The nature of discrimination in Army promotions is buried in the rules and procedures, making it harder to notice it. It is experienced by only a few officers when promotion board results are announced.
Assam CM had posted a video on X that said serving the 3 'varnas' was natural duty of Shudras. He then deleted the post, and said Assam reflects 'perfect picture' of casteless society.
Wristbands, hair ribbons, wall posters, electric poles, street hoardings, flags, marriage announcements, films, songs — every symbol in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district is stained with caste and billhook is the main weapon.
While caste in itself is to distinguish, the distinction became discrimination due to thousands of years of lack of education, mobility, writes Vikranth Reddy.
Board is set to vote on proposal to include caste-based discrimination in list that includes race, gender, sexuality & religion. But critics are calling it ‘Hinduphobic’.
China flaunted military might & modernisation as it displayed stealth drones, anti-satellite system & cyber warfare contingent during parade to mark victory over Japan in WWII.
From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.
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