Caste

Beyond the ‘plum’ posting: Why the caste lens still defines bureaucratic success

Following my recent blog on former IAS bureaucrat Atanu Chakraborty’s sudden exit as non-executive chairman of HDFC Bank, a few colleagues from the Gujarat cadre — mostly those I...

President Kovind, India’s 2nd Dalit President Won’t Present Teachers Day Awards Today

Newsreports state that, breaking from tradition, it will be...

Open Letter to the President of India from former Chief of Indian Navy, Admiral L Ramdas

"Values and traditions, built and nurtured over nearly seven...

Fomenting Communal Conflict: BJP Claims Kerala Church to be Temple

In a campaign that is resonant with majoritarianism and...

Don’t Trample on Freedom of Faith: 12,000+ Sign Petition to Jharkand Governor

Photo Courtesy: UCAN NewsOver 12,000 persons have signed an...

No More Rohiths, Protest Roopanwal Report: Radhika Amma

Today, another protest in Hyderabad. Justice for Rohith Vemula....

The Modi Regime, Triple Talaq and the Dalit Christian Question

Image Courtesy: UCANThe jubilation is appropriate, as Muslim women...

Why Should Dalit Christians not get Reservations as Scheduled Castes, Notice to Centre: SC

The plea has sought inclusion of Dalit Christians in...

While Ramayana Path Underway at UP temple, Dalits told to stay away

While Dalits may be good for the votes they...

Karnataka’s Opposition to Right-Wing Hindu Fundamentalism

Report from the Dakshinayan meeting in KarnatakaThe urban middle-class,...

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