In the Hindu caste system, people are placed at birth into “varna” and “jati,” social groups within a strict hierarchy. Historically, caste assignment restricted the individual to certain ...

In recent times, political parties in Parliament have been scrambling to claim his legacy, often reducing his vision to ...

We recall a central idea of Dr BR Ambedkar’s seminal work, which was an extension of his views about the corrosive effects of ...

The announcement marks a high-profile intensification of the government’s efforts to claim Ambedkar. On March 30th Mr Modi ...

No school or college, be it government-run or a private institution, in Tamil Nadu should carry a caste appellation, orders ...

In this interview, scholar Anand Teltumbde discusses the political misuse of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar’s legacy, the dangers of idol ...

Bollywood film about anti-caste icons delayed after protests from Brahmins - India’s film certification body accused of ...

The significance of Babasaheb Ambedkar’s decision to embrace Buddhism continues to resonate today, but Dalits seeking to ...

Rahul Gandhi urges Karnataka CM to enact Rohith Vemula Act to end caste-based discrimination in education system.