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'Jungle Raj': Ghost of the past or political weapon in perception battles in electionThe 'jungle raj' narrative dominates the Bihar election campaign. Ruling alliance leaders frequently invoke this term to criticize the RJD'...- Peter Navarro’s ‘Brahmins’ remark on India sparks backlash — But who are the Boston Brahmins?Peter Navarro ignited controversy by accusing "Brahmins" of profiting from India's Russian oil resale, sparking outrage in India due to the...
- How caste shaped the rise of Maharajs in Indian kitchensThe tradition of employing Brahmin cooks, or maharajs, in wealthy Indian households has roots in caste-based notions of purity and the need...
- Caste Census: Ambedkar's call for limiting reservation to minimum likely to be violatedCaste, a social structure in India, is now central to politics. Parties analyze caste composition before candidate selection. The Union Cab...
- Twinkle Khanna weighs in on Zomato's 'Pure Veg' controversy: 'They did what successful entrepreneurs are meant to do'Twinkle Khanna, also known as Mrs Funnybones, has offered her insights on Zomato's decision to launch a 'pure veg' delivery service. While ...
- BJP devises micro-level plans to leverage temple consecration in pollsIn Bihar -where the caste arithmetic of opposition can challenge its bid to consolidate Hindutva votes- the party has planned a a 20-day "L...
- Two terms that we must bury for goodLet's take 'rat mining', or (as if to make it a bit better) 'rat-hole mining'. Sure, it's a 'technical' term that those engaging in it - su...
- No express provision to bar registration of political parties having religious names: EC to SCThe poll panel said, "Whether the names of these political parties may or may not be disturbed is, accordingly, left open to the wisdom of ...
- Caste discrimination rampant in global tech ecosystem, activists sayThe Google issue has reignited the conversation around caste-based discrimination across technology organisations that employ Indian-origin...
- Parties with names having religious connotation not being registered since 2005: EC to HCAs the Law Ministry has not yet filed its response, the court gave the government time till March 30 to indicate its stand on affidavit.
- View: The second coming of Narendra Modi has made many dynasts appear irrelevantThe second coming of Narendra Modi has made many dynasts appear irrelevant.
- If Ambedkar had been alive today, he would’ve been charged with sedition, says scholar Anand TeltumbdeBrahminism and Brahminical are not to be understood as related to a community or caste called Brahmins as explained by Babasaheb Ambedkar h...
- Progressive by nature, Gujarat is always conservative by heartGujarat contributed the most when it came to Hindutva as a cause and the undercurrent is still there today.
- If you don't salute your mother, who would you salute, Afzal Guru?: Venkaiah NaiduVande Mataram means praising the mother, he further said while referring to the people who are seeking to define nationalism.
- It’s poverty, not caste, that firmly rules BiharThe talk of development in Bihar can only be meaningful if its people first have basic amenities and bare minimum means of subsistence on a...
- Our global gene pool: When geography becomes historyIndia is a glorious pot-pourri of races today, so intermingled over several millennia that it is often difficult to separate them geographi...
- 'Pappu' connects with consumers; becomes darling salesman for marketersFrom chocolates and toothpaste to mobile games and spare parts, the affable Pappu has become a darling salesman for marketers.
- Revenge of the proletarian?Mayawati has a tradition of bringing home stern political truths to her rivals.
- Ramchand Pakistani: Movie ReviewRamchand Pakistani captures the connotations of two religions in its title while its appeal is unbound by the confines of any creed or coun...
- Hindu outfit latches on to 'monkey' rowMumbai's Hindu Janjagruti Samiti is the latest to join the growing list of organisations backing Team India Down Under.
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