The Indian government has long insisted that the social hierarchy has no place in the country, which banned caste ...

India’s caste system has roots in Hindu scriptures ... and critics alleged the partial findings showed data anomalies and methodology issues. It was also separate from the national census ...

(CNN) — For millions across India, a rigid caste system thousands of years old still dictates much of daily life – from social circles to dating pools to job opportunities and schooling.