In August 2008, Lakshmamma and others belonging to a Scheduled Caste community were attacked by a group of people belonging to Lingayat and Vokkaliga communitie
Mysuru: Udupi-based Pejawar mutt seer Vishwa Prasanna Teertha Swami, who is performing his 36th Chaturmasya ritual in the city, on Monday evening visi.
According to the village residents, the Polaskhamma festival is a week-long celebration observed by other villages under Ramakrishnapuram Panchayat limits. During the celebrations, the temple located about 150 meters from the village is open to visitors throughout and the residents of all villages can offer prayers and Prasadam. In the premises of the temple, they offer
Death by dirty water reveals dreadful truth about mission to put a tap in every house thehindu.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from thehindu.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
India's "untouchables" still face violence and discrimination for drinking or using water they are not supposed to. For the author, a Dalit himself, it's time for Indian environmentalists and researchers who are striving to provide equal water access to acknowledge the role caste is playing.