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After riots, UK to train school kids to spot fake news

After riots, UK to train school kids to spot fake news

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Schoolchildren will be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online under proposed changes to the curriculum in the wake of far-right riots across United Kingdom cities fuelled by misinformation on social media.

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Football Extras: Chelsea fan denies Sterling abuse was racist

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

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

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Brazil's Rodrygo 'racially abused' after argument with Messi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Argentina's Di Maria to quit internationals after Copa America

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

Australia not a racist country, Rudd tells Krishna

Australia not a racist country, Rudd tells Krishna

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Friday met Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and discussed various bilateral issues, including the recent attacks on Indian students in Australia.Rudd assured Krishna that all requisite steps would be taken to ensure the safety of Indian students in Australia. "Australia is not a racist country. We welcome Indian students," the Australian PM told Krishna.He added that he was looking into the problems faced by Indian students.

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

67% Think Harris Won Debate With Trump

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

CNN reported that 'registered voters who watched Tuesday's debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump say, 63% to 37%, that Harris turned in a better performance'.

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

People in east look Chinese, south like Africa: Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com8 May 2024

He further added that the people of India respect different languages, religion, food and customs which varies from region to region. "That's the India that I believe in, where everybody has a place and everybody compromises little bit," he said.

Aussie ad mocks Indians; withdrawn

Aussie ad mocks Indians; withdrawn

Rediff.com6 May 2006

An Australian television commercial highlighting poor services by an 'overseas' call centre operator has been taken off air after an advertising watchdog found it was racist and vilified Indians.\n\n

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

World football plagued by racist, abusive fans

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

AC Milan youth players subjected to alleged racist abuse; Argentine fan punches player.

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Why Vinicius Jr. Deserved Ballon d'Or

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

For months, the 2024 Ballon d'Or seemed to have a clear front-runner, with everyone anticipating the coronation of Vinícius Júnior as the new king of football.

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Haley warned Americans that a Biden-Harris administration would lead the country on the path of socialism, which has failed everywhere in the world.

Pak TV ad for WC clash against India mocks IAF pilot Abhinandan

Pak TV ad for WC clash against India mocks IAF pilot Abhinandan

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

A Pakistan TV channel mocked the captivity of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman in Pakistan.

Navratilova blasts 'racist, homophobe' Court in open letter

Navratilova blasts 'racist, homophobe' Court in open letter

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

'And now, linking LGBT to Nazis, communists, the devil? This is not OK. This is in fact sick and it is dangerous. Kids will suffer more because of this continuous bashing and stigmatising of our LGBT community'

Russia will stage World Cup despite racist incidents: FIFA

Russia will stage World Cup despite racist incidents: FIFA

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Russia will still stage the 2018 World Cup finals despite the continuing blight of racism in the country's soccer, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Delhi Capitals to buy stake in English county side Hampshire?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

If the deal comes to fruition, it will make Hampshire the first county side to be owned by an overseas franchise.

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rioting fans leave French football reeling as Olympics looms

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

French football was again marred by violence after Olympique de Marseille's Ligue 1 match against Olympique Lyonnais was called off on Sunday when the visitors' bus and some fans were pelted with stones and beer bottles, injuring Lyon coach Fabio Grosso.

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Extras: Brazilian player sent for reacting to racist taunts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

A video of the incident showed that Taison stuck his finger up at a section occupied by Dynamo fans and then hoofed the ball into the stands.

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.

'Allegations of me making racist remarks about the Bengali community are baseless'

'Allegations of me making racist remarks about the Bengali community are baseless'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Delhi skipper Gautam Gambhir has dismissed Manoj Tiwary's allegations that he made racist comments against the Bengali community and Sourav Ganguly as a "figment of imagination", saying the Bengal captain should concentrate on his game rather than making sensational claims.

I'm the least racist person that you have ever met: Trump

I'm the least racist person that you have ever met: Trump

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Asked if he is bigoted or Islamophobic, Trump replied with a firm no. "I am the least racist person that you have ever met."

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Bollywood actor Esha Gupta trolled for racist remark against Arsenal footballer

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

In an Instagram post by Esha, Iwobi was called 'gorilla'.

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Kabhi Jeet, Mostly Haar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

The dawn of a new era had begun under Sourav Ganguly's aggressive leadership. With Ganguly and Coach John Wright at the helm India had transitioned into a force to be reckoned with.

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

PIX: Real Madrid players, fans rally behind Vinicius Jr

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Real Madrid fans and players showed their support for Vinicius Jr who was subjected to racial abuse over the weekend.

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

EPL club Leicester City's players in racist sex tape row

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

"Tom Hopper, James Pearson and Adam Smith would like to convey their sincere apologies for their behaviour -- to the women involved in the incident, to the club and its owners, to the club's fans and to their families," a club statement said.

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Dependent on India, govt should apologise: Maldivian MP

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

The Maldives former deputy speaker Abdulla said the remarks by the minister are "simply shameful, racist and intolerable."

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.

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.

Ad for flatmates in NZ prohibiting Indians sparks outrage

Ad for flatmates in NZ prohibiting Indians sparks outrage

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

An advertisement stating "no Indians or Asians" for flatmates in New Zealand's biggest online marketplace, sparked an outrage among the Indian community which said such "explicit discrimination" was concerning.

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

LaLiga boss apologises to Vinicius for online attack

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Tebas said he shared the 22-year-old's frustration over the lack of action to eradicate racism in Spain, and took aim at soccer organisers and Spanish authorities, saying neither were doing enough to clamp down on racism.

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

'As a brown girl, I saw...': US prez hopeful Nikki Haley

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

In her speech to officially launch her 2024 US presidential bid, Haley leaned on her experience at the UN, her background as the child of Indian immigrants.

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Maldives suspends 3 deputy ministers over Modi remarks after India's protest

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The row erupted on a day President Dr Mohamed Muizzu embarked on a week-long visit to China.

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Indian cine stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor along with other prominent personalities on Sunday appealed to fans to "explore Indian islands" and coastal destinations.

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign after 15 defeats

Nikki Haley suspends presidential campaign after 15 defeats

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Indian-American Nikki Haley suspended her presidential campaign on Wednesday after being defeated in 15 states across the United States on Super Tuesday, paving the way for a rematch between her rival Donald Trump and incumbent Joe Biden in the November elections.

Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charge

Michael Vaughan cleared of racism charge

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The panel said in its verdict on Friday that it found the charge against him was not proved.

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Describing the comments as "uncalled for", he said that the ruling party has these "extreme elements" who are calling for India out.

Indian-origin UK MP demands sacking of rival for racist tweets

Indian-origin UK MP demands sacking of rival for racist tweets

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Britain's most high-profile Indian-origin woman Cabinet minister has demanded the sacking of her Labour election rival for posting "misogynistic" and "racist" tweets directed at her in which she was dubbed as a "village idiot" and "sexy bond villain".

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

India vs Pak: Why ICC won't act against Ahmedabad fans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The ICC is unlikely to take any action on Pakistan Cricket Board's complaint for alleged boorish crowd behaviour during their World Cup game against India in Ahmedabad on October 14,

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

'Maldives must make stronger statement to repair India relations'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

On being asked if the ongoing spat between the two countries is going to have an impact on the India-Maldives ties, as well the revenue that Indian tourists have generated for the island nation over the years, the Maldivian leader, who was also the former Minister of Economic Development of Maldives, asserted that it is much more than economics or revenue.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.