Picture this: Pune, 1848. A lavish upper-caste wedding baraat parades by, and Jyotirao Phule, a guest of honor, is forcibly ejected for his caste. Branded ‘Shudra,’ the insult fueled a …
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The Hindu American Foundation is escalating its fight against perceived anti-Hindu bias in California’s civil rights machinery, filing a powerful appeal in federal court. At the heart of the lawsuit …
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In a fiery address from the national capital on February 20, Congress MP Udit Raj questioned the Election Commission’s reluctance to digitize and share voter information, despite India’s advanced digital …
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New Delhi’s Rajya Sabha echoed with a stern critique of casteism as Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, the Leader of Opposition, urged lawmakers to move beyond slogans on social justice. ‘It’s …
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New Delhi’s Supreme Court delivered a blow to the UGC’s ambitious anti-discrimination overhaul today, staying its implementation pending further review. The decision came during hearings on petitions filed by concerned …
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The Supreme Court delivered a major blow to the UGC’s freshly notified guidelines Thursday, granting an interim stay amid fierce opposition. Petitions argued the rules, particularly Section 3C, foster caste-based …
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In a bold stance, BSP president Mayawati has come out in full support of the UGC’s latest push for equity committees across India’s higher education sector, branding critics from the …
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The UGC’s ‘Rules for Promoting Equality in Higher Education Institutions, 2026’ have sparked nationwide debates, with resignations and protests mounting. Amid the storm, prominent Bhojpuri singer Neha Singh Rathore has …
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Shweta Tripathi is breaking new ground with ‘Palkon Pe’, a groundbreaking series confronting India’s most ignored social issues. The actress reveals how the project challenges viewers to stop looking away …
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Acharya Dhirendra Krishna Shastri, known as Baba Bageshwar, has commenced a significant 10-day padayatra, or walkathon, spanning Delhi, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh. Launched on Friday, November 7, the 145-kilometer journey …
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