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Father Stan, Dalits and Caste Posted by Nicole Herbert Dean on Jul 8, 2021
This week India lost a freedom fighter स्वतंत्रता सेनानी Father Stan Swamy fought for the rights of the Dalits दलितों. He was jailed at 83 years old with frail health. His spirit survives even though his body gave up. Who are the Dalits? Who are the Dalits that Father Stan Swamy fought so passionately for?…
Caste System in India Posted by Nitin Kumar on Aug 30, 2012
Many of you might have heard about the caste system of India. Sadly yes, it is true that India has a caste based society. Though the castes are usually linked to Hindus but almost all religion in India are affected with it. Caste system (जाति व्यवस्था – Jati Vyavastha) is one of the greatest evil…