In a society deeply rooted in the caste system, where Dalits (then called untouchables) were barred from entering Hindu temples, Maharaja Hari Singh, the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir, issued ...

Owing to the intermixture of Indian indentured labourers with other caste groups and racial ethnicities, caste now operates ...

Artisans who make Kolhapuri sandals are demanding better recognition after Prada failed to acknowledge design roots.

We Were Liars is the latest in a series of television shows about obscenely wealthy people’s lavish holiday accommodations ...

I do not want that our loyalty as Indians should be to any particular community. I want all people to be Indian first, Indian ...

SACRAMENTO, CA – A bill seeking to ban caste discrimination in California was unanimously passed by the state’s Senate Judiciary Committee on April 25, amidst strong opposition from Indian ...

As the hearing on the caste bill starts in the California Assembly, here is an update: Over 130 diverse organizations, temples, and businesses on June 28 submitted letters opposing SB403. In June ...

The Gita challenges caste by promoting inner qualities over birth, urging liberation from all social identities ...

Nestled in the Himalayas, Malana is a secluded village known for its unique culture and democratic system guided by the deity ...