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    Discrimination News

    Govt ends segregation of sex workers, brothel-keepers from female prisoners

    The move also follows the Supreme Court’s May 29 judgment in Prajwala v Union of India, which cautioned against treating prostitutes and sex workers as accused when they are, in many cases, victims of trafficking and exploitation who deserve rehabilitation rather than further stigma. (Representative photo)
    Cities
    Published 11 days ago

    Delhi ends segregation of sex workers, brothel-keepers from female prisoners

    Senior advocate S Muralidhar was tasked by the Supreme Court with identifying discriminatory provisions in prison laws and jail manuals across states and ensuring their deletion or amendment.
    India News
    Updated 11 days ago

    Tribunal seeks UT reply on ‘cancelled’ promotions of accounts officers

    The administration has accepted the notice and will now file its response before the next hearing. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 12 days ago

    Indian-origin heiress Vasundhara Oswal faces racism in Switzerland, shares video

    Vasundhara Oswal is an Indian-origin heiress and entrepreneur based in Switzerland.
    Trending
    Updated 61 days ago

    Tech Mahindra responds to claim of employee abusing job-seeker during interview

    Fazal Sheikh has claimed that he was abused by a Tech Mahindra employee during a job interview.
    Trending
    Updated 67 days ago

    Nationals exec Sean Hudson's alleged sting video remarks sparks row

    Trevor Williams drew national attention a few years ago after becoming the first MLB player to publicly criticize the Dodgers for honoring a group he described as anti-Catholic.
    Sports
    Published 103 days ago

    ‘Are you sure?’: Indian doctor says airline staff doubted his business class tix

    Dr Abhay Daga alleged discrimination on a Vietnam Airlines flight
    Trending
    Updated 111 days ago

    Discrimination in Hindu society must end, says RSS leader

    Narendra Thakur took part in an interactive session with media persons. (For representation)
    Cities
    Published 129 days ago

    Chandigarh: Panjab University non-teaching staff warn of agitation over house allotment rules

    The union argued that applying a faculty pay benchmark to non-teaching employees is inherently flawed. (HT Photo for representation)
    Cities
    Published 136 days ago

    Nearly 200,000 attend Vancouver Khalsa Day parade celebrating resilience

    Participants in the historic Khalsa Day nagar kirtan in Vancouver on Saturday. (Khalsa Diwan Society)
    World News
    Updated 148 days ago

    DU protests: Students claim discrimination against those enrolled in School of Open Learning

    DU protests: Students claim discrimination against those enrolled in School of Open Learning
    Cities
    Updated 171 days ago

    PIL against racial violence: SC asks attorney general to consider plea

    PIL against racial violence: SC asks attorney general to consider plea
    Cities
    Published 201 days ago

    Students call for protest outside UGC office in Delhi as 'new regulations would create chaos on campuses'

    Students call for protest outside UGC office in Delhi as 'new regulations would create chaos on campuses'
    Education
    Published 223 days ago

    Founder shares hiring reality check after candidate alters experience letter

    A founder’s post about a candidate altering documents during verification sparked online discussion.
    Trending
    Published 224 days ago

    Indian couple awarded $200,000 after microwaving palak paneer at US university

    How heating palak paneer led to a discrimination lawsuit against a US university
    Trending
    Published 236 days ago

    ‘Given the Whites our business seats’: Kenyan woman accuses airline of bias

    A Kenyan woman claimed that Kenya Airways gave her business class seat to other passengers.
    Trending
    Published 250 days ago

    HIV status can’t be grounds to deny job permanency: HC

    Mumbai, India - September 03, 2021: Bombay High Court at Fort, in Mumbai, India, on Friday, September 03, 2021. (Photo by Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times) (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 250 days ago

    'We are Indians too': Angel Chakma's father urges safety for Northeast youth

    Members of students' organisations and locals participate in a candlelight march.
    India News
    Published 251 days ago

    'Echoes cruelty': Congressman on US politician's call for mass ouster of Indians

    Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi said, "When hate speech is normalised, democracy is weakened."
    India News
    Updated 322 days ago

    The ugly Indian and other stories of racism

    Watch the difference in the behaviour of a Delhi shopkeeper to an African and an Englishman. He will treat the former with disdain while fawning over the latter. (HT Archive)
    Opinion
    Published 323 days ago

    People of Bihar won’t accept ‘communal figures’: Akhilesh

    Akhilesh Yadav also alleged: “The BJP government wants to sell the power system to private hands.” (File Photo)
    Cities
    Published 324 days ago

    Beard ban in US Army: SGPC writes to EAM, seeks Centre’s intervention

    Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) president Harjinder Singh Dhami on Monday wrote a letter to India’s external affairs minister S Jaishankar, urging him to take up the issue of ban on beards in the US Army with the US defence secretary to ensure that Sikhs can practice their faith without any discrimination. (ANI File)
    Cities
    Published 335 days ago

    From living in trains to heading transgender rights board: Sonalee Chaukekar’s journey of grit

    From living in trains to heading transgender rights board: Sonalee Chaukekar’s journey of grit
    Cities
    Published 339 days ago

    PM flags caste discrimination as ‘big challenge’ for Hindus, praises RSS work

    Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that India's soul has always been rooted in unity in diversity.
    India News
    Updated 341 days ago

    Pay hike disparity sparks DNB resident doctors’ protest at Cooper Hospital

    Mumbai, India - September 30, 2025: Director’s approval, the ?10,000 stipend hike for DNB residents has still not been implemented, while MD/MS residents had already received this benefit last year. This issue has remained unresolved for over a year, causing continued disparity and injustice to the DNB residents.Residents are holding silent Mtch to highlight this matter and appeal for immediate resolution in Mumbai, India, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. (Photo by Satish Bate/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)
    Cities
    Published 341 days ago

    SC to examine allegations of discrimination in granting permanent commission

    In 2020, the Supreme Court granted permanent commission to women officers. (HT PHOTO)
    India News
    Updated 347 days ago

    Changing times end son-daughter education bias: Anandiben Patel at Maa Shakambhari Univ convocation

    Governor and chancellor Anandiben Patel on Friday said that the era of discrimination between sons and daughters is over, highlighting that girls are now excelling in every field. (FILE PHOTO)
    Cities
    Published 351 days ago

    Society struggling to accept humans who don't fit into man-woman binary: NHRC chief

    Society struggling to accept humans who don't fit into man-woman binary: NHRC chief
    India News
    Published 368 days ago

    Brian Flores racism row: Why Vikings coordinator is taking NFL to trial

    Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores stands on the field during an NFL football workout in Eagan
    Sports
    Published 388 days ago

    Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination

    Trump earlier this week said banks had discriminated against him in the past.
    World News
    Published 395 days ago
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