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Caste System in India: From Four Varnas to Thousands of Jatis & Today’s Reservation Politics Home All Posts Caste System in India Caste System in India: From Four Varnas to Thousands of Jatis & Today’s Reservation Politics By Khem Raj 14 November 2025 Introduction When we talk about the caste system in India, most people immediately remember the famous four-fold Varna system mentioned in ancient texts – Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya and Shudra. But if we look at real Indian society today, we do not see just four groups. We see thousands of Jatis (endogamous caste groups) – different in every region, language and profession. Scholars estimate that ...

India’s Air Apocalypse: Why Himalayan States Like Himachal Are Now Breathing Unhealthy Air Home › Environment › India’s Air Apocalypse India’s Air Apocalypse: Why Himalayan States Like Himachal Are Now Breathing Unhealthy Air #Himachal #Pollution #Climate #Tourism By Khem Raj • Updated today For decades, Indians treated the Himalaya as a backup pair of lungs. When the cities soured, the hills were our sweet escape. That story is cracking. Shimla, Manali, Kullu, Dharamshala, Solan, and especially the Baddi–Nalagarh belt now flash “Unhealthy” AQI far too often. This isn’t a random bad season; it’s a pattern built by how we travel, build, burn, and govern. This report maps the whole maze in plain words and hard logic, then lays out a fix that can start this month. Table of Contents Today’s Snapshot: ...

The Growing Drug Addiction Crisis in India and Himachal Pradesh | Chitta and the Lost Youth Drug addiction destroys lives — awareness article about Chitta and synthetic drugs. Home › Awareness › The Growing Drug Addiction Crisis in India and Himachal Pradesh The Growing Drug Addiction Crisis in India and Himachal Pradesh: When Dreams Turn to Dust Author: Spiritual Himalaya Diaries | Because every life deserves a second chance. Introduction: The Darkness Behind the Mountains India—land of youth, culture, and progress—is facing an invisible war. A war not fought with weapons, but with needles, powders, and pills. Drug addiction, once confined to urban corners, has seeped deep into our villages, schools, and hearts. In the tranquil hills of Himachal Pradesh, once known fo...