Tag: caste
The forgotten Indian actor who lost her legacy to caste oppression
Bimal Thankachan and Divya UppalBBC India YouTube teamIllustration by Puneet KumarDaniel had spent a lot of money to establish a studio and gather...
Why caste plays a role in childhood stunting in India
Getty ImagesBut what is clear is that children from poor families, with less-educated mothers, or from marginalised groups, are especially vulnerable to stunting...
The MacArthur ‘genius’ from India who shattered caste barriers
MacArthur FoundationPaik’s second book The Vulgarity of Caste : Dalits, Sexuality, and Humanity in Modern India, published by Stanford University Press in 2022,...
Mahayuti’s MLC nominations reflect caste balance ahead of Maharashtra polls |...
Notably, the BJP lost all the seats it contested in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in the Marathwada region. (Photo: PTI)4 min read...
Caste discrimination has no place in a modern India: Books, films...
4 min read Last Updated : Oct 12 2024 | 12:41 AM IST
Conversations about caste are difficult to have as they bring...
Haryana poll verdict: Region-wise results & how BJP overcame caste barriers...
BJP has scripted history in Haryana by winning the elections with a clear mandate after completing two full terms. (Photo: PTI)4 min read...
Course on caste census to be decided by next week, says...
Several Lingayat ministers and MLAs too have raised objections. | Credit: X/@DrParameshwara4 min read Last Updated : Oct 08 2024 | 6:18...
Why is PM Modi delaying Census that must include caste count:...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the Kautilya Economic Conclave, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. (PTI Photo)2 min read Last...
Cong targets PM ahead of Maharashtra visit, questions stand on caste...
Congress Flag (Photo: ANI)4 min read Last Updated : Oct 05 2024 | 2:19 PM IST
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit...
SC says caste-based discrimination in jail manuals unconstitutional | India News
3 min read Last Updated : Oct 03 2024 | 6:21 PM IST
The Supreme Court on Thursday set aside caste-based discriminatory provisions...