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Long before the British began counting castes, a Rajput kingdom in Rajasthan quietly did it first — not to classify people, ...
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In a vibrant nation like India, with its rich tapestry of cultures and communities, the need to address the grievances of marginalised groups is paramount. As we strive toward social justice and ...
BERHAMPUR: In a glaring example of the prevailing social prejudices in rural Odisha, 40 members of a tribal woman’s family tonsured their heads as part of a pur ...
Published 20 June 2025, 04:22 IST India News Narendra Modi Bihar caste census Nitish Kimar ...
Supporters of the caste census say it can play a crucial role in updating policies to reflect today’s realities. For instance, reservations for OBCs are still based on data from 1931, making it ...
Morning Edition 's Michel Martin spoke with Wilkerson, author of Caste and The Warmth of Other Suns, about the history and significance of Juneteenth — particularly this year.
Tollywood, long regarded as a cultural melting pot of castes and communities, is once again facing scrutiny over caste-based influences in its decision-making processes.
A youth from a Scheduled Caste community was beaten and forcibly tonsured over caste-related issues in Faridabad. Police have arrested three individuals in the case.
Karnataka Caste Census Karnataka’s Cabinet decided to carry out a fresh Socio-Economic and Education Survey, also referred to as Karnataka caste census, to address the concerns of certain communities.
Ahmedabad: A dispute over sitting on a roadside bench allegedly escalated into caste-based abuse and violence in Nava Vadaj, where a 58-year-old Dalit woman has accused a woman doctor, her husband ...
The clarification comes amid political criticism, particularly from the Congress, which alleged that the gazette notification issued on Monday did not mention caste enumeration. Union Home Minister ...