Ronaldo sees red, causes outrage with reaction
CAIRO: Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off with a straight red card in the semi-final of the Saudi Super Cup and caused outrage with his reaction to the decision, reported German news agency (dpa). As his side Al-Nassr was losing 2-0 to Al-Hilal on Monday evening, Ronaldo got into a scuffle with an opponent and pushed him […]
Uncouth, derogatory language not our culture
Who appoints a federal minister? It’s not Abang Johari. The federal minister is appointed by the Prime Minister. However, I wouldn’t want to deliberate on this matter too much because his (Zool) level is too low for the state leaders to even comment. – Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Hamzah, Sarawak Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry […]
Rihanna sparks new India outrage with topless Hindu god photo
NEW DELHI: Pop icon Rihanna has been accused of mocking a Hindu god after she was pictured topless with a pendant of Ganesha around her neck, sparking a furore in India. Images of the lingerie photoshoot come just weeks after she upset the Indian government by commenting on huge farmers’ protests that pose a major […]
Indian jewellery chain withdraws ad after outrage
NEW DELHI: One of India’s top jewellery retailers has withdrawn an advert featuring an interfaith baby shower after a vicious backlash on social media by Hindu hardliners who said it glorified “love jihad”. Critics of the withdrawal said it exemplified the atmosphere of religious intolerance towards minorities that has grown since Hindu nationalist Prime Minister […]
