With the state now aligned with the national ruling party, the demand is shifting from ‘protection of culture’ to ‘proportion ...

Constructively criticising the Constitution is imperative at a time when its survival is threatened by the Hindutva project.

From lynchings and social boycotts to a historic caste census decision, 2025 showed that caste continues to shape violence, ...

The Art of Living founder has put caste reconciliation on his public agenda. He organised the "Truth and Reconciliation" ...

We show that in government, public sector as well as in the bureaucracy - compared to what things were in the 50s and 60s - there is enormous change in representation,' says Devesh Kapur ...

Anand Teltumbde’s deeply researched book challenges the popular belief that a caste census will advance justice, arguing ...

The gathering, attended by a group of Brahmin MLAs and MLCs, was held on the sidelines of the ongoing assembly session and reportedly included a community dinner along with discussions on issues ...

State BJP chief Pankaj Chaudhary’s stern message is being seen in the light of the party’s long-standing effort in UP to ...

Like many recent arrivals to California, Prem Pariyar searched for work and a home within communities of fellow immigrants. So when coworkers at a South Asian restaurant in Davis refused to room with ...

"Votebank" politics Figuring out which party can win in Uttar Pradesh depends on complex caste equations and what political strategists call “votebank” politics. Or, as the saying goes: It’s not how ...