Asians

Study finds Asians largely ‘invisible’ in Hollywood's top films

  Aside from action star Dwayne Johnson’s hit movies, Hollywood’s most popular films have rarely featured Asians or Pacific Islanders in leading roles on the big screen, according to an academic study released on Tuesday.

May 19, 2021, 08:11 AM IST

Harvard biased against Indians, Asians: US to probe plaint

Justice Department Spokeswoman Sarah Isgur Flores said: "The complaint alleges racial discrimination against Asian-Americans in a university`s admission policy and practices."

Aug 04, 2017, 23:30 PM IST

Diabetes ups death risk from cancer in Asians

Previous research had suggested that at any given body mass index (BMI), Asians are more susceptible to developing insulin resistance, and go on to have a higher prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in comparison with Europeans.

Mar 08, 2017, 13:10 PM IST

Discrimination, alcohol, tobacco tied to panic attacks in minorities

Racial and ethnic minorities and women who encounter discriminatory sentiments and actions are more likely to experience panic attacks.

Jan 24, 2016, 10:42 AM IST