Discrimination against individuals based on caste would seem to be a relic of the past. Even in India, where the caste system was most rigid, the practice has been officially banned since 1950.

The violence against the ‘surplus bodies’ of widows and widowers to ensure caste purity applies to the experience of Dalit ...

When Amit (name changed on request) was admitted to the Indian Institute of Technology in Delhi, he was elated. “I was ...

There is a rationale to this: if you can’t get out but still want to escape, being a VVIP is the only way to keep India at bay. What is a VVIP? They are nothing but a humble person who, by erecting a ...

On Dr. B. R. Ambedkars 135th birthday, we explore his lasting influence on discussions about caste, democracy, and equality in todays society.

Andy Smith is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), licensed realtor and educator with over 35 years of diverse financial management experience. He is an expert on personal finance, corporate ...

referring to affirmative action policies enshrined in the Indian constitution to uplift communities that are historically part of the lowest rungs of the country's caste hierarchy. Caste ...