A provocative new book warns that counting castes may entrench them further instead of dismantling the system.

Ava DuVernay‘s new film is a powerful investigation into oppression and how systems of subjugation around the globe have repeated and reproduced throughout history. Origin is thoughtful, emotional 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 ...

In Tamil and English with English subtitles. In 1997, the Shanti Bhavan School near Bangalore opened its doors to the Untouchables, the lowest caste in India who are relegated to a life of poverty ...

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 ...

The Toronto District School Board is set to vote on a motion that would include caste as a protected category, alongside race, gender, sexuality and other identities. If passed, the motion would be ...

Among their many privileges, India’s wealthiest households can rely on a consistent supply of electricity and access to cooking gas. The situation is rather different for other social groups, however.

This interview was part of CBC Radio One's four-part series 'Bharat in BC' highlighting the 100 year journey of South Asians in B.C. When Banta Singh first arrived in Vancouver in 1930 from India as ...

The statistics are shocking: in India, the police register 86 rapes every day. As women are often afraid to report rape and the authorities are reluctant to pursue rapists, the true number is likely ...

Maharani was inevitably compared to the politics of real-life Bihar in the 1990s when it debuted in 2021. This included the ...