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

Vasundhara Oswal is an Indian-origin heiress and entrepreneur based in Switzerland.
Updated on Jul 08, 2026 11:59 pm IST

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.
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 03:00 pm IST

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.
Published on May 27, 2026 03:49 am IST

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

Dr Abhay Daga alleged discrimination on a Vietnam Airlines flight
Updated on May 19, 2026 12:01 pm IST

Discrimination in Hindu society must end, says RSS leader

Narendra Thakur took part in an interactive session with media persons. (For representation)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 10:43 pm IST

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)
Published on Apr 24, 2026 09:08 am IST

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)
Updated on Apr 12, 2026 02:28 pm IST

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
Updated on Mar 20, 2026 07:31 pm IST

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

PIL against racial violence: SC asks attorney general to consider plea
Published on Feb 18, 2026 01:05 pm IST

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'
Published on Jan 27, 2026 11:12 am IST

Founder shares hiring reality check after candidate alters experience letter

A founder’s post about a candidate altering documents during verification sparked online discussion.
Published on Jan 25, 2026 09:53 pm IST

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
Published on Jan 15, 2026 05:59 am IST

‘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.
Published on Dec 31, 2025 10:39 am IST

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)
Published on Dec 31, 2025 06:18 am IST

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

Members of students' organisations and locals participate in a candlelight march.
Published on Dec 29, 2025 09:36 pm IST

South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans

South Dakota hotel owner found liable for discrimination against Native Americans
Published on Dec 21, 2025 02:46 am IST

'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."
Updated on Oct 19, 2025 08:16 pm IST

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)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 09:58 pm IST

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)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 06:41 pm IST

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)
Published on Oct 07, 2025 07:50 am IST

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
Published on Oct 03, 2025 05:14 am IST

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.
Updated on Oct 02, 2025 03:03 pm IST

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)
Published on Oct 02, 2025 09:05 pm IST

SC to examine allegations of discrimination in granting permanent commission

In 2020, the Supreme Court granted permanent commission to women officers. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Sept 25, 2025 11:59 am IST

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)
Published on Sept 21, 2025 03:18 am IST

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
Published on Sept 04, 2025 03:13 pm IST

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
Published on Aug 15, 2025 01:44 am IST

Trump signs order targeting banks over political discrimination

Trump earlier this week said banks had discriminated against him in the past.
Published on Aug 08, 2025 10:05 am IST

SC begins hearing pleas of women Army officers denied permanent commissions

SC begins hearing pleas of women Army officers denied permanent commissions
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 05:12 am IST