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

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 ...

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

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 ...

Numbers are the basis of governance; without them, the state loses confidence. In government offices, one may see that every item — electrical panels, fans, chairs — is meticulously numbered and ...

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 ...

Aarakshan, a star-filled Bollywood film on India's caste system, churned up passionate debate as it opened Friday, with angry lower caste groups trying to torpedo its release, saying it reinforces ...