caste

A large group of people sit on a wooden boat with a man rowing at the head of the boat toward a golden colored city at night.

In ‘Twice Born,’ author Aatish Taseer explores the impact of caste in today’s India

March 8, 2019Caste in America

Aatish Taseer talks with The World’s Marco Werman about his experiences with caste in modern-day India and describes one of the most revealing moments from his new book, “The Twice Born: Life and Death on the Ganges.”

Which version of Indian history do American school students learn?

April 27, 2017Religion

At a government school in Paposa, Haryana, children devour kadhi and rice.

India’s school lunch program not only fights hunger — it can breed tolerance

July 17, 2014Lifestyle & Belief

Beyond Class Part V: Indians in America – Caste Adrift

September 23, 2013Lifestyle & Belief