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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 · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Sep 15, 2023

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 · Sep 14, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

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?

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

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…

France 24 · Sep 12, 2023

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 Independent UK · Sep 12, 2023

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 · Sep 12, 2023

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 Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

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 Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023