A conflict over caste representation has surfaced within the Punjab Congress. The friction, which centres on the balance ...

Former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi questioned why due representation was not given to Dalits in the Congress ...

Explore the origins of the caste system, rooted in political and economic factors rather than purity, pollution, or race.

Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed various community and nonprofit organizations. She has conducted in-depth research on social and economic issues ...

Why do people defend social systems that oppress them? Why do the marginalized sometimes work to uphold structures and arrangements that limit their potential? These questions are not just ...

A defeat here, one of the few states where the once-dominant party still retains power, would be a major blow. By Mujib Mashal and Hari Kumar ATTARI, India — Charanjit Singh Channi, the chief minister ...