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Untouchability row: Minister misunderstood ritual, no discrimination shown against anyone, says priests’ association

The alleged untouchability incident against Devaswom Minister K Radhakrishnan was a ‘misunderstanding’ of the rituals and no individual is discriminated against in temples, said an organisation of traditional high priests in the State on Wednesday. The State committee of the Akhila Kerala Thanthri Samajam said priests who are performing ‘deva…

The Hindu

The Feds Sue New York Landlords for Not Allowing a Tenant's Emotional Support Cat

The Department of Housing and Urban Development argues in its complaint that a failure to allow emotional support animals amounts to illegal disability discrimination under the Fair Housing Act.

Reason

Caste discrimination against Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan draws all-round condemnation

Politicians across Kerala condemn alleged caste discrimination against Devaswom Minister K. Radhakrishnan at Payyannur temple. Incident triggered public outrage. CM Vijayan and Opposition Leader Satheesan call for prosecution of perpetrators. Education Minister and DYFI echo similar view. Inquiry ordered by Kerala State Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe. Tantri of temple…

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Amendment to Land Act will put an end to discrimination suffered by people in high ranges: Pinarayi

The amendments to the Kerala Government Land Assignment Act, 1960, which the Assembly passed unanimously last week, will bring about an end to the discrimination with regard to land use that the people living in the high ranges have been suffering for over six decades, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has…

The Hindu

Restoring the Voting Rights Act is still on this Alabama Democrat's agenda

Despite a divided Congress, Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama is still pushing to shore up the Voting Rights Act after the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled key parts of the landmark law.

WEKU

Report on racism against Roma and Sinti in Germany shows widespread discrimination

Germany’s leading Roma and Sinti group has presented its first report on discrimination and racism against the minority community

The Independent UK

A Black student was suspended for his hairstyle. The school says it wasn't discrimination

The same week his state outlawed racial discrimination based on hairstyles, a Black high school student in Texas was suspended because school officials say his dreadlocks violated the district’s dress code

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Dharma cannot be eradicated, social discrimination still exists in Tamil Nadu: Governor R.N. Ravi

Governor R.N. Ravi charges social discrimination still exists in various parts of State. He says Sanathana Dharma cannot be eradicated & social reform, not vote bank politics, can eradicate evil practice of untouchability. He urges citizens to strive for social & spiritual equality & Bharathiya Dharma's resurgence to achieve this.…

The Hindu

Court Allows Religious Discrimination Claim to Go Forward in Ex-Hamline Prof's Mohammed Images / Islamic Art Controversy

As readers of the blog may know, Hamline University declined to renew Erica López Prater's instructor contract because she displayed Islamic Art containing images of Mohammed in her World Art class, and some students objected. López Prater sued, and on Friday Judge Katherine M. Menendez (D. Minn.) allowed her religious…

Reason

Ole Miss football player files $40 million lawsuit alleging university and coach harmed his mental health

A college football player is suing the University of Mississippi and head coach Lane Kiffin for aggravating his “mental health crisis” as well as alleging racial and sexual discrimination and multiple other infractions, according to a lawsuit obtained by ESPN.

The Independent UK

Kerala High Court suggests that Centre formulate a protocol on employment of persons with Hepatitis B

Kerala HC suggests Union Govt. come out with protocols to prevent discrimination against persons suffering from Hepatitis B in civil/public employment. Criticised medical board's report for declaring petitioner unfit solely due to infection. Deputy Solicitor General of India submitted Union Govt. has policy for HIV-infected persons, but not for Hepatitis…

The Hindu

Children in Britain are being denied an education because of their natural hair. This World Afro Day, let’s change that

I fought my school for the right to wear the hair I was born with. Now I work as an ambassador for change, says BSc student Ruby Williams

The Guardian - UK

Court finds former students suffered antisemitic bullying and discrimination at Melbourne school

Five former Brighton secondary college students had told federal court of physical and verbal bullying

The Guardian - AU

Afro hair discrimination could cost jobs due to ‘hierarchy of hairstyles’, report warns

’It was grossly inappropriate to have a whole team of my peers and management glaring at me, asking constant questions and picking apart my hairstyle as if I was a special attraction at a zoo,’ one former company director says

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Black student suspended over hairstyle days after Texas ‘banned’ hair discrimination

Darryl George was unfairly singled out by Texas school district, his mother says

The Independent UK

Tim Scott says concerns about his bachelorhood are a ‘form of discrimination’ after revealing ‘girlfriend’

‘The good news is that God has blessed me with a smart Christian woman,’ the South Carolina senator previously said about his girlfriend

Al Jazeera

Iran wants to give Ronaldo a special SIM card to access unblocked internet

Some Iranians say it would be an insult and discrimination to offer Ronaldo services that citizens can’t access.

The Independent UK

Ex-NFL Media journalist sues league alleging longstanding institutional discrimination

A former NFL Media journalist is accusing the league of refusing to address what he calls longstanding institutional discrimination and says his contract was not renewed because he repeatedly voiced concerns regarding equity and racial injustice

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How umami overcame discrimination and took its place as the 5th taste

Everything about this savory flavor is mysterious, from how it tastes to why it took so long to get recognized as the fifth taste. What is it, and how does it make food taste delicious?

France 24

Malaysia's ethnicity-based quota system favours Muslim majority

Malaysia has a unique take on positive discrimination. While most affirmative action programs are aimed at promoting opportunities for ethnic and religious minorities, the Malaysian government has implemented a system that favours the country’s majority, Malay Muslims, who account for nearly 70 percent of the population. These policies have proved…

The Independent UK

Holocaust survivor Eva Fahidi-Pusztai, who warned of far-right populism in Europe, dies at age 97

Holocaust survivor Eva Fahidi-Pusztai, who spent the late years of her life warning of the re-emergence of far-right populism and discrimination against minorities across Europe, has died

The Hindu

Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination: Annamalai

BJP alleges Dravidian model responsible for caste discrimination in TN; demands resignation of HR&CE Minister for participating in anti-Hindu conference; Annamalai says only people's protests can resolve the issue. #CasteDiscrimination #SanatanaDharma #DravidianModel #HR&CEMinister #People'sProtests

The Hindu

Hindus have to give Sanatana Dharma profundity

.T.M. Krishna argues that Sanatana Dharma, often used as a synonym for Hinduism, has been weaponised by Hindutva extremists. He calls for a philosophical churn within Hinduism to end caste discrimination and recognise the bigotry of caste-privileged Hindus. Ambedkar's words, read alongside his critiques of Hinduism, remain offensive to many,…

The Independent UK

Marginalised groups ‘locked out of democracy’ by voter ID rules

A report by MPs and peers found that the policy led to racial and disability discrimination in England’s local elections in May.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition and employers back David Pocock over splitting contentious industrial relations bill

ACT senator wants to move forward with workers’ compensation for PTSD and banning discrimination against employees experiencing domestic violence

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