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Ludhiana: BJP leaders slam AAP govt for civic bias, demand justice in wards

BJP leaders submitted memorandum to Municipal Commissioner, accuse AAP government of bias against party councilors in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (HT)
Published on Apr 10, 2025 07:02 AM IST

Indian in Greece alleges racism, mocked for his nationality

The user claimed he was mocked and laughed at.
Published on Mar 31, 2025 10:26 AM IST

Kerala chief secretary calls out colour, gender bias

Sarada Muraleedharan (HT Photo)
Updated on Mar 27, 2025 06:36 AM IST

‘Using non-Indian name gets better results’: Indian professional on global bias

He noted that many industries openly hesitate to trade with Indians.
Published on Mar 15, 2025 11:39 AM IST

Iowa Republicans back a bill that would strip gender identity from the state's civil rights code

Iowa Republicans back a bill that would strip gender identity from the state's civil rights code
Published on Feb 25, 2025 04:05 AM IST

Bangladesh students who led anti-Hasina protests, set to float political party

Bangladeshi students, who spearheaded the demonstrations that overthrew former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina last year, are planning to form a political party this week
Published on Feb 24, 2025 12:36 PM IST

Kanye West in legal trouble amid Bianca Censori divorce drama

Kanye West and Bianca Censori's longtime rep recently quashed "tabloid rumours" insisting they've split up.
Published on Feb 15, 2025 12:11 PM IST

Heads vs tails? A simple coin flip can be enough to change how we treat others

Heads vs tails? A simple coin flip can be enough to change how we treat others
Published on Feb 15, 2025 11:23 AM IST

Musk chimes in as PhD scholar says S Africa discriminating against native Whites

Musk says the country where he grew up is discriminating native White population
Published on Feb 11, 2025 12:27 PM IST

Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignored

Trump is targeting antisemitism in schools. Experts fear other civil rights will be ignored
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 04:47 AM IST

US education department addresses discrimination at Johns Hopkins University

The U.S. Education Department struck a settlement with Johns Hopkins University to address accusations regarding discrimination against individuals of Arab and Jewish heritage on Wednesday.
Published on Jan 09, 2025 11:33 AM IST

A dietitian's perspective on body positivity; tips to promote it

From shame to self-love: The body positivity guide to 2025.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 12:32 PM IST

Bigotry, bias, acceptance: For EWS kids, school life a mixed bag

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This winter, the parents of a six-year-old EWS student at an east Delhi school could not get him winter jacket with his uniform. (PTI)
Updated on Dec 18, 2024 05:55 AM IST

Hindi vs Kannada: Viral video shows Bengaluru autos charging Hindi-speaker more

The reel shows one auto driver reject the woman who was speaking Hindi while he agreed to ferry the Kannada-speaking woman.
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 05:08 PM IST

Are we only sisters during election season?

Are we only sisters during election season?
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 05:56 AM IST

Fresh setback for Kanye West as former employee files lawsuit against rapper

A former employee of Kanye West, Murphy Aficionado, is taking legal action against the rapper, alleging discrimination and a hostile work environment. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Published on Nov 15, 2024 03:22 PM IST

An intersectional lens to look at a turbulent world and bring change

The global rules-based order and traditional institutions are proving ineffective to deal with conflicts — from Congo to Gaza. (REUTERS)
Updated on Nov 13, 2024 12:22 PM IST

Details of how Cognizant discriminated non-Indian employees surface: Report

Cognizant was found guilty of discriminatory practices against non-Indian employees by a US jury, which has mandated punitive damages.
Updated on Oct 09, 2024 06:14 PM IST

Opportunity for Jammu to end discrimination: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with BJP J&K leader Ravinder Raina and others during a rally in Jammu on Saturday. (AFP)
Updated on Sep 29, 2024 08:02 AM IST

‘We have brown skin…’ : Indian YouTuber claims racism in South Korea. Watch

An Indian YouTuber claimed he faced racism in South Korea, sparking debate online.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:11 PM IST

How John McFall's ‘Parastronaut Feasibility' opens space to disability inclusion

John McFall - a member of the ESA Astronaut Class of 2022. A motorbike accident resulted in the amputation of his right leg at the age of 19. Earlier this year, he was cleared to fly in space, becoming the first "parastronaut."
Published on Aug 16, 2024 08:23 PM IST

AUD faculty hold protest over grievances outside V-C’s office in Delhi

Dr BR Ambedkar University, Delhi (AUD) in Kashmere Gate. (HT Archive)
Updated on Aug 13, 2024 05:34 AM IST

Centre should fulfil promises made to farmers: Harsimrat

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal (PTI File)
Updated on Jul 22, 2024 07:16 AM IST

Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one's sex on a birth certificate

Federal appeals court says there is no fundamental right to change one's sex on a birth certificate
Updated on Jul 13, 2024 06:52 AM IST

‘Not accessible to wheelchair users’: Activist's travails at Nehru Centre, UK

Mumbai, India - March 24, 2023: Mithu Alur, founder chairperson of The Spastic Society of India, poses for the photos, at Colaba, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, March 24, 2023. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Satish Bate/HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jul 12, 2024 09:46 AM IST

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts

Department of Education and Brown University reach agreement on antidiscrimination efforts
Published on Jul 09, 2024 12:12 AM IST

SC releases guidelines to prevent stereotyping of differently abled

SC stressed the need to view disability as a nuanced, individualised concept. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 09, 2024 06:06 AM IST

SC issues landmark guidelines for disability representation in films

The petition in the matter was filed by Nipun Malhotra, a disability rights activist. (ANI photo)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 12:27 PM IST

Gym sparks row by banning ‘aunties’, says only ‘elegant ladies’ allowed

A gym in South Korea has banned 'aunties' (Representational image)
Published on Jun 18, 2024 12:19 PM IST