India. From heart-wrenching romances to courtroom dramas, these stories reveal how caste still shapes lives and society.

Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh’s debut feature “Writing With Fire,” the only Indian film in the Sundance world cinema documentary competition, shines a light on a unique, women-only news collective in ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook This image is from the official trailer for “Origin” distributed by Neon. In a montage of the ...

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 government ...

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The documentary The Caste Rush drew a packed audience at its August 9 screening in Hollywood, sparking animated discussions among attendees moved by its subject matter. The 60-minute ...

Why are we asking for donations? Why are we asking for donations? This site is free thanks to our community of supporters. Voluntary donations from readers like you keep our news accessible for ...

We Were Liars is the latest in a series of television shows about obscenely wealthy people’s lavish holiday accommodations and shenanigans, a genre Americans apparently can’t get enough of these days.

Narendra Modi, India’s prime minister, made several costly miscalculations in this year’s general election. He overestimated his own popularity. He underestimated the extent of economic angst, ...

NEW DELHI — India will include caste details in its next census, in a move likely to have sweeping socio-economic and political ramifications for the world's most populous country. Information ...