Will the LDF government dare to address this caste discrimination and uphold Kerala’s progressive legacy as the Communist ...

The RSS chief suggested that Hindu families should hold weekly discussions to evaluate whether their way of life adheres to ...

Until the modern age they have remained largely self-contained, endogamous (marrying within the tribe), physically distinctive in appearance and outside the Hindu caste system. Many retain their ...

On February 4, the Telangana government announced the criteria for sub-categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SCs) in the state, as recommended by a one-membe ...

Although Buddha was born a Hindu prince, he sought enlightenment outside of the rigid caste system, rituals, and emphasis on deities that dominated Hindu practices at the time. His rejection of ...

Slip-ups such as the one by Amit Shah in Parliament expose the fragile facade of Hindutva followers' claimed reverence for ...

Two social scientists explain how caste-identities are pervasive in not just Hinduism but other South Asian faith groups as well. Preliminary research finds that India’s high growth rate has ...

According to the foundation, the Civil Rights Department wrongly stated “that a caste system and caste-based discrimination are integral parts of Hindu teaching and practices by declaring the caste ...

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has said that Hindus must wear only traditional attire, not speak in ...