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Jawaharlal Nehru University’s Vice-Chancellor Santishree Pandit

Note to the JNU VC: Do not trivialise the courage of the marginalised as 'victimhood'. It is not sympathy we seek, but agency

February 21, 2026 1:51 pm

The UGC guideline brings us to the table to discuss equity and equality, which are not about giving everyone the same resources, but about recognising different circumstances and allocating tailored support to achieve fair outcomes

From 'castesplaining' to everyday discrimination — IITs, IIMs look at how caste shapes everyday life on campuses

February 16, 2026 12:14 pm

When the institutions make grandiose claims about meritocracy, global rankings, and cutting-edge scientific research, why is there a need for a National Task Force to investigate the well-being and happiness of students and other stakeholders on campuses?

From UGC equity regulations to Article 370 and CBI – how the Supreme Court decided on stay orders

February 03, 2026 4:14 pm

The Court’s stance on various stay petitions reflects its need to preserve legislative autonomy, public order, and constitutional equilibrium. Yet, in some cases, the argument can be made that a stay order could have enhanced people’s trust in its authority and independence

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Campuses need to address discrimination. Supreme Court's stay on UGC equity regulations shows why that is harder than it looks

January 30, 2026 3:26 pm

If the equity framework can help institutions learn how to do that, it will have served its purpose. Regulation was inevitable. Its success will depend on the process

From 173 to 378, UGC’s 5-year data shows surge in caste discrimination complaints on campuses

January 28, 2026 2:17 pm

The UGC data provided to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education last year was based on details from 2,256 higher education institutions, comprising 704 universities and 1,553 colleges.

SC agrees to take up PIL challenging UGC regulations on caste discrimination as row erupts over ‘draconian’ definition

January 29, 2026 4:36 am

The petitioners submitted before the Supreme Court that the UGC regulations “institutionalise a narrow and exclusionary definition of caste-based discrimination” and “provides selective protection”.

'Bison Kaalamaadan' shows that the body is political long before it becomes athletic

December 27, 2025 7:24 am

What Selvaraj ultimately captures is a simple but unsettling truth: Love, in such worlds, is not merely emotional sustenance but a survival strategy

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Found dead with gunshot wound, IPS officer Puran Kumar was known for speaking up against caste bias, administrative issues

October 07, 2025 6:41 pm

Puran Kumar had raised questions against the allotment of official vehicles to senior officers, promotions granted to certain IPS batches, and also against his appointment to a non-cadre post.

NCRB data shows a 9% rise in caste-related atrocities in Himachal Pradesh in 2023, with 229 cases registered under the SC/ST Act.

13% of all FIRs in Himachal registered under SC/ST Act: NCRB data 2023

October 04, 2025 11:10 am

In 2023, out of the 229 FIRs, 204 were registered under the Prevention of Atrocities Act, while 25 were registered in conjunction with various sections of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Punjab Cabinet approves new university, recruitment of 1,158 assistant professors in govt colleges

PhD is not enough to enter academia. How letters of recommendation become a barrier for marginalised students

September 19, 2025 11:18 am

University job notifications declare that “candidates from marginalised communities are strongly encouraged to apply”. If the university system believes in it, they should discard the discriminatory practices

CASTE DISCRIMINATION VIDEOS

How do Love and Marriage operate in a Caste Society? ft. Anurag Minus Verma | Love Matters Podcast

October 16, 2023 10:29 am

Is love truly free, or do those old caste boundaries still play a role in who we love? Can we challenge these age-old norms and create love stories that break the mould? How is the Bollywoodisation of Weddings impacting the society? In this episode of Love Matters, host Leeza Mangaldas delves into the intricacies of contemporary love, addressing one question at a time. Joined by Anurag Minus Verma, a Writer, Filmmaker, and Host of the Anurag Minus Verma Podcast, they unravel the complexities of modern relationships. Leeza Mangaldas’ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leezamangaldas/ Anurag Minus Verma’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anuragminusverma/ Anurag Minus Verma Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/19bjmIcW7eNKccki8LwO2r Credits: Produced by: Patricia Szilagyi (DW), Charulata Biswas (IE) Research & guest acquisition: Sana Rizvi (DW) Video Editing: Ravi Chaudhary (IE) Camera: Hilal Mir, Ankur Yadav (IE) Project Manager: Sonja Kaun-Trenkler (DW) Editorial Support: Shashank Bhargava (IE), Khyati Rajvanshi (IE) Executive Producer: Melanie von Marschalck (DW Life & Style), Anant Nath Sharma (IE)