India’s current policy caps quotas at 50 per cent, with 27 per cent reserved for OBCs. Caste is an ancient system of social hierarchy in India and is critical to Indian life and politics.

India will include caste details in its next census, a move likely to have sweeping socio-economic and political ramifications for the world's most populous country. Information Minister Ashwini ...

Today, Maheshwari sarees have found their place on global ramps and in boutique collections. In Maheshwar, they are still deeply personal, a symbol of pride, livelihood, and living history.

Since the origin of Maheshwari sarees in the 18th century, women tend to drape this iconic fabric in an accentuated way, expressing the rich heritage ...

There was some negativity after Lok Sabha elections," he said. Maheshwari said due to Delhi elections, they could not give much attention to the organisational preparations in UP.