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Supreme Court clarifies: SC status for Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists; conversion ends benefits
The Supreme Court of India has reaffirmed that Scheduled Caste status, under the Constitution (Scheduled Castes) Order, 1950, applies to persons professing Hinduism, Sikhism, or Buddhism and ceases upon conversion to any other religion. The ruling emphasizes constitutional continuity under Article 341 and clarifies that expansions of eligibility are for Parliament to decide, not the…
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Not So Salient: Exposing Caste Stereotypes and Defending Hindu American Civil Rights
Harvard’s “The Brahminist Veto” casts Hindu Americans as a theocratic fringe, but the evidence points elsewhere: routine civic advocacy, due process in high-profile investigations, and a consistent demand for equal respect in academic settings. The record shows that caricatures of Hindu theologythrough misreadings of texts like Manusmriti and the Purusha Suktaignore scholarly consensus and historical…
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CoHNA Welcomes the Veto of SB403 as a Victory for Justice and Equality before Law
Discover the recent victory for justice and equality as the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) celebrates California Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of SB403. Governor Newsom’s decision to label the bill “unnecessary” aligns with CoHNA’s stance that existing laws effectively address discrimination in all forms. The bill, which stirred controversy, was seen by the…