Identity in a low-caste Indian Muslim Community – A Critical Study
Islam’s solid claim of equality and brotherhood falls weak when you notice the aged concepts of biradari and casteism. Here the division is based on ethnic origin and descent. In all honesty, castes are not a part…
The Apathy of Untouchables
Our struggle does not end so long as people are considered untouchables on account of their birth. Mahatma Gandhi It is rightly stated by B.R. Ambedkar on caste atrocity that – We must begin by acknowledging the…
Khap Panchayat – At their Wits’ End
The word Khap finds its mention in the Rig Veda. The origin of Khap can be traced back to 600 AD, when humans were engaged in nomadic life, with hunting and gathering as their profession. A group…
Economic Reservation in India – Panacea or Menace?
You cannot build anything on the foundation of caste. You cannot build up a nation. You cannot build up a morality. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar The country we live in is independent and people are gifted with democratic rule. There is a right…
