US Warns Firms: Don't Favor H-1B Workers Over Americans
The US government warns companies against discriminating for H-1B visa holders over domestic workers. New enforcement drive, Project Firewall, brings federal penalties. Read more.
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SC Seeks Stringent Law for Disability Rights Protection
Supreme Court directs Centre to consider stringent legislation against derogatory remarks targeting persons with disabilities, similar to SC/ST Atrocities Act. Read full coverage.
NHRC Notice to Railways on Halal-Only Meat Service
National Human Rights Commission issues notice to Indian Railways over complaint alleging exclusive halal meat service creates discrimination and violates human rights. Read the full story.
Campbell's Fires VP for Racist Comments About Indians
Campbell's terminates IT VP Martin Bally after recording reveals racist remarks about Indian coworkers and company's food quality. Lawsuit filed in Michigan court.
India Rejects Pakistan's Ram Temple Comments
India strongly counters Pakistan's criticism of Ayodhya Ram Temple, highlighting Islamabad's history of religious discrimination. Read the full diplomatic response.
NHRC Notice to Railways on Halal Meat Policy
National Human Rights Commission questions Indian Railways' exclusive halal meat policy, citing discrimination against Hindu SC communities and non-Muslims. Read the full story.
Kashmiri Muslim Denied Rental Housing in Delhi After 13 Years
Maria Bilal, a communications professional living in Delhi for 13 years, faced housing discrimination upon return from sabbatical. Brokers repeatedly told her owners refuse Kashmiri Muslim tenants. Read her shocking story.
Kashmiri Muslims Face Housing Discrimination in Delhi
After returning from sabbatical, Maria Bilal faced repeated rental rejections in Delhi due to being Kashmiri Muslim. Discover how housing discrimination affects professionals in the capital.
J&K Medical College Faces Religious Row Over Admissions
Controversy erupts as BJP, Sangh Parivar protest Muslim-majority admissions at Vaishno Devi Medical Institute. Constitutional rights at stake. Read the full analysis.
Bengaluru Women Bartenders Struggle for Equality
Female bartenders in Bengaluru face gender discrimination, unequal pay, and societal stigma despite their skills. Discover the challenges in India's pub capital and calls for change.
Unorganized Sector Employment Holds at 12.9 Crore
India's unincorporated sector maintained 12.9 crore jobs in July-Sept quarter with rising digital adoption and urban workforce growth. Discover key employment trends.
India's Unincorporated Sector Employment Rises to 12.86 Crore
India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector employment grew to 12.86 crore in July-September quarter, showing resilience amid global economic challenges. Digital adoption accelerates with 39% internet usage.
India's Labour Reforms: Economic Progress & Youth
India's four labour codes create new employment ecosystem. V. Anantha Nageswaran explains how reforms must benefit young workforce shaping economic future. Read analysis.
Temba Bavuma: Cricket's Height Discrimination Problem
South Africa captain Temba Bavuma's journey exposes cricket's disturbing height prejudice. From racial discrimination to height-shaming, his story demands change in sports culture. Read more.
Self-employment surges to 35.8 crore jobs in India
India's self-employment sector grows 7% annually, creating 35.8 crore jobs by FY24. Discover opportunities and what this means for future job seekers in our comprehensive analysis.
Indian Americans Face Rising Backlash Despite Success
From Columbus' mistaken identity to modern political power, Indian Americans now confront bipartisan hostility at their peak success. Explore their complex journey.
Job Fair for Ex-Servicemen in Jammu on Dec 5
Major job fair for ex-servicemen in Jammu on December 5 featuring 500+ vacancies from 15+ companies. Register now for defense-to-civilian career transition opportunities.
TD Bank Sued by Chinese-American Ex-Employees Over Firings
Former TD Bank employees allege racial discrimination in firings following money laundering scandal. Five Chinese-American staff claim wrongful termination. Read the full story.
AIADMK MLA Refutes Caste Discrimination Allegations
AIADMK legislator V Sampath Kumar clarifies he chose to sit on floor during inspection to connect with senior citizens, denying caste bias claims. Read the full story.
Self-Employment Creates 35.8 Crore Jobs in India
India's self-employment sector surged from 23.9 crore to 35.8 crore jobs between FY18-FY24, driving labor force participation to 64.3%. Women lead this entrepreneurial revolution with 10.3 crore new jobs.
Harvard's Crisis: Monoculture, Trump Ban & $2.2B Freeze
Harvard University faces multiple crises including foreign student ban, $2.2B research grant pause, and discrimination investigations. Discover how the institution can recover.
Karnataka MGNREGA workers face declining work days
A 2024 study reveals Karnataka's MGNREGA provides only half the guaranteed work days. As funds decline, rural workers report slipping progress in the scheme's 20th year. Learn about the challenges.
Jordan Chiles Opens Up About Gymnastics Racism
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles discusses racial stereotypes in gymnastics, childhood discrimination, and balancing UCLA studies with Dancing with the Stars.
SCBA Moves Supreme Court Over MDU Period Shaming
Supreme Court Bar Association challenges Maharshi Dayanand University's period shaming of women workers. Read about the legal battle for menstrual dignity.
Trans teacher wins SC case against job discrimination
Jane Kaushik, forced to quit two schools for being transgender, wins Supreme Court case recognizing private enterprises cannot discriminate. Read her inspiring journey.
Education Inequality: Marginalised Students Need More Support
Privatization deepens education inequality in India. Marginalised students require comprehensive support beyond quotas to bridge the gap. Read analysis.
Supreme Court Backs Trump's Transgender Passport Policy
In a landmark decision, the US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump-era policy preventing transgender and nonbinary people from selecting their preferred sex markers on passports to remain in effect, sparking nationwide debate on LGBTQ+ rights.
Karnataka's 55-year faculty age limit sparks protest
Experienced trainers protest Karnataka's controversial age limit for faculty recruitment at Administrative Training Institute, calling it discriminatory and counterproductive.
Turkey's LGBTQ Community Faces Existential Threat from New Law
Turkey's proposed legislation threatens to further marginalize LGBTQ individuals, criminalizing what authorities call 'deviant propaganda' and raising alarms about fundamental rights erosion.
North East Man Assaulted in Bengaluru Over Identity
A Bengaluru man from India's North East shares his traumatic experience of physical assault and racial abuse in a viral Reddit post that has sparked nationwide outrage.
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