Daily Brief: Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation, and more

Why caste divides Marathas as they rally for reservation

A complex caste history makes many Marathas reluctant to embrace the ‘socially inferior’ Kunbi identity – even if that can give them access to quotas.

How Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina has created a climate of fear ahead of January’s poll

More than 10,000 opposition activists have been jailed after protests against ‘one-sided elections’, says Human Rights Watch.

Centre orders probe into cash-for-kidney allegations against Apollo Hospitals

A report by ‘The Telegraph’ claimed that the hospital flew in young villagers from Myanmar and paid them to donate kidneys to rich Burmese patients.

How Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina has created a climate of fear ahead of January’s poll

More than 10,000 opposition activists have been jailed after protests against ‘one-sided elections’, says Human Rights Watch.

Why UK’s new immigration curbs will will be crushing for those hoping to reunite their families

The increase in the minimum income requirement is staggering, shows research.

A new book asks why India cannot match its poorer neighbours when addressing social inequalities

An excerpt from ‘Unequal: Why India Lags Behind Its Neighbours,’ by Swati Narayan.

‘Chamak’ review: Exquisite music is the biggest draw

Rohit Jugraj’s six-episode show is out on Sony LIV.

Sun setting on the Commonwealth Games: Is it time to say goodbye to the multi-sport event?

With less than two years to go for the 2026 edition, the Commonwealth Games finds itself without any takers.

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