Caste Relations
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Why can’t we celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti and temple festival on same day, asks Madras HC
The High Court dismissed a petition seeking a ban on gatherings in a village over concerns of caste tensions.
Scroll Staff
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Maharashtra wants to rename places with caste-based names. But neither citizens nor state are ready
In Mumbai localities named after caste groups, no one wants their areas to have a new name.
Aarefa Johari
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Behind the viral video: Caste is changing in rural Haryana – but not losing its power
Upper castes have no direct control over the lower castes, yet they still feel the need to dominate.
Shoaib Daniyal
Trending
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In Saudi Arabia’s scaled-down plans for megacity across the desert – a warning sign for the future
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Carbolic Smoke Balls and snake oil: Patanjali joins a long history of dubious medicinal advertising
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How same-caste marriages persisted for thousands of years in India – and are still going strong
Trends like urbanity and industrialisation seem to have had little effect convincing Indians to marry outside their caste.
Shoaib Daniyal
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Priests cannot refuse to perform rituals for those from lower castes, rules Uttarakhand High Court
The bench said any person who is properly trained and qualified, irrespective of caste, can serve as a priest in temples.
Scroll Staff
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Uttar Pradesh: Security stepped up in Saharanpur after murder of Bhim Army leader’s brother
Supporters of the Dalit outfit have blamed the Rajput community for the death.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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Each inter-caste marriage involving a Dalit to get one-off incentive, Centre scraps income condition
The scheme, in place since 2013, was applicable only for couples with a total annual income of Rs 5 lakh or lower till now.
Scroll Staff
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In a Tamil Nadu village, caste tensions refuse to go away even 6 months after attack on Dalit colony
In March, upper caste residents were accused of assaulting Dalits and setting fire to their homes after a fight over water.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Despite heavy police presence, Dalit families in Nashik village attacked by mob are yet to return
Maratha protestors vandalised homes of Talegaon's nine Dalit families after accusations that a teenager from the community had molested a child.
Mridula Chari
The Reel
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Interview: Charging Dalit minors with sexual assault is a tool of retaliation by caste Hindus
Child rights expert K Shanmugavelayutham says that last week’s brawl between school children in TN is possibly being used to further caste conflict in the area.
Vinita Govindarajan
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Watch: Arundhati Roy explains why caste is central to the conflict between the State and its people
'Since 1947, there has not been a single day where the Indian Army has not been deployed against its own people.'
Scroll Staff
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Just 5% of marriages in India are inter-caste, says report
In a nation where 95% marry within their caste, Mizoram has the most inter-caste marriages.
Prachi Salve and Saumya Tewari, IndiaSpend.com
The Field
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IPL 2024: Gujarat vs Kolkata match abandoned due to bad weather in Ahmedabad
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Shooting, National Olympic trials: Manu Bhaker, Adarsh Singh top women’s and men’s 25m pistol qualis
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen starts campaign with comfortable win
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Wrestling, World Olympic Qualifiers: Sujeet, Jaideep lose; India win only one men’s freestyle quota
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals and climb to fifth spot in standings