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Ambedkar Jayanti is not really a celebration. It's a sleight-of-hand by powers-that-be
April 15, 2026 8:47 pm
India embraced Ambedkar’s symbolism to avoid his radicalism, granting him a public holiday and a Bharat Ratna to buy itself the moral high ground to leave the underlying social architecture untouched. The system survived because it was useful to those who ran it
Dalit student’s death puts spotlight on caste, colour bias in Kannur college
April 14, 2026 11:05 am
Student bodies linked to Congress and RSS take out marches in college as probe into Nithin Raj’s death intensifies.
Dalit medical student’s death rocks Kerala, family claims college faculty humiliated him over caste, complexion
April 13, 2026 7:26 am
The death of the student has triggered widespread protests in the state. The State Human Rights Commission sought a report from the Kannur City Police Commissioner on the incident.
Recognition without protection: The flaw in India’s anti-discrimination logic
March 30, 2026 3:58 pm
Recent controversies over caste and gender laws reveal a common crisis — Indian law sees identity where it is irrelevant and misses discrimination where it is most real
‘What’s your value if you can be an MLC, but can’t enter own village temple?’
March 30, 2026 4:31 am
In Karnataka Legislature debate over law on honour killing, many hard truths, a lament for parents, and some talk of love.
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
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.
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)
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