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  US: Trump calls Laura Loomer 'free spirit', distances himself from her 'racist' remarks on Kamala

  World | September 14, 2024 11:28 IST

  Loomer, a far-right conspiracy theorist and political activist, came under fire after she said the White House "will smell like curry" if Kamala Harris wins. These remarks were criticised by the White House and high-profile Republicans like Lindsey Graham and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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  'White House will smell like curry': Trump ally's racist remarks on Kamala Harris sparks outrage

  World | September 12, 2024 14:10 IST

  Right-wing activist Laura Loomer said if Harris wins the elections, the White House will "smell like curry" and speeches "will be facilitated via a call centre". The remarks sparked outrage on social media, with Republican Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene calling it "appalling and extremely racist".

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  Sam Pitroda racist remarks row: 'Congress dissociates itself from his analogies', says Jairam Ramesh

  India | May 08, 2024 13:36 IST

  Sam Pitroda racist remarks row: Earlier, Pitroda stoked a controversy while speaking about the concept of inheritance tax prevailing in America and said these are issued that will need to be discussed.

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  'We may look different but we are all one': BJP tears into Sam Pitroda for his racist remarks

  India | May 08, 2024 13:01 IST

  A major controversy arose after Congress leader Sam Pitroda commented that people in the East India resemble the Chinese, while those in the South resemble Africans.

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  US: Trump makes racist remarks towards rival Nikki Haley, Indian-American Congressman responds

  World | February 21, 2024 11:13 IST

  The former US President claimed Haley was ineligible to run as President as her parents were not American citizens when she was born in South Carolina, claims referred to as 'birther" allegations. He also misspelled her first name, Nimarata, as 'Nimrada'.

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  Veteran comedian Ian Cognito passes away on stage

  Celebrities | April 13, 2019 21:43 IST

  Ryan Mold, the owner of the venue, said that Cognito was on stage and "around halfway through his act" when he fell ill on Thursday.

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  Bollywood actress Esha Gupta pens apology letter to Nigerian footballer for racist remarks

  Football | February 05, 2019 20:19 IST

  On January 28, social media was abuzz over a snapshot of a Whatsapp conversation that Esha shared on her Instagram stories where the conversation criticised the footballer.

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  Netflix communications chief Jonathan Friedland ousted for using N-word

  Technology | June 23, 2018 13:45 IST

  Netflix's senior executive Jonathan Friedland was fired after repeated use of offensive 'N-word' in meetings. 

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  American sitcom Roseanne axed after actress makes ‘abhorrently racist’ remark on Obama’s aide Valerie Jarrett

  Hollywood | May 30, 2018 6:54 IST

  Despite the apology, ABC was in no mood to continue the show Roseanne which stars Roseanne Barr.

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  A popular selfie app thinks being ‘Hot’ is being ‘Fair’, starts another ‘Fairness Debate’ on Twitter

  Blah | April 28, 2017 17:47 IST

  "'Fairness Debate' abhi baaki hai mere dost"

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  Shakira, America Ferrera slam Donald Trump for 'racist' remarks

  Hollywood | July 03, 2015 15:52 IST

  Los Angeles: Singer Shakira and actress America Ferrera are the latest celebrities to speak out against Donald Trump's recent "hateful and racist" comment about Mexican immigrants.While announcing his candidacy for America's next presidential election last

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  Serena Williams accuses Russian tennis chief 'sexist, racist remarks

  Tennis | October 20, 2014 15:33 IST

  Serena Williams has labelled Russian tennis federation president Shamil Tarpischev's comments about her and her sister Venus 'sexist, racist and bullying'. Tarpischev, who is also the Russian Davis and Fed Cup captain and a member of

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  England Captain Under Scanner Over Racism

  Football | October 26, 2011 10:18 IST

  London, Oct 26: England captain John Terry is being investigated by The Football Association and police over allegations he racially abused a black opponent while playing for Chelsea.Terry was accused of directing a racial slur