A plan to include recognition of Aboriginal people in the nation's constitution and create a body to counsel parliament on Indigenous matters was soundly rejected by the Australian public.

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A Bengaluru woman Pratiksha Jichkar has voiced her strong criticism on social media against a company that allegedly dumped her out in the final round of an interview saying her skin tone is a "little fair" for the current team. This incident took place in Bengaluru city in the south Indian state of Karnataka.&nbsp;

Without taking the name of the company, the woman lashed out at the firm's discriminatory recruitment policies which ultimately led to the rejection of her job application.&nbsp;

Sharing the screenshot of the email received from the company, the woman dropped the saga on LinkedIn pouring out her sentiments when her application was turned down post three rounds of interviews and one assignment. “I was rejected in the final round of interviews, as my skin tone was little fair for the team,” she wrote.&nbsp;

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However, she kept the company name in the email undisclosed.&nbsp;

"Thank you for interviewing with us and being patient throughout the process. Unfortunately, we cannot move ahead with you for the role this time. We found your profile relevant and all the skills and qualifications match what we are looking for but we are an inclusive organization and believe in equal opportunity for all. Your skin tone is little fair for the current team and so we don't want differences in our internal team, and we decided not to offer you. We wish you the best for future endeavors," the company email shared by the woman read.&nbsp;

<h2>'Felt really worst'</h2>

Reacting over the alleged unfortunate event, the woman expressed that she was "not just stunned or shocked but felt really worst about what kind of world are we heading to."&nbsp;

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She revealed that even after all the checkboxes such as "relevant skills, qualifications and experience" was ticked off in her job application, she was declared not fit for the role because of her fair skin tone.&nbsp;

"The hiring manager wished to have no differences in the team and so I wasn’t offered the role. (how empathetic😓)," she wrote.&nbsp;

<h2>'Judging people based on colour'&nbsp;</h2>

Outraged at how the company treated her and rubbished her job application, the woman said, "Here we are talking about diversity, inclusivity, sustainability and then we are judging people based on color, creed, religion and many other biases."&nbsp;

"In the world where we are promoting skill based opportunities, boosting immense learning potential through AI, creating extraordinary technologies and then not hiring folks because we are still the same society who hold grudges and biases," she added.&nbsp;

Though she did not name the company, she said if "you are reading this it’s an opportunity for you to rectify your culture and be open to people with talent, skills, and potential."&nbsp;

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Continuing her post on LinkedIn, she wrote, "Great organisations are not built by great leaders but by employees who thrive with great values, culture, respect and potential to scale new heights irrespective of biases, politics and competition."&nbsp;

As per her LinkedIn page, Pratiksha Jichkar profile says she "helps organisations build impactful 'Employer brand' through compelling stories."&nbsp;

In the same LinkedIn post, she also pitched in for her own services in the field of brand building. "One such bad example can take your entire brand image for a toss, so if you wish to build influential, empathetic and employees preferred brand, do connect with Pratiksha Jichkar," the woman wrote.&nbsp;

<h2>Netizens left baffled&nbsp;</h2>

The story of the woman got viral not just on LinkedIn but also on other social media apps such as Reddit and X where many have questioned the authenticity of the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Taking to Reddit, one user reportedly wrote, “I understand diversity hirings sometimes end up being unfair to some, but that wording is never gonna be put in official mail by any half competent HR lol. This is a rage bait.”

“This is not fair,” another user said in a play of words. One user on X social media app called the entire episode a ‘publicity stunt’.

Yet another termed the story of the woman fake and said, “HRs don't give reasons for rejection on the face/phone and will send on the email and that too like this. Not a chance.”

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A Bengaluru woman Pratiksha Jichkar has voiced her strong criticism on social media against a company that allegedly dumped her out in the final round of an interview saying her skin tone is a "little fair" for the current team.

A Bengaluru woman Pratiksha Jichkar has voiced her strong criticism on social media against a company that allegedly dumped her out in the final round of an interview saying her skin tone is a "little fair" for the current team. This incident took place in Bengaluru city in the south Indian state of Karnataka. Without taking the name of the company, the woman lashed out at the firm's discriminatory recruitment policies which ultimately led to the rejection of her job application. Sharing the screenshot of the email received from the company, the woman dropped the saga on LinkedIn pouring out her sentiments when her application was turned down post three rounds of interviews and one assignment. “I was rejected in the final round of interviews, as my skin tone was little fair for the team,” she wrote. Also Read | IMF urges India to remove restrictions on rice exports over global inflation concerns However, she kept the company name in the email undisclosed. "Thank you for interviewing with us and being patient throughout the process. Unfortunately, we cannot move ahead with you for the role this time. We found your profile relevant and all the skills and qualifications match what we are looking for but we are an inclusive organization and believe in equal opportunity for all. Your skin tone is little fair for the current team and so we don't want differences in our internal team, and we decided not to offer you. We wish you the best for future endeavors," the company email shared by the woman read. 'Felt really worst' Reacting over the alleged unfortunate event, the woman expressed that she was "not just stunned or shocked but felt really worst about what kind of world are we heading to." Also Read | Smartphones should be banned from classrooms, says UN report She revealed that even after all the checkboxes such as "relevant skills, qualifications and experience" was ticked off in her job application, she was declared not fit for the role because of her fair skin tone. "The hiring manager wished to have no differences in the team and so I wasn’t offered the role. (how empathetic😓)," she wrote. 'Judging people based on colour' Outraged at how the company treated her and rubbished her job application, the woman said, "Here we are talking about diversity, inclusivity, sustainability and then we are judging people based on color, creed, religion and many other biases." "In the world where we are promoting skill based opportunities, boosting immense learning potential through AI, creating extraordinary technologies and then not hiring folks because we are still the same society who hold grudges and biases," she added. Though she did not name the company, she said if "you are reading this it’s an opportunity for you to rectify your culture and be open to people with talent, skills, and potential." Watch | Doksuri super typhoon to hit Chinese mainland this week | WION Climate Tracker × Continuing her post on LinkedIn, she wrote, "Great organisations are not built by great leaders but by employees who thrive with great values, culture, respect and potential to scale new heights irrespective of biases, politics and competition." As per her LinkedIn page, Pratiksha Jichkar profile says she "helps organisations build impactful 'Employer brand' through compelling stories." In the same LinkedIn post, she also pitched in for her own services in the field of brand building. "One such bad example can take your entire brand image for a toss, so if you wish to build influential, empathetic and employees preferred brand, do connect with Pratiksha Jichkar," the woman wrote. Netizens left baffled The story of the woman got viral not just on LinkedIn but also on other social media apps such as Reddit and X where many have questioned the authenticity of the incident. Taking to Reddit, one user reportedly wrote, “I understand diversity hirings sometimes end up being unfair to some, but that wording is never gonna be put in official mail by any half competent HR lol. This is a rage bait.” “This is not fair,” another user said in a play of words. One user on X social media app called the entire episode a ‘publicity stunt’. Yet another termed the story of the woman fake and said, “HRs don't give reasons for rejection on the face/phone and will send on the email and that too like this. Not a chance.” WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Bengaluru woman's job application turned down as her skin was a 'little fair', netizens react

In an overwhelming majority, Chileans rejected their new constitution in a plebiscite held on Sunday. The proposed constitution had one of the world's most 'progressive' charters.

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Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's entry in the women's 55kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been rejected, which means she will move back to her pet 49kg division to compete at the quadrennial meet in Birmingham. 
 
The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) had earlier planned to enter Chanu in the higher 55kg division to maximise India's medal chances at the CWG, to be held from July 28 to August 8. 
 
The Manipuri ace, who had already qualified for the CWG 49kg event courtesy of being the top-ranked Indian weightlifter in the division, accepted the proposal. She then made the 55kg cut by winning gold at the Singapore Weightlifting International in February, which was the final CWG qualifying event.

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However, a change in entry rules by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) closed the Tokyo Olympics silver medallists'&nbsp;prospects of competing in the 55kg at CWG 2022. 
 
According to the new rule, a country's top-ranked weightlifter in a category qualifies for the CWG but if they withdraw, the next best lifter doesn't get the berth automatically. As per the old rule, the spot would have gone to the next best or qualified lifter. 
 
Mirabai Chanu's fellow Manipuri lifter Bindyarani Devi is the top-ranked Indian lifter in the 55kg division. Bindyarani was supposed to move up to the 59kg division if Mirabai could have participated in the 55kg as per the IWLF's initial plans, an olympics.com report said on Sunday. &nbsp;

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Jhilli Dalabehera was expected to take up Chanu's spot in the 49kg division while Poppy Hazarika was to be India's entry for the 64kg event. 
 
After the latest development, former world champion Mirabai Chanu will move back to her 49kg for the Commonwealth Games while Bindyarani Dev and Poppy Hazarika will compete in the 55kg and 59kg, respectively. India will have no entry for the women's 64kg now. 
 
The 27-year old Chanu is the reigning Commonwealth Games champion in the women's 49kg and all her major international honours, including the Olympic silver and world championships gold medal, have come in in the 48/49kg category. She also holds the world record for clean and jerk (119kg) in the division.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's entry in the women's 55kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been rejected, which means she will move back to her pet 49kg division to compete at the quadrennial meet in Birmingham.

Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's entry in the women's 55kg category at the 2022 Commonwealth Games has been rejected, which means she will move back to her pet 49kg division to compete at the quadrennial meet in Birmingham. The Indian Weightlifting Federation (IWLF) had earlier planned to enter Chanu in the higher 55kg division to maximise India's medal chances at the CWG, to be held from July 28 to August 8. The Manipuri ace, who had already qualified for the CWG 49kg event courtesy of being the top-ranked Indian weightlifter in the division, accepted the proposal. She then made the 55kg cut by winning gold at the Singapore Weightlifting International in February, which was the final CWG qualifying event. ALSO READ: Ramiz Raja considering resigning as PCB chief in the wake of Imran Khan's ouster as Pakistan PM However, a change in entry rules by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) closed the Tokyo Olympics silver medallists' prospects of competing in the 55kg at CWG 2022. According to the new rule, a country's top-ranked weightlifter in a category qualifies for the CWG but if they withdraw, the next best lifter doesn't get the berth automatically. As per the old rule, the spot would have gone to the next best or qualified lifter. Mirabai Chanu's fellow Manipuri lifter Bindyarani Devi is the top-ranked Indian lifter in the 55kg division. Bindyarani was supposed to move up to the 59kg division if Mirabai could have participated in the 55kg as per the IWLF's initial plans, an olympics.com report said on Sunday. ALSO READ: Woman shares pic of 14-year-old son's bruised hand, smashed phone after Cristiano Ronaldo's outburst Jhilli Dalabehera was expected to take up Chanu's spot in the 49kg division while Poppy Hazarika was to be India's entry for the 64kg event. After the latest development, former world champion Mirabai Chanu will move back to her 49kg for the Commonwealth Games while Bindyarani Dev and Poppy Hazarika will compete in the 55kg and 59kg, respectively. India will have no entry for the women's 64kg now. The 27-year old Chanu is the reigning Commonwealth Games champion in the women's 49kg and all her major international honours, including the Olympic silver and world championships gold medal, have come in in the 48/49kg category. She also holds the world record for clean and jerk (119kg) in the division.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu's entry in women's 55kg category rejected

In order to enter the sea of Sri Lanka, the ship carrying Chinese organic fertiliser to Sri Lanka has reportedly changed its name from ‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer'. &nbsp;

'Hippo Spirit' carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser left China on September 22 to reach Sri Lanka. &nbsp;

But after confirmation that the stock on board ship contained hazardous bacteria, the Sri Lankan government decided to suspend the import of fertiliser. &nbsp;

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Then, the ship set sail for Singapore. According to the Live AIS Vessel Tracker, the ship was anchored off the Malakka Strait for several days. &nbsp;

The Live AIS Vessel Tracker shows the next destination of the 'Hippo Spirit' ship is Colombo. It is going to arrive in the city. &nbsp;

The 'Hippo Spirit' and the 'Seiyo Explorer' appear to have the same IMP number, which is 9135523, a ship-tracking website said. &nbsp;

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The IMO Ship Identification Number is a unique seven digit number. It remains unchanged through a vessel’s lifetime, regardless of any changes of names, flags, or owners. It is linked to its hull. &nbsp;

The 'Seiyo Explorer' has already closed in on Sri Lanka. It is currently located in the southeast part of the sea of Sri Lanka said the vessel-tracking data. &nbsp;

Dr&nbsp;Ajantha De Silva, Director-General, Agriculture confirmed to News 1st that he was informed that the vessel is located 12 nautical miles away from Sri Lanka. &nbsp;

However, Sri Lanka has also agreed to retest the earlier rejected Chinese organic fertiliser by directing samples to an institution that can be accepted by both Sri Lanka and China, said State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa to News 1st on Tuesday. &nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

In order to enter the sea of Sri Lanka, the ship carrying Chinese organic fertiliser to Sri Lanka has reportedly changed its name from ‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer'.

In order to enter the sea of Sri Lanka, the ship carrying Chinese organic fertiliser to Sri Lanka has reportedly changed its name from ‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer'. 'Hippo Spirit' carrying 20,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser left China on September 22 to reach Sri Lanka. But after confirmation that the stock on board ship contained hazardous bacteria, the Sri Lankan government decided to suspend the import of fertiliser. Also Read | China's PLA border troops receive 'all-terrain vehicle': Report Then, the ship set sail for Singapore. According to the Live AIS Vessel Tracker, the ship was anchored off the Malakka Strait for several days. The Live AIS Vessel Tracker shows the next destination of the 'Hippo Spirit' ship is Colombo. It is going to arrive in the city. The 'Hippo Spirit' and the 'Seiyo Explorer' appear to have the same IMP number, which is 9135523, a ship-tracking website said. Also Read | China has been breaching Nepal-China border rules in Humla: Report The IMO Ship Identification Number is a unique seven digit number. It remains unchanged through a vessel’s lifetime, regardless of any changes of names, flags, or owners. It is linked to its hull. The 'Seiyo Explorer' has already closed in on Sri Lanka. It is currently located in the southeast part of the sea of Sri Lanka said the vessel-tracking data. Dr Ajantha De Silva, Director-General, Agriculture confirmed to News 1st that he was informed that the vessel is located 12 nautical miles away from Sri Lanka. However, Sri Lanka has also agreed to retest the earlier rejected Chinese organic fertiliser by directing samples to an institution that can be accepted by both Sri Lanka and China, said State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa to News 1st on Tuesday. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Hippo Spirit’ to 'Seiyo Explorer': Ship carrying rejected Chinese organic fertiliser to Lanka changes name

The resignation of NIA special court judge Ravinder Reddy, who delivered the verdict in &nbsp;Mecca Masjid blast case, has been rejected by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.&nbsp; 
 
Reddy has been asked to attend to his duties immediately, ANI reported sources as saying.&nbsp;

Nine people had died in the 2007 blast, which took place in Hyderabad.&nbsp;

10 people had been accused in the case, five of whom stood trial.&nbsp;

Reddy had acquitted all five earlier this week.

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Right after the verdict, he had resigned.&nbsp;

Special court judge Ravinder Reddy's resignation has been rejected by the Andhra Pradesh and Telangana High Court. He has reportedly been asked to attend to his duties immediately

The resignation of NIA special court judge Ravinder Reddy, who delivered the verdict in Mecca Masjid blast case, has been rejected by the High Court of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Reddy has been asked to attend to his duties immediately, ANI reported sources as saying. Nine people had died in the 2007 blast, which took place in Hyderabad. 10 people had been accused in the case, five of whom stood trial. Reddy had acquitted all five earlier this week. Also read: Asaduddin Owaisi calls NIA 'blind and deaf' Right after the verdict, he had resigned.

Resignation of judge who delivered Mecca Masjid blast verdict rejected: Sources

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