The court’s observation has drawn attention because it intersects with a major unresolved issue — the legal status of Dalits who convert to Christianity or Islam.
New Delhi: In a ruling with significant implications for caste and minority rights, the Allahabad High Court on February 10 observed that conversion or marriage does not alter a person’s caste status, reiterating that…
The National Dalit Christian Watch said the elevation of Cardinal Poola ‘represents a moment of encouragement for marginalised communities within the Church,’ expressing hope that his leadership would strengthen the Church’s moral voice against caste-based discrimination and social exclusion.
New Delhi: In a landmark moment for the Catholic Church in India, Cardinal Poola Anthony, the country’s first Dalit cardinal, has been elected President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), the apex representative…
Sister Manju Devarapalli, General Secretary of National Dalit Christian Watch, lays bare the painful realities of caste within the Indian Church and the organisation’s mission to build a truly inclusive Christian community.
In the Kingdom of God that Jesus Christ spoke of, there is no discrimination. Everyone is a rightful heir — irrespective of caste, gender, nationality, or race. Yet, within the Indian Church, caste quietly endures,…
Coordinated by the Conference of Religious India, Catholic congregations provided food, essentials, and hope to flood-hit communities in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad: After days of torrential rain triggered flash floods in Hyderabad last week, hundreds of families living along the Musi River were left stranded as water swept through their homes. The sudden surge, caused by…
Born into a Dalit Christian family facing double discrimination, Suneina Gill saw education as the only path to dignity. She rose from humble beginnings to win a gold medal in law. Now, she dreams of using the courts to become a voice for the voiceless and a champion of justice.
Lack of opportunities and guidance has never stopped Suneina Gill from dreaming big — and pursuing those dreams with conviction. Belonging to the Dalit Christian community, she and her family faced double discrimination. With a…
The nuns, who were arrested on the allegations of human trafficking and forced religious conversion on July 25 in Chhattisgarh, were released on bail on August 2. Their arrest sparked nationwide protests.
New Delhi: After spending 10 days in prison, the two Catholic nuns who were arrested from the Durg railway station in Chhattisgarh were released on bail on Saturday, August 2. The legal battle for their…
The ruling dismissed the Hindu American Foundation’s allegation that the enforcement of anti-caste policies by the California Civil Rights Department violated the ‘constitutional rights of all Hindu Americans’.
New Delhi: In a major win for the anti-caste movement in the United States of America, the US District Court for the Eastern District of California on July 18 upheld the state's constitutional authority to…
July 5 marks the four death anniversary of the Jesuit priest, whose life was devoted to securing Adivasi rights. He died four years ago on this very day in detention.
The National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) stands with countless voices across the country in mourning the loss of Fr. Stan Swamy, the Jesuit priest and relentless advocate for Adivasi rights, who passed away in judicial…
Organised by the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW), the meeting brought together scholars, clergy, civil society members, and activists to confront long-standing issues
Bengaluru: In a powerful state-level meeting held at the Indian Social Institute, Dalit Christians from across Karnataka came together on May 17 under the banner of the National Dalit Christian Watch (NDCW) to spotlight the…
Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. The outspoken Pope addressed not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. The Pope lent his voice to almost every modern issue facing the world, often taking the side of the marginalised and […]
Pope Francis was one of the most popular popes in decades and a towering figure on the world stage. The outspoken Pope addressed not just Catholics but the men and women of our time. The…
