Britain’s first hijab-wearing mayor resigns over discrimination
LONDON: Britain’s first hijab-wearing mayor has resigned over discrimination. Rakhia Ismail accused the local leadership of discriminating when she resigned as mayor of Islington, and now, eight years later, she has resigned as a councilor. According to Ismail, she raised
Nawazuddin Siddiqui reveals facing discrimination due to his caste
MUMBAI: Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has said that despite his fame in movies, he faces discrimination due to his caste. During an interview, the Bollywood star said that his grandmother belonged to a lower caste and that is why she
Discrimination during pandemic
The WHO has warned that it has received complaints of discrimination and racism during the coronavirus pandemic. This is clearly visible in India where the COVID-19 outbreak has provided another opportunity to launch a fresh attack on the Muslim community.
US stops, harasses Iranian citizens at airports
LOS ANGELES: Numerous reports have emerged of Iranian-American citizens being stopped at USA airports amid tensions between the USA and Iran. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a Muslim advocacy group provided legal assistance to more than 60 travelers who
Restaurant apologizes after refusing to serve Hindu women
KARACHI: Restaurant on the superhighway last month refused to serve the women from the Hindu belief. A restaurant in Thatta has apologized to a group of women for refusing to serve them because they are Hindus. This discriminatory act was