Wrapped in our centuries-old history lie micro-histories with stories that inspire; enveloped within those stories are layers of micro-stories which broaden understanding.

Shudras are fourth in the hierarchy ... causing those in the “lower” castes to suffer employment and housing discrimination. This has led to bills aimed at writing caste into existing protections.

In a controversial claim, well-known Dalit writer and columnist Kanwal Bharti has asserted that a clever Brahminical move ...

Different castes developed in the post-Gupta period ... Researchers believe harsh provisions against Shudras in the Smritis were added during this period, intensifying untouchability. Three new ...

Oil futures declined on Thursday to trade lower for the week after the International Energy Agency’s monthly report underscored worries that rising global trade tensions could undercut energy ...

Reservations for the Scheduled Castes will forthwith be made on the basis of three major groups within the community identified by the Telangana Government. The State Government has decided to ...

Having started from the Stadium Course’s 10th hole, seven straight pars had made for a solid but unremarkable start before Lower sent his tee shot at the par-three 17th sailing clear over the ...

Since the 130 Dalit Das families united to challenge an archaic tradition that bars the “lower caste” community from entering the temple, members of the “upper castes” — around 800 families — have ...