Caste Based Discrimination
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S Hareesh’s Moustache is a diligently told story of a troubled yet awe-inspiring land
Urvashi Bahuguna •S Hareesh’s novel Moustache, translated from Malayalam into English by Jayasree Kalathil, is set in Kuttanad where he has lived his entire life.
Guru Nanak's langar and legacy: Tracing the origin of the practice, what it says about his commitment to inclusion
Sarbpreet Singh •The practice of langar, whereby Sikh gurdwaras around the world serve free food and the poor and hungry can eat there as often as they want, emerged because of Guru Nanak's failure as a merchant. It is an embodiment of his compassion and rejection of caste
UGC seeks data on incidents of caste-based discrimination from universities
Ians •Action taken reports have to be sent to UGC. Similar circulars were also sent in 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017, it said.
Dalits in media feel the sting of caste discrimination
Ajaz •Dalits do not abound in the media; and those who have made it there feel that they are discriminated against, especially in the regional media