Hinduism is one of the world's oldest religions, but its expressions can vary significantly across regions. This is particularly evident when comparing Balinese Hind ...

AHMEDABAD: Gujarat has hit a major milestone in Har Ghar Jal mission, ensuring 100% tap water coverage in Scheduled ...

In an interview with Frontline, the Dalit poet and thinker Mudnakudu Chinnaswamy discusses Buddha, Basava, and Ambedkar’s ...

Illiterate and married off at age 10, Chaumar was forced into the only livelihood her family has known for generations. As a ...

The UGC 2012 regulations must be implemented more diligently rather than being replaced with a less effective draft.

At present, the organisational election process is only partially complete in around 70 districts, while the BJP has a total ...

The BJP’s latest appointments reveal a clear caste tilt, with 60%—or 21 out of 35—presidents coming from upper-caste groups. This includes Leuva Patel (5), Kadva Patel (4), Jain (4), Brahmin ...

An instance of alleged hierarchical bias surfaces as MP forest officers contest IAS appraisal authority in Supreme Court, arguing technical inadequacy and conflicting priorities. They seek insulation ...

Caste systems impact as much as a fifth of ... They're priests and scholars. Then there are Kshatriyas, political leaders and warriors. Vaishyas are the next rung. They're merchants.

Misdeeds lead to rebirth in a lower caste or even as an animal, while good deeds lead to a higher caste and ultimately to liberation. Accepting one’s social status and fulfilling its duties is ...

The Quranic perspective, as interpreted by scholars like Rahman, Esack, and Donner, challenges the notion of Islamic exclusivism by affirming the universality of divine guidance and the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the ...