in police custody in May.

UK Indian wins racism case against Honda

UK Indian wins racism case against Honda

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Honda has been ordered to pay 64,000 to an Indian worker who was forced to quit after suffering racial abuse at work. Shah took Honda to a tribunal that finally ruled in his favour despite an attempt by managers to falsify documents and training records in a bid to dispute his claims.

India warns UK of reciprocal measures over discriminatory Covid travel rules

India warns UK of reciprocal measures over discriminatory Covid travel rules

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

India will be within its rights to initiate reciprocal measures if the UK does not address concerns over the new travel rules relating to COVID-19 vaccine certification, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday describing the policy as "discriminatory".

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

United's Cavani charged by FA over racial term

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

United issued a statement defending the striker, saying there was no malicious intent behind Cavani's message.