You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and ...

For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian government ...

Being born in India means inheriting a place in an ancient social system which will dominate much of your life, from where you can live to who you can marry. Now, the government wants to know more ...

The audio version of this article is generated by text-to-speech, a technology based on artificial intelligence. People react to discussion of the ordinance to add caste to Seattle's ...

SC's judgment touches on aspects such as addressing constitutional violations in caste-based assignments and judiciary’s role in advancing substantive equality The Supreme Court of India’s October 3 ...

Anand Teltumbde's 'The Caste Con Census' tells that caste, by definition, divides. And in the modern period, how it has multiplied.

In a key observation, Justice Anita Sumanth of the Madras High Court has contended that the ferocity shown by people on grounds of caste, is also because of the benefits accorded by the State to ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Indian filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan has a few thoughts about his country’s caste system – it’s something that affects him personally. “It’s ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated. A move to outlaw ...