The relative ranking of castes can vary across regions and localities and depends on a number of factors including control over land, wealth, and political power. Castes have often tried to 'upgrade' themselves (a process sociologists refer to as Sanskritization), and sometimes get 'downgraded'. A revealing excerpt from Upinder Singh's Ancient India: Culture Of Contradictions.
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As countries around the world are in lockdown to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, street artists everywhere are responding, bringing a dose of colour -- and urgent messaging -- to a weary public.
The budding fashionista looks all set for Bollywood.
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The jury is still out whether the GST will lower or increase your monthly budget, says Priya Nair.
The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds
Welspun India Ltd bought British towel manufacturer Christy in 2006. And since then they have been manufacturing all the towels for the tournament at their facility in Vapi, Gujarat.
EPL was suspended on March 13 due to the pandemic and teams resumed training in small groups before voting last week to return to contact training ahead of a June 17 restart.
Premier League leaders Liverpool are helping feed vulnerable and elderly people within the community during the novel coronavirus outbreak with the help of local church members. While, Chelsea will provide 78,000 free meals to Britain's National Health Service and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable during the coronavirus crisis.
The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.
Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.
The AFI has also asked its athletes to download the Government of India's 'AAROGYA SETU' App for tracking COVID-19 positive cases near them.
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Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.
A Patna court on Wednesday sentenced 16 men to death and 10 men to life imprisonment in connection with the infamous Laxmanpur-Bathe massacre of 1997 in which 58 Dalits,including 27 women and 10 children-some under 5 years of age-were killed.
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The four death row convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape and murder case spent a restless and sleepless night. They were asked to take a bath but none of them did. All of them were served their last meal but one of them refused breakfast before being taken to the gallows, an official said.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar says he followed his father's advice of not taking shortcuts in his journey and has passed on the same message to his son Arjun.
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Scrubbing your face multiple times in a day may make you feel that it looks fresh, fair and healthy. But doing this can be detrimental to your skin warns Dr Dinesh Jain.
Investing in your wellness shows that you honour and love yourself, says Lifestyle Coach Shivli Bembey.
Bips plays tourist with her dad, mum, sis and hubby.
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Have skin concerns? Send in your questions to Dr Dinesh Jain.
After the incident, several migrants, including women and children, complained of burning sensation in their eyes. Admitting the mistake in a tweet, District Magistrate Nitish Kumar attributed it to 'over-active' civic bodies personnel and said actin is being taken erring officials.
A young IT grad jailed for visa fraud committed by his agent, gives an insider's view of life in jail.
The pandemic has shown that whether any of us have the virus or not, what most of us don't have when confronted by it is simple humanity.
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Tahira, who wrapped up her final chemo, finally got rid of her hair extensions and is rocking the bald look.
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Dr Dinesh Jain shares some valuable tips.
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