California State University’s move to include caste in its non-discrimination policy is an acknowledgement that privilege doesn’t stop at India’s borders. To oppose it on the grounds that it will only target Indian-American faculty amounts to wilful caste blindness. Especially because they benefit from US affirmative action policies on diversity.
RPN Singh’s exit shows young leaders don’t see future in Congress. Fresh imports will help UP BJP
RPN Singh’s exit from Congress underscores two points: Young leaders don’t see any future in it and BJP remains go-to party for ambitious, aspirational politicians. Team Rahul members abandoning ship suggests the Gandhis can’t inspire even confidantes. Fresh imports should help BJP to counter perception about depleting stocks in UP.