Despite constitutional guarantees abolishing untouchability and prohibiting caste-based discrimination, caste hierarchies continue to shape everyday life in India’s educational institutions ...

In Jammu and Kashmir, SCs are entitled to 8 per cent reservation, STs 20 per cent, and OBCs 8 per cent. Previously, incidents of caste and tribal “bias” have not only been reported from the higher ...

Torch rally at Osmania University demands urgent implementation of UGC Equity Regulations to combat caste discrimination in ...

Explore the 2026 UGC equity regulations controversy, the Supreme Court stay, and the impact of caste discrimination in Indian higher education and Christian institutions.

In a significant social reform initiative, Soundala village in Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district has declared itself a caste-free village, resolving to eliminate caste-based identification and ...

Inquiry launched after parents allege Class V students at Thottipalayam school were forced to clean toilets amid discrimination claims.

One such Telugu period drama that has been winning hearts is Dhandoraa. The film was released in theatres on December 25, and after a successful theatrical run, the social satire made its way to OTT.

From a viral video to a full-blown caste debate, the Aastha Singh row reflects simmering resentment over quota politics, identity pride and the narrative battle in digital India ...

The Department of Social Sciences and Humanities organised a one day guest talk series on various contemporary social issues.

They're often paid low wages and lack job protections. A petition to the country's supreme court to support their demands did not see success — and they are protesting.

As Tamil literature prepares to enter a global conversation at the Living Tamil LitFest in New York, writer and thinker ...