Caste discrimination, a long-standing issue in India, is now sparking debate in the United States. The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which were initially intended to foster fairness and belonging within various communities, have inadvertently led to controversy across boardrooms, state legislatures, and educational institutions. A recent survey by Pew Research revealed an…
The U.S. Department of Education said Friday it has reached an agreement with the University of California system resolving complaints from Jewish and Muslim students of discrimination and harassment during protests last spring over the war in Gaza. The department’s Office for Civil Rights said it investigated nine complaints against University of California schools in…
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday led a protest at Parliament’s Makar Dwar alongside opposition MPs from Kerala, demanding financial aid for the landslide-affected people of Wayanad. The opposition MPs carried banners that read, “Justice for Wayanad, Provide relief package for Wayanad” and “Wayanad ko nyay do, bedbav na karein,” while raising…
The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has accused two big American media outlets — The New York Times (NYT) and Bloomberg — of suppressing a study that reveals how Hindus face discrimination because of the caste-based diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training programmes in the US. The study was conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute…