Racial Problems
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‘The Simpsons’: Actor Hank Azaria apologises for voicing Apu
The Indian character, a part of the show since 1990, has been repeatedly criticised for reinforcing racial stereotypes.
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United States: Sikh group demands arrest of man who pointed gun at turbaned Uber driver
The Illinois Sheriff’s department has also initiated an inquiry into the incident.
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Donald Trump’s new Washington hotel spray-painted with ‘Black Lives Matter’ graffiti
The luxury hotel is just a few blocks down from the White House.
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Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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Fact-checking five days of Narendra Modi’s speeches: A catalogue of lies
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Five arrested for attacks on African nationals in Delhi, after Sushma Swaraj meets Rajnath Singh
The home minister condemned the assaults and directed police to take strict action against the perpetrators.
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Ferguson is not a special case
Three social facts guarantee it won’t be long before the nation’s attention focuses on another divided community that yet again reveals the permanence of racism.
Tony N. Brown, the Conversation