Supreme MisinterpretationAmbedkar Didn’t Endorse a Time Limit for Caste‑Based Reservations. Why Did a Supreme Court Judge Claim He Did? The idea shapes the narrative that caste-based reservations are holding back development more than caste-based discrimination itself. By Amlan Sarkar
A Casteist GazeThe Media’s Obsession With IAS Officer Tina Dabi’s Marriage Is Rooted in Casteism Dabi's remarriage has once again fuelled vitriol on social media, when her wedding pictures showed a portrait of Dr. B.R Ambedkar in the background. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Matrilineal ProtectionsDelhi Issues First Caste Certificate for Child Based on Mother’s Caste Previously, SC/ST caste certificates were issued only based on the fathers' caste certificate or paternal side certificates. By Rohitha Naraharisetty
Restricting JusticeDisability Rights Activists Oppose ‘Discriminatory’ Clause in Nursing Schools The Indian Nursing Council has restricted 5% reservation in nursing courses only for those with lower limb disability. By Saumya Kalia
Textbook LessonOnly 8.7% Students in Minority Schools Are Actually From Minority Communities: Report Minority schools are outside the purview of the RTE Act, thus facing no compulsion to admit students from disadvantaged backgrounds. By Saumya Kalia
Step One Out of ManyKarnataka Reserves 1% of Government Jobs for Transgender People The notification also require recruiters to provide a separate column for applicants to identify as "others," apart from male or female. By Saumya Kalia
Imbalanced FacultyAlmost 60% of IIM SC, OBC Faculty Positions Remain Vacant The University Grants Commission announced it will withhold grants if vacancies are not filled within six months. By Satviki Sanjay
