caste
Coverage of caste in the Nexus archive.
- Move beyond caste, build inclusive society: President Murmu
President Murmu emphasized the need to move beyond caste divisions and build an inclusive society. The article highlights the importance of villages in shaping the nation’s development and social fabric.
- No caste, communal or political activities will be allowed in Tamil Nadu schools, Madras High Court told
The Tamil Nadu School Education Department has prohibited caste, communal, and political activities in schools to promote unity among 1,03,98,748 students in 57,671 schools. Advocate General Vijay Narayan emphasized fostering togetherness as the department's aim.
- Checkbox caste: On the counting of caste, Census 2027
The article discusses concerns that an open-ended method for counting caste in the Census 2027 may not produce usable data. It highlights the potential limitations of this approach in capturing accurate caste information.
- Be wary of divisive forces bent on using caste for political gain, warns Pawan Kalyan
Pawan Kalyan warns against divisive forces using caste for political manipulation, stating the YSR Congress Party will undermine the coalition government, and urges JSP cadres to counter such efforts.
- I want to be in Karnataka cabinet, says C.S. ‘Appaji’ Nadagouda
C.S. ‘Appaji’ Nadagouda, a Congress MLA from north Karnataka, expresses desire to join the Karnataka cabinet, citing seniority and caste as reasons.
- Kerala’s Climate Plan Speaks the Language of Justice — But Erases Caste
Kerala's climate plan addresses environmental justice but fails to adequately address caste-based vulnerabilities. Dalit and Adivasi communities face disproportionate climate risks due to historical land dispossession and forced settlement in hazard-prone areas. The article criticizes the plan for overlooking these systemic inequalities rooted in caste discrimination.