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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

Woman rejected for job after being asked about her kids, schools, husband's work

A woman claims she was rejected for a role because she has young children (Representational image)
Updated on Aug 01, 2025 08:57 am IST

Columbia likely to crack $200 million deal with Trump to unlock frozen funds

If the deal goes through, Columbia University would regain some $400 million in federal grants.
Updated on Jul 13, 2025 05:23 pm IST

TN govt school, college hostels to be called ‘social justice hostels’: CM Stalin

Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin announced that govt school and college hostels will be called 'social justice hostels'. (File image/PTI)
Published on Jul 07, 2025 06:17 pm IST

Students using ChatGPT show less critical thinking: Study

In the experiment, the ChatGPT group appeared to be mostly focused on copying and pasting.
Updated on Jul 02, 2025 11:31 am IST

The L.A. Riots Hand Republicans a Political Edge

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Demonstrators march in front of the Federal Building before the curfew imposed by LA Mayor Karen Bass goes into effect.
Updated on Jun 11, 2025 11:30 am IST

IIT-M grad rejected by multiple Bengaluru landlords: 'Not okay with Muslims'

An IIT Madras alumnus claimed he was denied housing in Bengaluru due to his religion.
Published on May 28, 2025 09:39 am IST

Chandigarh: Social welfare director gets show-cause notice over non-compliance of orders

“The respondent is required to submit a compliance report within seven days from the date of notice. Failure to do so will result in legal action as per the applicable provisions,” the notice stated. (HT Photo)
Published on May 22, 2025 09:52 am IST

A small big step for transgender inclusion

It will merely be a question of increasing blood testing capacity -- at no great cost, given their small headcount vis-a-vis the eligible population -- when it comes to addressing transgenders’ exclusion (Virendra Singh Gosain/HT PHOTO)
Published on May 15, 2025 07:38 pm IST