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October 11, 2008 12:17:23 AM CDT


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  • July 2008
    • Indian Politician Bridges Caste Divide

      Indian Politician Bridges Caste Divide

      (Newser) - Kumari Mayawati, the 5-foot-tall, unmarried member of the so-called untouchable caste, has gained unprecedented power and stature in Indian politics. The leader of the nation's most populous state, Mayawati is positioning herself to become India's next prime minister, a feat that would have been unthinkable until recently and for which she can thank the support of both lower- and higher-caste voters, reports the New York Times.   More »

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      India   politics   caste system   untouchables   Uttar Pradesh

  • January 2008
    • Grandfather Charged in Deadly Fire

      Grandfather Charged in Deadly Fire

      (Newser) - In the third case since August of a Chicago-area Indian family using fire in a domestic dispute, a 57-year old who disapproved of his daughter's marriage was charged Monday night with murdering his pregnant daughter, son-in-law, and grandson by setting fire to their apartment building. Subhash Chander told police he disliked his son-in-law, who came from a lower caste, the Chicago Tribune reports. More »

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      murder   family   arson   caste system

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