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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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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This artificial sweetener can destroy gut bacteria and intestine cells
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Sugar in Nestlé baby food sold in African countries shows how corporations influence public policy
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Why are so many young Indians trading in cryptocurrency, especially in tier-two cities?
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What are some of the major barriers urban Indian women face in owning land?
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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: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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‘Physical building of WhatsApp University’: Satire on viral video of Galgotias University students
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Watch: Meet Sparkles, the new avatar of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog with a special costume
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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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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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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‘The Broken News’ S2 review: A competent second round of TV channel rivalry
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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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Watch, ICC Men's T20 World Cup: Sean Paul and Kes combine to create tournament's official anthem
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Four Indians move to semi-finals with comprehensive wins
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: As India chase an elusive title, here’s an analysis of the chosen 15
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IPL 2024: Hyderabad deliver death-bowling masterclass to defeat Rajasthan in last-ball thriller
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rohit Sharma, Ajit Agarkar on team selection, KL Rahul’s omission and more