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The language cops of Instagram: Brahmin obsession with ‘pure’ Marathi
Whenever someone on Instagram does not bother with these normative expectations of Brahminical speech, puritan Brahmins magically appear in their…
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What everyone gets wrong about varna system
It is very common for academics and public commentators to label a particular caste as Shudra, Vaishya or Kshatriya. I…
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State power and Brahmin endowments
Bhumi pujan yagya officiated by Brahmins West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a 1,000 rupees monthly allowance and…
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Varna system in the Dharmasutras
Dharmasutras are ancient texts written by Brahmins for other Brahmins. These texts advocate division of society in four varnas. Tejas…
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