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Players are not making 'big deal' on racism

Players are not making 'big deal' on racism

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

Australia captain Ricky Ponting said the racism issue was highlighted by the Indian media.

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Why Masaba is proud of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The designer shared a note explaining how Kamala's victory inspires her.

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

West Indies players to wear 'Black Lives Matter' logo

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

West Indies players will wear 'Black Lives Matter' emblem on the collars of their shirts during the upcoming Test series against England to show solidarity and help raise awareness regarding equality.

Have you ever been a victim of racism?

Have you ever been a victim of racism?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

A messageboard where users describe racism abroad and how it has affected them.

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Torres makes history as first black gay man elected to US Congress

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

"Tonight, a new era begins for the South Bronx," Torres said in a statement. "It is the honour of a lifetime to represent a borough filled with essential workers who have risked their lives so that New York City could live.

COVID, economic recovery, racial equality top priorities for Biden, Harris

COVID, economic recovery, racial equality top priorities for Biden, Harris

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The Biden team updated its website to showcase four policy areas the incoming administration will prioritise: COVID-19, economic recovery, racial equity and climate change.

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

US Hindu group files complaint against university over 'anti-Hindu' conference

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

In a complaint to the Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Suzanne Goldberg and Deputy Assistant Secretary for Enforcement Randolph Wills, the Hindu American Foundation has asked the Office of Civil Rights to investigate and determine whether the University of Pennsylvania and its Department of South Asia Studies, South Asia Center created a hostile environment for students and faculty of Indian and Hindu descent, and whether the same entities and individuals misused any federal funds.

Football Extras: Arsenal goalkeeper Cech to retire at end of season

Football Extras: Arsenal goalkeeper Cech to retire at end of season

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

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

Athletes to be allowed to protest at Commonwealth Games

Athletes to be allowed to protest at Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Grevemberg said athlete protests have long been a part of the Commonwealth Games, citing the example of former Australian sprinter Cathy Freeman.

Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

Christopher Columbus statue beheaded in Boston

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The incidents come as pressure builds in the United States to rid the country of monuments associated with racism following massive demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis last month.

Liverpool's Balotelli apologises for 'racist' post on Instagram

Liverpool's Balotelli apologises for 'racist' post on Instagram

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli apologised on Tuesday for his social media post which appeared to contain potentially racist and anti-Semitic references.

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Ozil unveiled at Turkish club Fenerbahce

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The former Arsenal forward rules out Germany return.

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Australia's Ahmed victim of racism over refusal to sport beer logo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

Cricket Australia chief James Sutherland has lashed out at 'racist comments' directed at Muslim Fawad Ahmed after the leg-spinner asked to be exempted from wearing a kit displaying the logo of beer brand Victoria Bitter.

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

'People in power are fearful of the protestors'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Brajkishore Gupta was fired without notice for calling Indian Muslims 'coronavirus spreaders' and hailing the Delhi riots as 'divine justice' in his Facebook posts, the Gulf News reported.

We'll be there for de Kock, says SA skipper Bavuma

We'll be there for de Kock, says SA skipper Bavuma

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma says "it wasn't ideal" to get a directive on taking the knee hours before the start of their T20 World Cup match against the West Indies and promised to be there for Quinton de Kock, who chose to withdraw from the game instead of following the order.

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Extras: UEFA fines Liverpool, City for crowd disturbance

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

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

We have incredible power: Rapinoe after winning FIFA Women's player

We have incredible power: Rapinoe after winning FIFA Women's player

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

The USA striker also revealed that she was inspired by Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly after the pair stood up to incidents of racism.

Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter campaign

Amla comes out in support of Black Lives Matter campaign

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The letter was also signed by five current coaches including national fielding coach Justin Ontong, ESPNCricinfo had reported.

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Buzz: Ex-BCCI umpire translates Laws of Cricket into Hindi

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

He expressed hope that it will also benefit a large number of Hindi-speaking umpires and those giving training in this field, to whom the rules in English are hard to understand.

Zimbabwe's repeat offender Vermeulen banned for racist remarks

Zimbabwe's repeat offender Vermeulen banned for racist remarks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

Zimbabwe have banned controversial batsman Mark Vermeulen from all cricket activities for what the board described as "repulsive remarks that reflect racism, prejudice and plain ignorance".

Soccer Extras: Emery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with fans

Soccer Extras: Emery tells Xhaka to apologise after clash with fans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

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

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Russian Football Union's anti-discrimination inspector has said the World Cup is a chance for Russia to show how open it is.

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Now users can get harmful content removed from FB, Instagram

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The content eligible for review includes posts, status updates, photos, videos, comments, and shares.

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Osaka keen to spread awareness about racial injustice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

The 22-year-old Osaka has been at the forefront of protests from tennis players against racial injustice in the United States.

Sports Shorts: Alves fumes, Serena reigns, Indian women's hockey team thrashed

Sports Shorts: Alves fumes, Serena reigns, Indian women's hockey team thrashed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

World No.1 Serena Williams has held on to her top position in the latest women's tennis rankings issued by the WTA.

PHOTOS: Football world 'goes bananas' in solidarity with Dani Alves!

PHOTOS: Football world 'goes bananas' in solidarity with Dani Alves!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Barcelona defender Dani Alves, who was victim of racism during a La Liga match against Villareal on Sunday, found support from his football colleagues from all over world as they showed their solidarity on social networking websites on Tuesday.

Cops stop heart patient's ambulance for Mamata's convoy... that never came

Cops stop heart patient's ambulance for Mamata's convoy... that never came

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

An ambulance carrying a heart victim was held by the policemen waiting for Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's convoy on an expressway to Kolkata on Wednesday, and was not allowed to go even when the patient's kin pleaded with folded hands.

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Sangakkara urges Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Sangakkara, who was appointed the first non-British president of prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) earlier this month, expressed shock at the communal riots in the island nation.

Post-9/11 racism prompts Swaranjit Singh into poli

Post-9/11 racism prompts Swaranjit Singh into poli

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

Singh, 55, is a graduate of Delhi University class of 1976. He is a motivational speaker, chairs a committee at Queens Borough Community College Holocaust Center, and is a member of Community Board 13. He also serves as the third chair of Queen's Hospital Center board, and works as a director for Red Cross's Queens chapter.

'Desis forget they can be perpetrators of racism'

'Desis forget they can be perpetrators of racism'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

'I would encourage desi parents to have frank conversations with their children about sex,' says Pooja Makhijani.

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".

Is US safe for Indian students? Diplomat says YES!

Is US safe for Indian students? Diplomat says YES!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

US Consulate manager Nelson Wu asks Indian students not to feel apprehensive about racism incidents in USA.

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

'Am I next?' Tennis star joins chorus of protest after Minneapolis death

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was charged on Friday with murder in the death of 46-year-old George Floyd after cellphone footage of the white officer kneeling on Floyd's neck prompted a wave of protests.

Scotland Yard boss accused of racism to be removed

Scotland Yard boss accused of racism to be removed

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Embattled Scotland Yard boss Ian Blair, who has been accused of racial discrimination by an Asian origin Muslim officer, is set to be on his way out to halt the "collapse of morale" in the Metropolitan Police, a news report said on Thursday. "He has become the issue. There comes a point when fairness has nothing to do with it and what matters is the integrity of the organisation," a well-placed source was quoted as saying by The Times newspaper on Thursday.

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Cric Buzz: Why is there a dearth of non-white umpires?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Former Test umpire and Hampshire cricketer John Holder is among those who have called for an independent inquiry into the dearth of non-white match officials in English cricket.

'Integrity our only true currency': French designer vows never to dress Melania

'Integrity our only true currency': French designer vows never to dress Melania

Rediff.com19 Nov 2016

Sophie Theallet, whose dresses have been a fixture of Michelle Obama's wardrobe for the past eight years, said she would not continue to provide her services for the next First Family, in a statement released on Twitter on Thursday.

'Laila Ali is naturally beautiful while Rousey needs to put the beauty on'

'Laila Ali is naturally beautiful while Rousey needs to put the beauty on'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

The greatest pound for pound welterweight boxer of all time Floyd Mayweather has delivered the ultimate backhanded compliment to former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) women's Bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey in a rant about racism in the sport, saying her to be 'a good looking woman, when she put it on'.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.