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How Islam and Bhakti reshaped India's caste systemThe period of Islamic dominance in India from 1300 to 1600 AD marked a significant shift in caste dynamics. In response, Brahmin scholars p...- From sanskritisation to backwardationIndian society's caste system, rooted in ancient texts and practices, has evolved from a rigid varna model to a modern categorization influ...
- Are new reservation policies becoming jagirs?Today's kings are politicians. They need votes. The vote bank, made of castes and communities and religions, are seeking such material reci...
- View: Privilege to Saraswati at the cost of Durga & Lakshmi is an old Brahmanical hangoverIndia's focus currently is about being respected globally as a civilisation - source of knowledge, stemming from mysterious Vedas. This min...
- How Bindumati, a courtesan, made the Ganga flow in reverse directionThe story of the courtesan mentioned in 2000-year-old Buddhist text Milinda Panha draws attention to the role of integrity as well as equal...
- Brahmins as Kingmakers: A glimpse into political scenario in ancient IndiaThe Brahmins would make a king in two ways, one by establishing his genealogy and connecting him to the kings of yore from the solar or lun...
- Lok Sabha polls 2014: Debate on Narendra Modi's caste intensifiesNarendra Modi's OBC status was a paradigm shift for the Sangh Parivar which has had more than its share of Brahmin leaders.
- Quota games: Strange race by communities to join backward classesWith Jats recently put on the central list of backward classes, the day is not far when Marathas and Jat-Sikhs too will be in queue for quo...
- Narendra Modi’s caste makes sense in heartland politicsThe more the backward castes become assertive Hindus, stronger the Hindu hierarchy & Hindutva identity. Thus, Narendra Modi is a godsend to...
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