Discover the legacy of Irawati Karve, the pioneering anthropologist who shaped Indian social science. Learn about her Berlin training, anti-racist stance, and lasting impact on Pune's academic landscape.
RJD's electoral decline in Bihar signals urgent need for new opposition leadership as caste resentment and 'jungle raj' memories haunt prospects. Analysis of 2025 assembly results.
Shiv Sena celebrates BJP's Bihar Assembly Elections 2025 win, declaring end of 'jungle-raj' and criticizing Congress's caste politics. Read the full analysis.
Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party fails to win any seats in Bihar elections despite a 3-year campaign. Analysis reveals lack of organization, repetitive message, and inability to counter caste politics as key reasons for the debacle.
Poll strategist Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party made its electoral debut in Bihar, focusing on jobs and migration. Despite a strong campaign, the party struggled against entrenched caste politics. Discover the full analysis.
Mahagathbandhan banks on Tejashwi Yadav's appeal and caste calculations with VIP and IIP to challenge NDA's broader social coalition in crucial Bihar assembly elections.
Dalit Mahasangh chief brutally murdered in Sangli home after celebration. Armed attackers used knives, iron rods. Police book eight suspects in caste-based crime.
Karnataka's caste survey committee may require private companies to share employee data. Experts say this secondary data is crucial to assess community progress in education and employment. Read more.
Karnataka government extends online self-enumeration for caste census till November 30. Citizens can update socio-economic data via Seva Sindhu portal. Learn how to participate.
Enumerators conducting Karnataka's caste census protest as government payments effectively reduced by 50%. Learn about the payment dispute and its impact on the massive survey.
Punjab Scheduled Caste Commission faces backlash for unprecedented intervention in Tarn Taran bypoll. CEO objects, Congress cries foul over political bias. Read full details.
Explore the complex layers of social stratification in India, examining how class and caste intersect to shape inequality and social mobility in contemporary society.
Explore why Bihar's BJP focuses on development over Hindutva, with Nitish Kumar's leadership and caste-based welfare shaping election narratives. Discover the state's political dynamics.
Privatization deepens education inequality in India. Marginalised students require comprehensive support beyond quotas to bridge the gap. Read analysis.
First-time voters in Patna are reshaping Bihar's political landscape, prioritizing employment opportunities and quality education over traditional caste-based politics ahead of the 2025 assembly elections.
Home Minister Amit Shah strongly criticizes Rahul Gandhi for allegedly seeking caste and religious details of military personnel, calling it shameful and against national unity.
Exclusive analysis of how Bihar's new political equations, caste dynamics, and the legacy of former CM Ram Sundar Das are creating a perfect storm ahead of the crucial 2025 state elections.
Exploring the revolutionary political framework that challenges traditional caste and class divisions, offering a new paradigm for social justice and equality in contemporary India.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh delivers powerful statement against caste-based reservations in armed forces, warning it would undermine national security and discipline.
Renowned Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani has been awarded the 2024 Holberg Prize, recognizing his groundbreaking work challenging Western-centric perspectives in African studies and social sciences.
Discover how Bihar's electoral process is creating unprecedented social unity, transcending traditional caste and class barriers in a phenomenon reminiscent of Chhath Puja's unifying spirit.
Punjab government mandates 15-day special curriculum in all schools to teach students about Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom and spiritual legacy, starting November 2024.
As Ritwik Ghatak's centenary approaches, explore how his revolutionary films about displacement and identity resonate powerfully with contemporary India's social landscape.
Groundbreaking survey reveals Bihar's young population seeks more than just employment - they're fighting for social justice, better infrastructure, and equal opportunities in a transformative shift.
The Karnataka State Backward Classes Commission unveils groundbreaking findings from its latest socio-economic survey, revealing significant demographic shifts and development patterns across the state.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges shocking disparity during Bihar rally, claiming only 10% control major institutions while 90% remain marginalized in recruitment and representation.
The opposition alliance in Bihar reveals its caste calculus for upcoming elections with RJD focusing on Yadav-dominated constituencies while Congress eyes upper caste voters in strategic seat distribution.
As Bihar elections approach, the Mahagathbandhan intensifies efforts to secure the crucial Nishad community vote through targeted promises and strategic outreach.
Karnataka's environmental research institute EMPRI in Bengaluru is set for a massive ₹550 crore redevelopment, transforming it into a world-class sustainability hub with state-of-the-art facilities and expanded campus.
As Bihar gears up for the 2025 elections, a critical question emerges: Can development issues override traditional caste-based voting patterns? Our analysis examines the shifting political landscape.