Caste Politics
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Explainer: What the demand for an OBC sub-quota means for the BJP and for the Opposition
Demands for such a sub-quota within the women’s reservation were among the reasons that previous attempts at passing the legislation were stymied.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Why proposed reservations for Dalit Muslims, Christians have sharply divided Ambedkarites
Some Ambedkarites argue against Scheduled Caste status for Christian and Muslim Dalits as they converted to egalitarian religions with no caste system.
Nachiket Deuskar
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Could the return of caste politics end up toppling the Hindutva project in the 2024 elections?
Opposition parties are reworking their political strategies along caste lines while upper-caste-dominated Hindutva ideology is facing a pushback.
Vivek Deshpande
Trending
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Gold for Bopanna-Bhosale, two medals assured in boxing
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‘Northeast India’: This book shows the region may have one name but looks back at many histories
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Scroll Ideas: How the BJP 'pappufied' Rahul Gandhi
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Congress uses Dalits as scapegoats,’ says Mayawati on Mallikarjun Kharge’s election as party chief
The Bahujan Samaj Party chief accused the Congress of being deceitful towards the community.
Scroll Staff
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Karnataka to aid economically weak Brahmin women who marry within community, draws criticism
Under the ‘Arundhati’ scheme, families will get Rs 25,000. Under the ‘Maitreyi’ scheme, they will receive Rs 3 lakh if the girl marries a priest.
Scroll Staff
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As Brahmins in UP ask for weapons, the Opposition sharpens its attack on the Adityanath government
A gangster’s killing has brought Brahmins back to the centre-stage of UP politics.
Aman Khan
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Watch: New York streets, homes and metro stations heavily flooded after rain
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Watch: Skydiver makes cereal and eats it too while parachuting to the ground
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Watch: Meta and Ray Ban launch smart glasses with which to search, translate, livestream, and more
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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‘Fake news’: Siddaramaiah attacks BJP after party tweets video of him discussing caste politics
In the video, the Congress leader is heard saying that the Lingayats do not support Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa as much as they used to earlier.
Scroll Staff
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‘Previous governments did nothing for OBCs, Modi formed panel to address problems,’ says Amit Shah
The Bharatiya Janata Party President also praised the prime minister for scrapping Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status.
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‘People use caste card when they fail to get ticket based on their work,’ says Nitin Gadkari
The minister said reservation alone cannot ensure the complete development of socially and economically backward classes.
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The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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UP: Brahmins allegedly block Dalit groom’s wedding procession in Mathura
A police officer, however, claimed the Brahmin family only objected to loud music as their children’s exams were going on.
Scroll Staff
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Communist leaders continue to harm India by claiming they recognise class but not caste
Many of them studied in private English medium schools but wish to deprive this privilege to the children of the working class and agrarian farm labour.
Kancha Ilaiah Shepherd
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‘Brahminical patriarchy’ row: Rajasthan HC stays Twitter CEO’s arrest but refuses to quash FIR
Jack Dorsey had moved the High Court after a member of a Brahmin organisation had filed a case against him for ‘hurting sentiments’.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up
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ISL 2023-24: NorthEast United end losing streak with comprehensive win over Chennayin FC
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Gold for Bopanna-Bhosale, two medals assured in boxing
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote