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Trans woman wins landmark victory in discrimination case against ‘Giggle for Girls’ social media app

Federal court doubles damages awarded to Roxanne Tickle after finding her exclusion from Giggle for Girls amounted to unlawful discrimination

The Independent UK

A historic court victory has upheld transgender rights in Australia. A legal academic explains why

After a years-long legal battle, the Federal Court of Australia has handed down a judgment in a landmark case about gender discrimination law. It found a transgender woman was directly discriminated against on the basis of gender by being refused access to a women-only social media app.

The Conversation

What Udhayanidhi Really Meant About Sanatana Dharma

One statement. One word. And suddenly, the entire country was debating faith, equality, and freedom. When Udhayanidhi Stalin spoke about Sanatana Dharma, outrage exploded across social media and political circles. Many believed he was attacking religion itself. Others claimed his words were aimed at caste inequality and social discrimination. But…

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Giggle for Girls app discriminated against trans woman Roxanne Tickle, appeal judges rule when doubling damages

Federal court affirms an August 2024 finding that Tickle was discriminated against on the basis of her gender identity and awards her $20,000

The Guardian - AU

'Direct discrimination': court loss for app's trans ban

A legal bid by an app and its founder has backfired, with an appeal panel awarding twice the initial amount of damages for excluding a transgender user.

AAP

DOJ finds Yale medical school discriminated based on race in admissions

This is the second institution to face discrimination allegations by the federal agency this month

The Independent UK

5G network slicing: India's digital highway or a recipe for discrimination?

India's 5G rollout is accelerating with network slicing. This technology creates dedicated network lanes for different services. It ensures predictable performance and priority for critical applications. Network slicing allows for 'fibre-like' broadband and supports public safety. Global examples show its importance for advanced digital services.

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Hinduism way of life, not mandatory to go to temple to prove belief: SC

The Supreme Court observed Hinduism as a 'way of life,' stating that temple visits or rituals aren't mandatory to remain Hindu. Even lighting a lamp at home suffices to prove faith, the nine-judge bench observed. This significant observation came during hearings on discrimination at religious sites, including Sabarimala, and the…

The Economic Times

I’ve Faced Golf’s Male Chauvinists For Decades… The R&A’s New Captain Is My Ultimate Reward

Experienced golfer Carly Cummins reflects on her own battles with discrimination and why Claire Dowling's appointment is the landmark victory the game needs

Golf Monthly

North East woman's assault in Delhi: Meghalaya CM calls for stringent action against accused

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has voiced strong concerns regarding the alleged assault and racial harassment of a woman from Assam in Delhi. He has demanded strict legal action against the perpetrators. Sangma emphasized that such incidents of violence and discrimination against people from the Northeast are unacceptable and…

The Economic Times

HasanAbi loses his cool on Twitch after “white baby” comment sparks heated rant

HasanAbi sparked major online debate after angrily reacting to a Twitch viewer who called him a “white baby” during a discussion about anti-DEI movements and racism. The political streamer defended his comments by stressing his experiences as a Muslim American facing discrimination and rejected claims that he was being anti-Asian.…

The Times of India

Alabama can use electoral map that favors Republicans, supreme court rules

Conservative justices vacated a lower court’s order that had blocked the map citing racial discrimination

The Guardian - US

Only favors Indian-origin candidates: Chinese-American professor sues university in Texas, accuses Hemang Desai of bias

A Chinese-American assistant professor, Dr Sean Wang, has sued Texas' Southern Methodist University over discrimination and being favorable only to Indians. The lawsuit was filed last year but came to light now after being reported by independent journalist Chris Brunet. In the lawsuit, Wang alleged that the university has a…

The Times of India

Wondered where the culture wars would end? Try a white influencer suing a charity for not offering her an internship

The GB News commentator Sophie Corcoran’s case against 10,000 Interns is part of a broader strategy of anti-DEI lawfare imported from Trump’s US, says Jason Okundaye, assistant Opinion editor at the Guardian

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Queer as Punk review – joyous portrait of Malaysian LGBTQ+ rebels making noise

Yihwen Chen’s warm and galvanising documentary follows queer punk band Shh…Diam! as they battle discrimination with humour and raw energy

The Economic Times

Can you be fired from job despite achieving your annual target? Know what the labour law says

Meeting annual targets doesn't guarantee job security in the private sector. Labour laws, particularly the Industrial Disputes Act, offer protections for 'workmen' against unfair retrenchment, including the Last In, First Out principle. Managers, however, have weaker protections, with wrongful termination claims often being contractual and focusing on discrimination or policy…

The Economic Times

Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million

Google has reached a settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought forth by Black employees, who claimed they experienced inequitable treatment in terms of hiring, salary, and career advancement. The lawsuit pointed out that Black workers were often directed towards less lucrative jobs and faced systemic discrimination in the workplace.

Reason

Did The New York Times Discriminate Against a White Male Employee?

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‘Yes it’s discrimination’ Israeli army chief admits in leaked video as his troops gun down Palestinian kids for throwing rocks

The Israeli army’s top commander in the West Bank has openly admitted his forces are enforcing a two-tier justice system that lets Jewish settlers throw rocks without consequence while Palestinian children are shot dead for the same act. In a leaked video, Maj. Gen. Avi Bluth told a closed forum…

The Independent UK

Reform plans threaten maternity leave and job security for half a million pregnant women, analysis shows

Exclusive: As many as half a million pregnant women could be left without protection each year, new analysis shows

The Independent UK

US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion

A federal civil rights agency filed a discrimination lawsuit Tuesday against the New York Times, claiming that the new organization passed over a white male employee for a promotion in favor of a lesser qualified woman to meet its diversity goals

The Independent UK

Trump administration sues New York Times claiming discrimination against a white male employee

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims publication violated federal law when unidentified employee was denied a promotion because of his race and/or sex

The Guardian - UK

Israeli army chief says West Bank troops ‘killing like we haven’t killed since 1967’

Leaked remarks by Maj Gen Avi Bluth describe fatal shootings of stone-throwers and different treatment for Jewish settlers

The Conversation

Muslim women-led nonprofits are engaging in advocacy despite facing a surge in Islamophobia

Nonprofits led by Muslim women remain extensively engaged in a wide range of civic activities, even though 72% say they have experienced Islamophobia in their work.

The Independent UK

Trump administration investigates women’s college for admitting trans students

The probe will look at whether Smith College violated Title IX, a 1972 law forbidding discrimination based on sex in education

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