The inspiring story of Shailaja Paik who fought against poverty and caste to win the MacArthur "genius" grant.

Instagram is the latest battleground for caste identities - and the players are young Indian women.

India's 200 million Dalits find themselves among the nation's most marginalised citizens.

Workers from low-caste communities endure stigma and hazards as they clean sewers and septic tanks.

The California governor says the bill is unnecessary because of existing discrimination laws.

Legislators said the measure would remove "invisible shackles", but Hindu activists said it singled out South Asians.

California will become the first US state to ban caste discrimination if the legislation is approved.

Seattle is the first US city to ban caste-based discrimination - supporters say the move was necessary.