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.

In April 2025, a biopic on two of India's foremost anti-caste icons became the latest casualty in the country's battle over ...

Caste Consciousness: The census heightened awareness of caste distinctions, fostering competition and conflict between groups vying for higher status or colonial favor. This contributed to the ...

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

The significance of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s decision to embrace Buddhism continues to resonate today, but Dalits seeking to ...

The announcement marks a high-profile intensification of the government’s efforts to claim Ambedkar. On March 30th Mr Modi ...

Yes, there are exceptions. There always are. But they’re often tokens, held up to suggest that the gates are open. They prove ...

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

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

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 ...