Restrictions GaloreCentre Withdraws Scholarships for Marginalized Students Looking to Study About India’s History, Culture Abroad "The government is clearly paranoid here... unnerved by academics based out of western universities questioning the rising tide of majoritarian authoritarianism in India." By Devrupa Rakshit
Invisible Power StringsFor Banaras’s Cremation Workers, Social Hierarchy Within the Community Reinforces Caste Exploitation Elites in Dom communities create a narrative that the community has progressed away from caste and casteism -- which is far from the truth. By Kushal Choudhary & Govind Sharma
False Promises No MoreMan Faces Criminal Charges for Refusing to Marry After Sex Due to Woman’s Caste Identity The court refused to quash criminal proceedings against him under charges of rape and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. By Devrupa Rakshit
A Misrepresented CrisisIn Banaras, Casteism and an Alcoholism Epidemic Are Criminalizing the Local Mallah Community Brahminism and colonialism have both played an important role in creating the stereotype of a 'drunken mallah.' By Kushal Choudhary & Govind Sharma
Misguided OppositionKarnataka Schools May Replace Eggs in Mid‑Day Meals Due to Religious Opposition The politics around inclusion of only “vegetarian” options reveals rampant caste-based anxiety among communities. By Devrupa Rakshit
Small StepsHarvard University Recognizes Caste‑Based Discrimination, Includes Caste Under ‘Protected’ Category Harvard has become the first Ivy League University to recognize how casteism impacts work and academic culture among the Indian population. By Devrupa Rakshit
Disproportionate Dreams‘Kota Factory’ Fetishizes Hard Work and Merit, Perpetuating a Culture of Casteism The show presumes the world is a level playing field and individual choices are the only determiners for success. By Bijaya Biswal
Silence is ViolenceGovt Meets Dalit Activists’ Recommendations for Preventing Caste‑Based Violence With Silence The critical recommendation for the central government was to recognize Dalit women and girls as a distinct social category. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Ranking InjusticeAmid Free Speech, Casteism Concerns, Should University Rankings Be Revisited? IIT Madras, the subject of recent allegations of institutional casteism, has received the number one NIRF rank, prompting concerns over the system’s relevance. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Systemic Failure‘Unfortunate’ That Manual Scavenging Continues Despite Being Illegal: Karnataka HC The court observed that people who lost their lives were not given air purifier gas masks and other safety equipment. By Devrupa Rakshit
Burning EvidenceForced Cremation of Dalit Rape Victim in Delhi Highlights Pattern of State’s Complicity in Caste‑Based Crimes “The family was intimidated by the police... the police repeatedly questioned and harassed them,” a resident said in a report. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Unhealthy DiscriminationCasteism Linked to Stunted Growth in Indian Children, Research Shows Caste considerations are essential to understanding the problem of chronic malnourishment in India, findings show. By Devrupa Rakshit
New DawnCasteism Still Thrives in Elite Schools in India. What Would Anti‑Caste Education Look Like? Anti-caste pedagogy would respect the agency and experience of all students, promote non-hierarchical relationships, and question how knowledge is transacted. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
The Myth of Institutional ReputeIIT Madras Faculty Resigns Citing Casteism, Serving as Another Reminder To Hold ‘Premier Institutes’ Accountable Prestigious institutions such as the IITs are in dire need of an internal assessment of systemic issues, Veetil noted. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Urgent ProbeTelangana HC Orders Inquiry into Dalit Woman’s Death in Police Custody An inspector and two constables were suspended in connection with the death of Mariyamma, who was arrested in a robbery case. By Saumya Kalia
Disturbing NexusBy Stifling Marginalized Voices, Social Media Mimics Real Life Casteism Oppression on these platforms is made exponential because of the dominant-caste nexus that controls narratives and influences trends. By Hannah Stephen
Overseas ExploitationHindu Sect in the U.S. Faces Lawsuit For “Exploiting” Dalit Workers During Temple Construction The complaint notes labor violations against members of oppressed communities, who were "constantly monitored" and threatened with fines. By Devrupa Rakshit
Casting A ShadowIn ‘Ajeeb Daastaans,’ Caste Compels People To Lead Secretive, Manipulative Lives The characters navigate their life choices using lies and deceit to survive a world set up against them. By Hannah Stephen
