ATP to probe 'racial prejudice' allegations at New York Open
The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) on Tuesday said it has launched an internal investigation after a first-round match between two American players at the New York Open boiled over on the court.
Feb 14, 2018, 18:21 PM IST
Racism on the rise in English football, says watchdog
Incidents of racism and homophobia in English football are on the rise, according to pressure group 'Kick It Out'. The mid-season report of the group said it had received more than 300 reports relating to 282 cases of discriminatory abuse by the end of 2017, a 59 percent increase from the last season, when there were 177 incidents.
Feb 08, 2018, 18:58 PM IST
The Racist Cover: Teaching kids the bane of racism with help of music
It is said that a child’s mind is like a garden, you reap what you sow. Therefore, it is vital as to what we teach them, what we sensitise them about. And once such attempt has been made by The Racist Cover – telling the kids in a unique way the bane of racism.
Jan 28, 2018, 15:18 PM IST
H&M apologises for using black child as model for 'coolest monkey in jungle' sweatshirt
H&M has been accused of being racist for using a black child to model for the sweatshirt.
Jan 09, 2018, 11:52 AM IST
Antoine Griezmann apologises for posting blackface photo on social media
Earlier, Griezmann posted a picture of himself on Twitter, captioned, "80`s Party," where he donned a Harlem Globetrotters-like uniform, with a black painted body and an afro-style wig, reports goal.com. He, however, deleted the post after a Twitter backlash and asked people to calm down.
Dec 18, 2017, 18:00 PM IST
Police probe Manchester City's Raheem Sterling racial abuse case
The 23-year-old was kicked and racially abused as he arrived at City`s training ground on Saturday ahead of their game against Tottenham later that day.
Dec 18, 2017, 17:12 PM IST
Colombia's Edwin Cardona gets five-game ban for racist gesture
FIFA said the suspension would be "served during the upcoming friendly matches of the Colombian representative team" and includes a stadium ban for those five matches and a fine of 20,000 Swiss Francs.
Dec 12, 2017, 22:35 PM IST
ISL 2017-18: North East woman fan heckled in Chennai, John Abraham slams 'fake fans'
Videos of a man, who is seemingly a supporter of Chennaiyin FC, making curious gestures towards a female NEUFC supporter were posted on Twitter, which drew condemnation.
Nov 24, 2017, 17:44 PM IST
Woman faces jail for brandishing 'Make America great again' cap and condemning racism
Macias was filmed brandishing the famed red hat and condemning racism.
Nov 23, 2017, 19:36 PM IST
Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger urges President Donald Trump to reject white supremacists
"There are not two sides to bigotry and there are not two sides to hatred," Schwarzenegger said in the video that received over two million clicks within two hours of its release.
Aug 18, 2017, 13:41 PM IST
Ravichandran Ashwin, Hardik Pandya, Manoj Tiwary back Abhinav Mukund's stand on racism
In his latest post this morning, the 27-year-old Mukund made it clear that his statement has nothing to do with the Indian team.
Aug 10, 2017, 14:07 PM IST
Abhinav Mukund takes stand against racism, says fair isn’t the only lovely or handsome
The batsman reacted after being abused on social media for his skin tone.
Aug 10, 2017, 10:28 AM IST
I've encountered racism all my life, says Nawazuddin Siddiqui
Many consider Nawazuddin to be one of the finest, if not the finest actor of Hindi cinema today. Therefore when he speaks the world listens.
Jul 21, 2017, 11:38 AM IST
Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s cryptic tweet points toward discrimination on the basis of appearance
Though it is not quite clear who he is referring to but the tweet evidently highlights the prejudices in the society.
Jul 18, 2017, 08:56 AM IST
John McEnroe regrets his 'No. 700 on men's tour' remark on Serena Williams
A day after he refused to apologize, the tennis legend stressed his respect for Williams and her accomplishments.
Jun 29, 2017, 10:21 AM IST
Delhi Golf Club ''apologises'' to member for asking Meghalaya guest in Khasi dress to leave
Dr Nivedita Barthakur Sondhi, an honorary health advisor to the Assam government, and her governess, Tailin Lyngdoh, were invited for lunch at the Delhi Golf Club on Sunday.
Jun 27, 2017, 13:16 PM IST
Meghalaya woman, donning khasi attire, asked to leave Delhi Golf Club for wearing 'maid's dress'
“They told me, ‘Leave the dining hall, maids are not allowed.’ They were very rude. I felt ashamed and angry," said Tailin Lyngdoh.
Jun 27, 2017, 10:06 AM IST
Canadian woman's refusal to get her son treated by 'Pakistani doctors with brown teeth' at Mississauga clinic is extremely shocking
Hitesh Bhardwaj, who was stunned after witnessing the shocking incident, recorded the whole scene while sitting in the waiting room waiting for his own appointment at Rapid Access to Medical Specialists clinic.
Jun 22, 2017, 09:54 AM IST
CNN anchor assumes Indian-American spelling bee champion is “used to using” Sanskrit; Twitterati lash out at her – Watch
California resident Ananya Vinay was being interviewed by CNN anchors Alisyn Camerota and Chris Cuomo following her win at Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Jun 05, 2017, 11:15 AM IST
