The persistence of caste stigma against Dalits in India is a complex issue rooted in historical, social, economic, and ...

But enforcement has been spotty. The popularity of stickers—and the deference they can inspire—is partly a reflection of India’s longstanding caste system, in which some people command ...

The Dharmashastras, among which Manusmriti remains preeminent, clearly distinguishes between Shudras and the twice-born castes ...

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

More than 240 million people in South Asia live a precarious existence, shunned by much of society because of their ranks as untouchables or Dalits at the bottom of a rigid caste system.

India’s social fabric remains hostile to interfaith and intercaste couples. But “safe homes” offer some security.

A recent wealth distribution survey revealed that just 22% of upper caste hindus own almost 41% of the total wealth in India. According to the survey, the Scheduled Tribes accounted for the lowest ...