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Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Siraj was today allegedly referred to as 'Brown Dog', 'Big Monkey'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for close to 10 minutes before stadium security as well as New South Wales Police checked in to the relevant stand from where the nasty comments were being hurled at.

Champions League: Record 40 goals, racist chants, all happened in one night!

Champions League: Record 40 goals, racist chants, all happened in one night!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

The goal machines of Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Shakhtar Donetsk cranked into top gear on Tuesday as the Champions League captivated its continental audience with a record 40 goals in one eight-game night.

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

First Aus Muslim minister racially abused for taking oath on Quran

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

Hours after Ed Husic became Australia's first ever Muslim minister, he was flooded with online racial abuse for taking oath of office on the Quran.

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Soccer Extras: Rooney's MLS adventure comes to sour end

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

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Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Gandhi was very casteist and racist: Indian-American author

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Sujatha Gidla's scathing observations about Mahatma Gandhi and other highlights from Jaipur Literature Festival 2018.

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Football: Klopp named Premier League Manager of the Season

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

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'Take up cage fighting and have a proper go'

'Take up cage fighting and have a proper go'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

'Let's see what you're really made of.'

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Was the Vancouver attack racist?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Liberal Member of Parliament Ujjal Dosanjh called the attack two weeks ago on six young Indo-Canadians on the outskirts of Vancouver as "troubling." Reportedly, the six Indo-Canadians were assaulted while they were playing tennis at Jackman Park.

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"I condemn in the strongest terms the ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council. Caste discrimination simply doesn't exist now," Niraj Antani, the first Hindu and Indian-American state senator in Ohio's history, said.

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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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

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Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Yorkshire admit ex-player Rafiq was racially harassed

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Yorkshire launched an investigation with an independent panel in September to look into the allegations, and a summary of the findings and recommendations was published on Friday.

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Enough is enough, Henry on racism

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Why is this still happening in 2020? Why do the same racists applaud any ethnic minority who plays for the team they support but abuse the same minorities on the street?'

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena to meet Halep in semis

Indian Wells PHOTOS: Serena to meet Halep in semis

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

World No 3 Simona Halep turned up the aggression and rallied for a 5-7, 6-1, 6-1 victory over Carla Suarez.

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.

Balotelli warning for racists at Euro 2012

Balotelli warning for racists at Euro 2012

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Italy striker Mario Balotelli said he would "kill" anyone who threw a banana at him in the street during the European Championship in Poland and Ukraine next month.

Brathwaite compares Archer to Pietersen

Brathwaite compares Archer to Pietersen

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Brathwaite sees a leader in Archer and wants England to support him in discovering his leadership qualities so that he can serve English cricket for a long time.

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.

BCCI may probe cheergirls' racist claims

BCCI may probe cheergirls' racist claims

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Surprised at two London-based cheergirls' allegations of racial abuse a month after they claimed the incident took place, a senior Board of Control for Cricket in India official on Thursday said the Board is ready to probe if a formal complaint is lodged with the Indian Premier League. Two London-based cheergirls had kicked up a storm by alleging that they were asked to sit out just before the April 19 match in Mohali because they were not white (skinned).

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Extras: 'Man United not ready to win title'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

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Serena's U-turn on Indian Wells warmly welcomed

Serena's U-turn on Indian Wells warmly welcomed

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Serena Williams' decision to end a 14-year boycott of the BNP Paribas Open has been warmly welcomed by her peers with good friend and rival Caroline Wozniacki saying it was "great for tennis".

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Matured Saka ready to take penalties for England once again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Saka, Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden -- the three youngest players in the England squad -- have been described as "generational talents", but the Arsenal player said they had learned to tune out the noise, be it compliments or criticism.

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Racist chanting could halt Juve v Inter

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Inter Milan's game at faltering Juventus on Saturday could be stopped if home fans again racially abuse visiting striker Mario Balotelli although the 19-year-old is unlikely to start for the Serie A leaders.

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

2nd Test: Chepauk stadium sets protocols for crowds

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

The authorities have also asked fans to refrain from indulging in racist behaviour, adding that strict action will be taken against anyone flouting the rules. During the recent tour of Australia, some of the India players were racially abused, which has also been confirmed by Cricket Australia.

Man Utd launch new campaign in fight against racism

Man Utd launch new campaign in fight against racism

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The campaign encourages fans to take responsibility for reporting incidents of racism or other hate crimes

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Mumbai woman attacked by Uber Pool passenger

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

In a series of tweets and a Facebook post, the journalist, identified as said she was verbally abused and then attacked by the other woman, whose complaint was that she was paying the most and still getting dropped last. The journalist said she was targeted when she tried to defend the driver.

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Soccer Extras: England women set for record crowd at Wembley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

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Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Football Briefs: Mourinho set to drop players for United's FA Cup semi-final

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

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US: Sikh stabbed to death for refusing to sell cigarettes

US: Sikh stabbed to death for refusing to sell cigarettes

Rediff.com8 May 2017

Jagjeet Singh, who was a clerk at the Hatch Food and Gas convenience store, came to the US 18 months ago and stayed with his sister and brother-in-law in Modesto.

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

UEFA to probe Austria player's goal celebration vs N Macedonia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

North Macedonia ask UEFA to probe Austria's Arnautovic's goal celebration during their Euro 2020 match on Sunday. The 32-year-old Marko Arnautovic, who has Serbian background, apologised on Monday for his reaction towards North Macedonia fans but denied he had using racist language towards them.

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Jet Airways pilot assaulted woman passenger: Harbhajan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2017

An expat pilot with Jet Airways hurled "racist" comments at and assaulted a woman and also abused a physically challenged person on a flight, cricketer Harbhajan Singh claimed.

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

'There was Plan A. There was Plan B. There was Plan C... and then there was Rishabh's Plan'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Bandon Mein Tha Dum is about a team that hits rock-bottom, loses key players, has its global reputation shrink overnight, but despite all the setbacks, pulls off one of the greatest comeback victories in the history of international cricket, applauds Shailesh Karkera.

Terry in the limelight for good and bad

Terry in the limelight for good and bad

Rediff.com16 May 2017

John Terry has had many highs and a few lows in his two decades at Chelsea, so it was fitting that he was both hero and villain in what was possibly his last full appearance for the club he joined as a 14-year-old schoolboy.

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.

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Extras: Rohit Sharma named La Liga brand ambassador

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

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Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Immigrants: Not welcome in Theresa May's Britain

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

After Brexit, ethnic minorities in Britain worry about their future.

Did Cantona call France football coach Deschamps a racist?

Did Cantona call France football coach Deschamps a racist?

Rediff.com27 May 2016

France soccer coach Didier Deschamps will file a legal complaint against Eric Cantona after his former national teammate suggested the squad selection for Euro 2016 was racially motivated, Deschamps's lawyer said on Friday.