How prominent is the Indian caste system today?

The caste system is deeply entrenched in the minds of contemporary Indian society and to some extent the modern indian society too.. * Brahmins are still considered the messengers of God (a lie that has been told for thousands of years). read more

The caste system is deeply entrenched in the minds of contemporary Indian society and to some extent the modern indian society too.. Brahmins are still considered the messengers of God (a lie that has been told for thousands of years).only they have the portals to heaven and the communication link with God (no idea which network it is). read more

The caste system in India is the paradigmatic ethnographic example of caste. It has origins in ancient India, and was transformed by various ruling elites in medieval, early-modern, and modern India, especially the Mughal Empire and the British Raj. It is today the basis of educational and job reservations in India. read more