For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling. The Indian ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one's birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status.

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status. Its history, evolution and current state are complicated.

The caste system is a key decider of status in India, and is relevant enough in Indian-American communities for cities like Seattle to try banning caste discrimination.

Donald Trump’s trade adviser has been branded “shameful and sinister” for accusing an Indian caste of profiting from Russian oil sales.

Caste in India is deeply rooted in social structures, but change may come from shifting family dynamics and evolving youth ...

Minal walks me through the Hindu caste system, which classifies India's population into four official categories dictating lifestyle, occupation, societal duties, and geographical location: Brahmins ...

There are about 2.5 million people of Indian descent living in the United States today. While India’s rich food and dance are celebrated in America, the caste system which Indian emigrants came from ...

Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy based on one’s birth that is tied to concepts of purity and social status.