To separate caste from something so crucial as food and present it as if it were a life-choice is to ignore a wider social context in which the food …
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IITs Will Remain Elitist Until They Prioritise the Needs of Marginalised Students
The response of the IITs to such a critical issue is often seen as formulaic – more akin to solving an engineering problem, without considering the psychological dimensions of …
Experiencing Everyday Casteism at India’s Elite IITs
Having studied at three IITs in the last ten years, the writer details the everyday casteism that is structurally enabled in India's premier educational institutions.
IIT Madras Faculty Member Resigns Citing Caste Discrimination at Institute
In an email, Vipin P. Veetil apprises members of the faculty that one of the primary reasons for 'my leaving the institute is the caste discrimination I have faced …
Falling in Love With Trees at Academic Campuses
Because of the educational institutes I have gone to, not only has my tree quotient become high but I have also become more aware of their existence around me …
‘Untouchability’ At IIT-Madras: Separate Entrances, Utensils for Non-Vegetarians, Say Students
One of the university's messes has introduced separate entrances, wash basins and utensils for vegetarian and non-vegetarian students.
IIT-M Students Allege Harassment by Vigilance Officers, Dean Denies Charges
An informal report compiled by the students alleged rampant "moral policing" by security personnel, non-academic staff, faculty and fellow students.
The ABVP Claims It Follows Swami Vivekananda’s Teachings. Its Actions Say Otherwise
Where Vivekananda valued secularism and tolerance, the ABVP only seems to care about shutting down "anti-national" activities.