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In this issue
Caste vs Caste
Caste Census: To Conquer Or Conserve?
The caste census is generating heated debate, but even its most ardent proponents are not able to articulate a plan about how to use the resulting data
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7 mins
The 'Invisible' Dalits
The debate over sub-categorisation of castes is likely to shape the political discourse in the upcoming state elections
![The 'Invisible' Dalits The 'Invisible' Dalits](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/-TSPH1Ovk1726470199988/crp_THE-INVISIBLE-DALITS.jpg)
7 mins
Caste Census: ✓
Carry out the caste survey objectively, carefully and sensitively, with the right spirit, so that the benefits of reservation reach the deserving beneficiaries
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5 mins
"Where Is The Creamy Layer?"
In 2020-21, after the death of Dalit leader Ram Vilas Paswan, followed by the split in the Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), people started writing political obituaries of his son Chirag Paswan. But within three years, the wheels took a different turn. He is now not only a Union Minister—his party won five MPs—but he has also already left his mark in Indian politics through his outspoken nature and political convictions. During a conversation with Outlook’s Editor Chinki Sinha and Assistant Editor Abhik Bhattacharya, he shares his views on different issues. Excerpts:
!["Where Is The Creamy Layer?" "Where Is The Creamy Layer?"](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/U4s4AcUfz1726470531376/WHERE-IS-THE-CREAMY-LAYER.jpg)
6 mins
Syndromic Promotions
The recent SC judgement on sub-categorisation is against the constitutional mandate
![Syndromic Promotions Syndromic Promotions](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/ofnrAX6G21726470831149/SYNDROMIC-PROMOTIONS.jpg)
5 mins
Shifting Sands of Time
The sub-categorisation debate has taken an interesting turn after the Bharat Bandh, with different political parties and factions adopting varied stances
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5 mins
Slicing the Pie
Distinct from quick technical solutions offered by the judiciary the Dalit-Bahujan movements have suggested new momentum and reforms in the agenda of social justice
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5 mins
A 'Hypocritical' Demand?
Hindu nationalists demand the denial of reservations to Christian and Muslim tribals even as they pursue their own \"reconversion\" drive
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5 mins
Fading Folks
The recent SC ruling on sub-classification within the SC and ST categories temporarily lifted the hopes of tribal communities in Jharkhand
![Fading Folks Fading Folks](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/FpYsYK-H_1726471565343/FADING-FOLKS.jpg)
5 mins
Crème de la Crème
The mainstream society thinks reservations are against right to equality. It’s high time they are seen in the context of right to justice.
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5 mins
United Indifference
The perils of tweaking tribal identities
![United Indifference United Indifference](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/iQ5OjQEcr1726474096301/UNITED-INDIFFERENCE.jpg)
7 mins
The 69% Exception
Quota within quota: lessons to be learned from Tamil Nadu
![The 69% Exception The 69% Exception](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/zzuUv3jFB1726474497953/THE-69-EXCEPTION.jpg)
5 mins
Backward March
The Maratha reservation question may continue to mire the next government in the state
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5 mins
Circle Within Circles
The caste question in Muslims.
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6 mins
Mad Hatter
When a leader takes off his topi and holds it in his hands while appealing for votes, it signals something extraordinary
![Mad Hatter Mad Hatter](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/WAk2vkoIU1726474957157/MAD-HATTER.jpg)
5 mins
THE FATEFUL COMEDY
Actor-director Rajat Kapoor talks about adapting Fyodor Dostoevsky's The Brothers Karamazov into a Hindi play
![THE FATEFUL COMEDY THE FATEFUL COMEDY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/241/1831003/leYwZ-ZWF1726475155578/THE-FATEFUL-COMEDY.jpg)
7 mins
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Publisher: The Outlook Group
Category: News
Language: English
Frequency: Fortnightly
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