The caste system in Nepal predated its founding but the state-sanctioned victimization began in 1853, when a dictator whose hereditary rule lasted more than 100 years, ...

Nepal, May 12 -- based discrimination is so entrenched in Nepal, even the country's legal system fails to see it as a crime. Recently, in the infamous Soti lynchings-in which Nabaraj BK and his ...

The Nepali caste system is largely similar to that of India. There are four principle castes: the highest is Brahmin, then Chhetri, the Royal Families caste, then Baise, and finally Sudra, the ...

Due to the caste system in Nepal, education has always been an elusive dream for my family. The caste system has plagued the socioeconomic life of millions of low-caste families in Nepal for almost ...

The Nepalese government said yesterday it would outlaw discrimination against lower-caste Hindus and pledged to pass a law ending the centuries-old system that deems certain people "untouchable".

The caste system was created in India and in no time it was in Nepal as well, though Indians and Nepalis say “jatt” instead of “caste.” The caste system originated in Hinduism as a way to ...

Caste System Traps Nepal's "untouchable Prostitutes" by Trilok Kapur on Jan 12 2010 10:58 AM. Durpati Nepali whose husband was killed during Nepal's 10-year civil war, ...

KATMANDU, Nepal — Taking on the centuries-old Hindu practice of “untouchability,” the Nepalese government Thursday outlawed discrimination against members of the lowest caste and … ...

Prem Pariyar fled Nepal only to encounter caste discrimination in the U.S. A survey shows Dalits have faced assaults and discrimination at universities, tech firms and more.

Caste system traps Nepal's 'hereditary prostitutes' Durpati Nepali hides her face in shame as she recalls how she was forced to return to work as a prostitute after her husband was killed during ...