# caste (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover caste. Page: Feed: --- ## [Autonomy Measurement Illusion: Relational Influences on Indian Women’s Freedom](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/8/17/autonomy-measurement-illusion-relational-influences-on-indian-womens-freedom) _2026-08-17 · Mihika Sangtani · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ Autonomy has long been measured as independent decision-making, built largely on Western samples. For Indian women, however, autonomy is negotiated within their families. Their own wishes come after those of their husbands and children, and sacrificing their desires for the good of the family has become the norm. This blog describes how this is a fundamental mismeasurement error of women’s agency,… ## [LPG and West Asia Crisis](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/8/10/lpg-and-west-asia-crisis) _2026-08-10 · Anirudh Tagat · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ The effects of the conflict in West Asia have reached far beyond the region and ripple into the kitchens of a lot of India’s households. Given that India imports 60% of its LPG, with 90% sourced from the Middle East, even a slight disruption along the Strait of Hormuz can tremendously affect the availability and prices of the clean cooking gas. In response, the rural households may immediately… ## [Process Reforms - Fixing the Nuts and Bolts of the Indian Economy](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/8/3/process-reforms-fixing-the-nuts-and-bolts-of-the-indian-economy) _2026-08-03 · Shreya Shinde · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ India's problem is not lack of regulation but over-regulation of standards and procedures which has ramifications over micro as well as macro dimensions of the Indian economy. Policy makers have come with both macro as well as micro solutions to solve the problems of over-regulation in the Indian economy. But what has been importantly sidelined from the literature of public policy and Indian… ## [Why Do We Delay Career Preparation?](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/7/27/why-do-we-delay-career-preparation) _2026-07-27 · Mildred Pereira · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ Students are often told to start early, plan ahead, and stay competitive. Yet many still delay career preparation, not because they do not care, but because the future feels uncertain, overwhelming, and emotionally loaded. In a VUCA world: volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous, career decisions can trigger anxiety, avoidance, and fear of regret. This blog looks at why that delay happens and… ## [The Architecture of the Bat: How Batman Remains "The Same" Across Various Iterations](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/7/20/the-architecture-of-the-bat-how-batman-remains-the-same-across-various-iterations) _2026-07-20 · Sarang Kulkarni · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ Batman is more than a superhero; he is a cultural mirror that has reflected more than eighty years of shifting societal ideologies. For over eight decades, Batman has remained one of the most adaptable characters in popular culture. But how does a character who varies so radically remain recognizable as the same person? ## [Hacking the Matrix: Why India’s Sustainability Needs UX, Not Awareness](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/7/13/hacking-the-matrix-why-indias-sustainability-needs-ux-not-awareness) _2026-07-13 · Ritu Pradhan · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ We often treat environmental crises in India as a "software" issue, shouting at people to change their behavior while ignoring the broken "hardware" of our systems. Between high-stress urban life and a literal "survival tax" on our mental bandwidth, sustainable living feels like a mental workout we can’t afford. This blog explores how we can hack our cognitive defaults to make green choices… ## [Are Women Truly Free? Rethinking Selfhood in Modern India](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/6/8/are-women-truly-free-rethinking-selfhood-in-modern-india-TZ5BE) _2026-07-06 · Vaishnavi Sapkale · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ This piece examines the sociocultural and psychological tensions faced by women in India who are caught between modern opportunities and the mythic ideal of the "perfect woman". This ideal requires women to be simultaneously professionally successful and domestically efficient, creating an unspoken set of norms that often leads to anxiety, exhaustion, and a disconnected sense of self. A central… ## [Salvador Minuchin- A Shift From The ‘Whys’ To The ‘Hows’ Of Family Dynamics](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/6/29/salvador-minuchin-a-shift-from-the-whys-to-the-hows-of-family-dynamics) _2026-06-29 · Afshan Yaligar · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ This article serves as a beginner’s guide to understanding Salvador Minuchin and his contributions to the field of Family Therapy in Psychology. It discusses some of his works and how Minuchin was an important pioneer in shifting perspectives from the disease model to not just understanding the reasons behind psychological distress but also understanding ‘how’ environmental influences (in this… ## [AI, Indigenous Knowledge, and the Politics of Data Governance](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/6/22/ai-indigenous-knowledge-and-the-politics-of-data-governance) _2026-06-22 · Akshata Nete · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ Bikram from Odisha is not the first Adivasi to advocate for his tribe’s cultural identity, but the involvement of artificial intelligence (AI) in this fight is new and debatable. The world increasingly uses AI for preserving Indigenous traditions. However, AI reflects Western-centered data systems and biases, often positioning Indigenous and global South communities as mere data sources rather… ## [Narcissism and the Journey to Materialistic Pursuits](https://www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/6/15/narcissism-and-the-journey-to-materialistic-pursuits) _2026-06-15 · Devanshi Singh · Blog | Monk Prayogshala_ A trend in modern culture has pushed young people towards materialistic lifestyle choices, due to which some tend to show narcissism. The term ‘narcissism’ was derived from the Greek mythology of Narcissus. Narcissism is a dark, negative trait and is divided into two categories: grandiose and vulnerable. In life, two types of goals can be pursued: intrinsic or extrinsic. Narcissistic people find… ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mdcG9RXbWttF) _2026-06-15 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Delay in Fellowships, Institutional Hypocrisy, Research setbacks: A Hidden Crisis in Odisha’s Higher Education](https://nirvedaodisha.in/post-in-english/delay-in-fellowships-institutional-hypocrisy-research-setbacks-a-hidden-crisis-in-odishas-higher-education/) _2026-03-02 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ Nirad Kumar Pradhan Lecturer in Political Science, Belpahar Degree College, Jharsuguda Tapan Kumar Sethi Assistant Professor (Guest) in Political Science, Rama Devi Women’s University, Bhubaneswar When strengthening India’s research system, the focus is often on building better laboratories, expanding libraries, and opening new universities. However, the real problems lie in bureaucratic files,… ## [Re-analysing CJI B. R. Gavai’s position on creamy layer: Issues and implication](https://nirvedaodisha.in/opinion/re-analysing-cji-b-r-gavais-position-on-creamy-layer-issues-and-implication/) _2025-11-29 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ While speaking at the event “India and the Living Indian Constitution at 75 Years” on Sunday, 16 November 2025, CJI B. R. Gavai shared some observations regarding SC reservation. He stated that the creamy layer (people) should not be included in Scheduled caste reservation. He argued that the children of the top officers (like IAS \[…\] The post Re-analysing CJI B. R. Gavai’s position on creamy… ## [Status of Guest Faculty in Higher Education of Odisha](https://nirvedaodisha.in/post-in-english/status-of-guest-faculty-in-higher-education-of-odisha/) _2025-11-09 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ Status of Guest Faculty in Odisha Odisha, like many Indian states, is facing a serious shortage of regular (permanent) teaching faculty across colleges, and universities. To bridge gaps in staff strength, the state has been heavily reliant on guest faculty, including re-engagement of retired teachers. While guest faculty provide short-term relief, there are concerns about \[…\] The post Status of… ## [Communal Harmony: Our Shared Responsibility](https://nirvedaodisha.in/post-in-english/communal-harmony-our-shared-responsibility/) _2025-10-11 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ Cuttack is often seen as a symbol of communal harmony since thousands of years. The two major communities, Hindu and Muslims are working interdependently since ages during the time of different occasions of festivals in the city. However the recent tension in Cuttack of Odisha is an alarming reminder of how delicate peace can be \[…\] The post Communal Harmony: Our Shared Responsibility appeared… ## [बदले नहीं है ये दिन](https://nirvedaodisha.in/poem-%e0%ac%95%e0%ac%ac%e0%ac%bf%e0%ac%a4%e0%ac%be/%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%b2%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a8%e0%a4%b9%e0%a5%80%e0%a4%82-%e0%a4%b9%e0%a5%88-%e0%a4%af%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a6%e0%a4%bf%e0%a4%a8/) _2025-08-27 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ सोचा था कि बदल गए है ये दिन यहाँ तो पढ़ने वाले भी, रहे गए अज्ञान। स्वाधीनता का बात, जो हंसते खिलते करते है हमारा खुशी, हसी उनसे रोज चुभते है । संदेश समानता का, ज़ुबान से सुनाते हैं, बीज जो अपमान का दिल में बोते हैं। भले ही ज्ञान का भंडार हो इनके सर \[…\] The post बदले नहीं है ये दिन appeared first on ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା . ## [Savitribai: The Flame of Dawn](https://nirvedaodisha.in/poem-%e0%ac%95%e0%ac%ac%e0%ac%bf%e0%ac%a4%e0%ac%be/savitribai-the-flame-of-dawn/) _2025-08-18 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ In days when silence ruled the land, And chains of caste held tight each hand, When women’s dreams were locked away, She rose a spark that lit the day. A daughter born in shadows deep, Where girls were taught to bow and weep, Yet in her soul, a fire grew, Of justice, strength, and \[…\] The post Savitribai: The Flame of Dawn appeared first on ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା . ## [वो तुम्हारी बजे थे](https://nirvedaodisha.in/poem-%e0%ac%95%e0%ac%ac%e0%ac%bf%e0%ac%a4%e0%ac%be/%e0%a4%b5%e0%a5%8b-%e0%a4%a4%e0%a5%81%e0%a4%ae%e0%a5%8d%e0%a4%b9%e0%a4%be%e0%a4%b0%e0%a5%80-%e0%a4%ac%e0%a4%9c%e0%a5%87-%e0%a4%a5%e0%a5%87/) _2025-08-10 · nirvedaodisha (ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା) · ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା_ जिन्हें तुम अछूत मानते थे, वही तुम्हारी आज़ादी का कारण थे। जहाँ से तुमने चुप्पी तोड़ी, वहीं से वो तुम्हारी आगाज बने। जहाँ तुमने बदलाव खोजा, वहीं से वो तुम्हारी शुरुआत बने। जहाँ से तुमने देखना सीखा, वहीं से वो तुम्हारे सपने बने। तुम लिखने लगे, पढ़ने लगे,हसने लगे घर के अलावा बाहर की ज़िंदगी \[…\] The post वो तुम्हारी बजे थे appeared first on ନିର୍ବେଦ ଓଡିଶା .