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Political party by IITians splits over caste concerns

Breakaway group claims people were not connecting to the idea of IITians running a caste-based party.

Census 2021 must ask every Indian their caste, not just OBCs

Let’s see how many say ‘no caste’.

10 activists arrested for Bhima-Koregaon violence. Nine names weren’t even in FIR

The only person named is Sudhir Dhawale, one of the organisers of Elgaar Parishad, the event said to be at the root of the January clashes.

How a chemical engineer became the ambassador of international Dalit movement

Be it installation of Ambedkar statue in London or organising protests at UN against Dalits atrocities, Rajkumar Kamble led many efforts.

Hindutva speaks for unity amongst Hindus while Hinduism divides on caste

Launching Versus – ThePrint’s video series that will dissect the most contentious issues in the run-up to 2019. In this episode of ThePrint’s new series Versus,...

Why do the poor in India vote for Right-wing parties like the BJP?

The poor’s support of Right-wing parties is puzzling as they are choosing parties that work against their economic interests.

The ‘c’ in Swachh Bharat is caste and Modi needs to address it

Manual scavenging is a reality and Dalit women, particularly, will be forced to shoulder the burden of cleaning dry pits.

Does ethnic diversity help or harm India’s economy?

A new study shows that accounting for jati and not just govt-defined castes gives new insight into India's ethnic heterogeneity. 

In Maratha reservations battle, the struggles of a community to define its caste status

The Maratha community, which has been fighting for reservations for over 20 yrs, is demanding ‘Kunbi’ caste certificates so as to be eligible for reservation under OBC category.

Are Dalit women less or more mobile than upper caste women in India? Jatis hold the answer

Earlier studies have shown that higher the caste status, greater the subordination of women. But among Dalit sub-castes or jatis, the story is far more varied.

On Camera

Is Bangladesh ready for ‘developed country’ status? It’s all optics for Sheikh Hasina

The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.

Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

India and Indonesia inch closer to BrahMos deal, defence ties to ramp up

Indonesia delegation led by Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin visited BrahMos facility & met with top officials & undertook a detailed briefing on the missile system.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.