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...

Arrest Killers of Pehlu Khan, Drop False Cases: Sons Azmat and Rafiq Khan

The sons of the deceased Pehlu Khan and injured...

‘India is Threatened by Brahminism, Not Muslims’, says Bhim Army Chief

Reports coming in that the UP government plans to...

By failing to release caste census data, the Centre is jeopardising vulnerable groups

Quota warsIn 2011, after several years of deliberation and...

Saharanpur Up in Flames: One Dead, Thakurs Burn Down 25 Dalit Homes

Saharanpur district of western UP remains tense after Thakurs...

Hindutva’s Sweep over India, A Grave Challenge

Describing the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya as...

Three More Muslim Youth Fall Victim to Mob Hatred: UP, Assam

Bulandshahr, Assam: Media reports that a 45-year-old man was beaten to...

Horrific Rape & Police Torture of Minor Tribal Girls Rampant says Women Jailer: Chhattisgarh

Varsha Dongre, who deleted her post later, called for...

Kerosene Poured in Dalit Well: Punishment for Band Baaja at Wedding

Kerosene poured in to foul up the well. Photos...

Attack on professor: Fact-finding team demands action against Khopoli’s college principal, police

Image credit: African Freedom of Expression ExchangeA citizens’ fact-finding...

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