racial discrimination
Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over Cultural Discrimination Against Kerala Students in Delhi
Nov 11, 2025 08:21 pm CST
The Supreme Court voiced concerns about an incident where Kerala students were allegedly assaulted and coerced to speak Hindi in Delhi, emphasizing that India is "one country" where cultural differences should be respected. The case highlights ongoing issues of regional discrimination despite a monitoring committee established to address such incidents.
Abraham Lincoln's Rare Handwritten Reference Letter for Black Valet Reveals 19th Century Race Relations
Nov 07, 2025 01:50 pm CST
Discover the extraordinary 1861 letter written by President Abraham Lincoln on behalf of his Black valet William Johnson, now on display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. This rare historical document reveals Lincoln's personal concern for a Black man's welfare during the tumultuous beginning of the Civil War era, highlighting complexities of race relations within the White House and demonstrating Lincoln's characteristic empathy that transcended social boundaries.
"I Was Crying": Northeast Indian Flight Attendant Faces Racial Abuse in Delhi's Public Spaces
Oct 10, 2025 12:52 am CST
A 27-year-old flight attendant from Meghalaya experienced repeated racial harassment in Delhi, highlighting ongoing discrimination against Northeast Indians in urban centers. Rittu Marak's viral social media post about being called racist slurs twice in one hour has sparked renewed conversations about diversity awareness and inclusion in India's capital.
Meghalaya Woman Faces Racial Abuse in Delhi: "I Don't Belong Here" Despite Being in Her Own Country
Oct 08, 2025 01:09 am CST
A woman from Meghalaya has publicly shared her traumatic experience of facing racial discrimination twice in one day in Delhi. Through a social media video, she described being subjected to racial slurs by groups of men in Kamla Nagar and on the Delhi Metro, highlighting the persistent issue of discrimination against Northeast Indians in major cities. Delhi Police are investigating the incidents, though no formal complaint has been filed yet.
India Says 'In Touch With Family' After Telangana Techie Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 20, 2025 02:34 pm CST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday confirmed that India is in touch with the US authorities and with the family of a man from Telangana who was allegedly killed in Mohammed Nizamuddin.
"American Mentality Must End": Indian Techie Before He Was Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 19, 2025 01:50 pm CST
The 30-year-old Indian techie, who was shot by the police in California earlier this month, was reportedly harassed and racially discriminated against by his former employer, colleagues and roommates to an extent that his "food was poisoned".
Who Was Mohammed Nizamuddin, Telangana Techie Shot Dead By US Cops
Sep 19, 2025 01:05 pm CST
Mohammed Nizamuddin, a 30-year-old man from Mahabubnagar district of Telangana, was allegedly shot dead by the police in California, United States, earlier this month.
Indian Techie Shot Dead By US Cops At Home, They Say He Stabbed Roommate
Sep 19, 2025 12:59 pm CST
A 30-year-old Indian techie was shot dead by the police in California after he allegedly stabbed his roommate with a knife earlier this month, officials said.