Topic: Inter-caste marriages
Why marrying within your caste isn’t a good idea — a scientific argument
A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.
The scientific argument for marrying outside your caste
Community-based marriage systems remain prevalent in India despite rapid urbanisation and the proliferation of smaller families.
Inter-caste marriage isn’t the problem, marrying a Dalit man is
An Indian Hindu male cannot bring himself to accept the fact that an adult woman has the liberty to love and marry as per her free will.
India’s caste problem has a silver lining: urbanisation, and inter-caste marriage
Unlike villages, search for partners in cities shifts its focus from family and caste networks to friends and professional networks.
As we debate Telangana caste killings, don’t excuse courts for fanning patriarchy
Courts must stop accepting complaints from Indian parents about their daughter's choices.
Inter-caste marriages are good for health of Indians. That’s what DNA testing tells us
Around 70 generations ago, Indians stopped inter-marrying and created endogamous caste groups.
Inter-caste couples can now avail 24-hour helpline number in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu govt's initiative aims to create awareness programmes and prevent honour killings.
Padmanabhaswamy verdict can reduce the rich temple to go to Communists with a begging bowl
The Supreme Court has also ordered a 25-year audit of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Even scam-tainted promoters or companies have not had to face such long-term audits.
After luring Google & Facebook, Mukesh Ambani plans to build a global digital company
Mukesh Ambani unveiled a slew of services from Jio, including a 5G network as early as next year and a mega video-streaming platform.
Defence
Rifles, missiles, ammunition, drones — armed forces on shopping spree amid LAC tensions
Unprecedented emergency powers given to armed forces under the capital budget, for purchases of new equipment and systems, are likely to ease bottlenecks.
Uttar Pradesh is India’s broken heartland, break it into 4 or 5 states
Uttar Pradesh, our largest state by population and most powerful, is also the worst governed. A state with 1-in-6 Indians has no hope because of its size.