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January 28, 2026, 05:13 PM - 6 min read
Punjab is the only state in the north, where the party has not been able to establish itself as a strong force to reckon with.
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January 27, 2026, 09:10 PM - 5 min read
The new Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions Regulations, 2026, of the University Grants Commission (UGC) which has triggered protests and demonstrations at several places aims at replacing a 2012 anti-discrimination framework and making it binding for higher education institutions (HEI) to implement it.
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January 27, 2026, 03:57 PM - 7 min read
Since the BJP’s opponents have consistently and continuously been trying to identify the party with the upper castes even describing it as “Manuvadi” (who believe in the doctrine of Manusmriti), the party wants to shed that image.
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January 21, 2026, 05:03 PM - 6 min read
Caste does play an important role in Punjab’s politics, but in a subtle way only and not the brutal and blatant manner as in Bihar.
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November 27, 2025, 05:20 PM - 6 min read
All those who abuse Brahmins use the “Brahmin and RSS” interchangeably. Imagine similar abuse being hurled at some other castes, particularly a “scheduled caste”. The person will be instantly booked.
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September 16, 2025, 03:47 PM - 3 min read
In a significant order, the Supreme Court has directed the University Grants Commission (UGC) to consider safeguards to prevent caste-based discrimination while finalising new regulations to curb harassment and discrimination in higher educational institutions. The Apex court gave UGC 2 months for framing the new rules.
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March 16, 2025, 09:37 AM - 2 min read
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari, speaking at a convocation ceremony in Nagpur, reaffirmed his stance against caste-based politics. Emphasising equality, he asserted that an individual's worth is defined by their qualities, not caste or religion, and declared, "Jo karega jaat ki baat, uske kass ke maarunga laat."
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March 10, 2025, 04:43 PM - 4 min read
Kazhakam refers to a designated group within the temple hierarchy responsible for tasks such as making garlands and carrying out other ceremonial and decorative duties.
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