Racism

Indian man assaulted in US bar; he was mistaken as a Muslim

An Indian man was assaulted at a restaurant's bar in the South Hills Village in Pittsburgh because he was mistaken as a Muslim, media reports said.

Nov 24, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

Hafiz Saeed calls Donald Trump's win a victory of racism

The JuD chief asserted that the entire world has expressed shock on Trump`s election as the US president.

Nov 12, 2016, 15:54 PM IST

Why Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton should not forget Shirley Chisholm

Nearly eight years back, it was a huge moment in American history when for the first time a Black man became the president of the United States.

Nov 04, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Japan to conduct first major survey on racism: Report

Japan`s justice ministry will conduct its first large scale survey into racism in the country, a report said Sunday, as discrimination becomes a growing social concern.

Oct 30, 2016, 10:19 AM IST

Indian-origin bus driver burnt alive in Australia's Brisbane

There was no apparent motive for the killing of the 29-year-old man named by local media as Manmeet Alisher, a well-known singer in the Indian Punjabi community.
 

Oct 28, 2016, 11:37 AM IST

Hillary Clinton denounces racism in visit to flashpoint city

Hillary Clinton denounced racism as she waded Sunday into one of the latest flashpoints of anger over fatal police shootings of blacks in America.

Oct 03, 2016, 02:17 AM IST

Pakistan-born actor sacked for racism against Indians

Pakistan-born 'Coronation Street' actor Marc Anwar has been fired from the soap for a racist rant against Indians on social media.
 

Sep 25, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

President Barack Obama says new US black history museum tells story of America

President Barack Obama on Saturday expressed hope that a new national museum showcasing the triumphs and tragedies of the African American experience will help to bring people together as the nation reels from recent racial upheaval.

Sep 25, 2016, 09:15 AM IST

Charlotte march peaceful, pressure rises to release shooting tapes

The family of Keith Scott on Friday released a two-minute video recorded by Scott`s wife, Rakeyia, including audio of her pleading.

Sep 24, 2016, 12:20 PM IST

Hillary Clinton postpones trip to Charlotte

US Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton has postponed a trip planned for Sunday to Charlotte, North Carolina, which has seen sometimes violent protests after a black man was killed by police earlier this week.

Sep 24, 2016, 08:31 AM IST

Poet behind book about US racism wins 2016 'genius grant'

A poet whose work explores the casual racism in the United States toward African-Americans is among the 23 winners of $625,000 "genius grants," the U.S.

Sep 22, 2016, 10:42 AM IST

Unarmed black man killed by US police officer

Oklahoma police department have released a video showing a 40-year-old black man with his hands raised above his head just before being fatally shot by a white police officer.

Sep 20, 2016, 20:48 PM IST

Most Chinese don't regret Air China's racism gaffe: State media

The travel advice in Air China's in-flight magazine had warned passengers that "precautions are needed when entering areas mainly populated by Indians, Pakistanis and Black people" in London.

Sep 12, 2016, 19:27 PM IST

There's no racism in film industry: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is currently busy promoting his film ‘Freaky Ali’ directed by Sohail Khan and presented by Salman Khan.

Sep 01, 2016, 12:56 PM IST

Couple stabbed after seen kissing outside a restaurant - Here's what happened

An interracial couple were stabbed after a self-proclaimed white supremacist saw them kissing outside a Washington restaurant, police said.

Aug 21, 2016, 09:43 AM IST

Americans say racism in US widespread: Poll

 Over six in 10 Americans have said that racism against blacks is widespread in the US, according to a poll.

Aug 18, 2016, 09:38 AM IST

Muslim man removed from flight after attendant announced, 'Mohamed Ahmed, I will be watching you'

In a case of alleged discrimination in the US, a 40-year-old Muslim man was removed from a plane after a flight attendant publicly announced his name, seat number and said she would be watching him.

Jul 21, 2016, 16:49 PM IST

Shameful act of racism! Sikh man kicked out of queue to watch Wimbledon match in UK

The Sikh man previously been warned about his conduct in The Queue on up to six separate occasions during this year's Championships.

Jul 13, 2016, 20:01 PM IST

Barack Obama asks American to reject despair

Speaking to a packed hall, barely a mile from where the gunman opened fire last week, Obama invoked the names of the five police officers killed in the shooting rampage, describing details about each of their lives.

Jul 13, 2016, 02:13 AM IST

'Pakka Indian ho?': Manipuri woman alleges racism, harassment at Delhi airport

A Manipuri woman has alleged racism and harassment at the Delhi airport by immigration officials.

Jul 11, 2016, 10:19 AM IST