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Podcast: Why does India need a caste census?
A caste census will document which communities are or remain disadvantaged, will enable targeted intervention, say experts.

Why is Google Maps misdirecting users in India?
World Bank cancels funding for 4 waste-to-energy plants in Gujarat after residents object
From Pune to Delhi, riverfront projects are all the rage. But evidence shows they harm rivers
‘Nayak’ review: A magnificent study of the fame game
A new book examines the rich and fascinating history of Kutch, spanning nearly three centuries
Why drones are surveying Indian villages
Amid demands for transfer, Gujarat HC chief justice goes on two-week leave
The psychology of making a change to your life – and sticking with it
Soft-porn cinema and the making of Indian desire: Darshana Sreedhar Mini on her book ‘Rated A’
Perumal Murugan’s intimate look into the lives of his college students from small-town Tamil Nadu