India’s Supreme Court issued a notice to a church and local authorities in the southern state of Tamil Nadu on a petition ...

sometimes referred to as the “untouchables.” They perform work that’s considered undignified or “befouling” and this may not even be considered a proper caste. The system considers Dalit ...

Caste systems are enduringly embedded in many countries, and history shows you can outlaw these cruel arrangements but they ...

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The Caste System: An Inescapable Destiny ... Beneath this hierarchy lie the Dalits, historically labeled as “Untouchables,” relegated to society’s most grueling and demeaning tasks, from ...

Into the Shadows The Untouchables of India: The Millions Without Hope Posted: January 21, 2025 | Last updated: January 21, 2025 Explore the harrowing legacy of India's caste system, the struggles ...

This documentary recounts the cat-and-mouse game played out between Eliot Ness and his dedicated team of law enforcement officers - dubbed 'The Untouchables' because of their commitment and single ...

The caste system, developed in India ... the government initially offered legal protection to 400,000 Dalits - so-called "untouchables" - who lived in the UK and faced discrimination in Hindu ...