As India debates caste discrimination once again aftert the new UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulation 2026, in courts, campuses, and politics, a large-scale Pew ...

Discrimination against individuals based on caste would seem to be a relic of the past. Even in India, where the caste system was most rigid, the practice has been officially banned since 1950.

Editor’s note: This story is part of As Equals, CNN’s ongoing series on gender inequality. For information about how the series is funded and more, check out our FAQs. Bengaluru, India — In May last ...