Jun 19, 2019 · India's caste system is among the world's oldest forms of surviving social stratification. The BBC explains its complexities.

Jun 19, 2019 · First, the caste system is a four-fold categorical hierarchy of the Hindu religion - with Brahmins (priests/teachers) on top, followed, in order, by Kshatriyas (rulers/warriors), …

Dec 20, 2023 · India's 200 million Dalits find themselves among the nation's most marginalised citizens, condemned to the lowest echelons of society by a rigid caste hierarchy.

Aug 23, 2021 · Major opposition and regional leaders have met India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to argue in favour of counting caste in the country's census.

May 6, 2018 · A recent exhibition in the Indian city of Mumbai documented Dalit (formerly known as "untouchable") families that have lost a loved one because of discrimination and violence.

Dec 8, 2021 · In a 2014 survey of more than 70,000 people, fewer than 10% of urban Indians said that anyone in their family had married outside their caste and not many more outside their jati …

May 10, 2016 · A major new study highlights how the concept of a so-called "untouchable" caste is not restricted to India's Hindus, but affects millions of Muslims too.

Oct 17, 2024 · The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur "genius" grant.

Jun 27, 2012 · India is well known for its caste system, but not many associate the world's biggest democracy with what Dr Sonkar, and many other Dalits, call an apartheid-style state.

Apr 28, 2022 · India's constitution and courts have long recognised lower castes and Dalits as historically disadvantaged groups and offered protections in the form of quotas and anti …