https://en.themooknayak.com/discussion-interview/caste-enumeration-in-the-digital-census-a-necessary-foundation-for-social-justice https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-05/mn5gqn61/GeminiGeneratedImage9zptd09zptd09zpt-1.png A dataset that does not fully capture the diversity of Indian society risks limiting the effectiveness of governance. themooknayak-en en 2026-04-05T17:25:00.000+05:30 Caste Enumeration in the Digital Census: A Necessary Foundation for Social Justice Census 2027, caste census, equitable policy-making https://en.themooknayak.com/education/odisha-increases-scst-reservation-from-20-to-3875-in-medical-technical-education-introduces-1125-quota-for-obc-students https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-05/vzfliq6f/GeminiGeneratedImage9xthvj9xthvj9xth-1.png The total vertical reservation will remain within the 50% limit set by the Supreme Court. themooknayak-en en 2026-04-05T16:35:00.000+05:30 Odisha Increases SC/ST Reservation from 20% to 38.75% in Medical & Technical Education, Introduces 11.25% Quota for OBC Students Odisha’s education system, Odisha reservation policy update, social equality, professional education https://en.themooknayak.com/women-news/meerut-retired-judge-celebrates-daughters-divorce-with-dhol-dance-sweets-its-my-duty-to-keep-her-happy https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-05/x40tnk0o/divorce-news.jpg As soon as the divorce was formalized, Pranita’s family gave her a grand welcome. Dhol and nagade beats echoed as family members, including her retired judge father, danced and celebrated. themooknayak-en en 2026-04-05T12:22:51.048+05:30 Meerut Retired Judge Celebrates Daughter’s Divorce with Dhol, Dance & Sweets: “It’s My Duty to Keep Her Happy” Divorce celebrations, outdated social norms, parental support https://en.themooknayak.com/lgbtq-news/we-will-do-your-dna-test-to-see-if-you-are-really-ambedkars-daughter-shocking-casteist-attack-on-dalit-trans-activist-grace-banu-at-delhi-consultation https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-04/zeli28fo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-9.06.33-PM.jpeg This is an AI-generated symbolic representation for illustrative purposes only. It does not depict actual events or individuals. themooknayak-en en 2026-04-04T17:50:11.630+05:30 “We Will Do Your DNA Test to See If You Are Really Ambedkar’s Daughter”- Shocking Casteist Attack on Dalit Trans Activist Grace Banu at Delhi Consultation trans rights, Laxmi Narayan Tripathi , Aryan Pasha, Ambedkarite Identity, Casteism in the Trans Community, Transgender Amendment Act 2026 https://en.themooknayak.com/bahujan-nayak/dalit-history-month-massachusetts-joins-list-of-regions-observing-dr-br-ambedkar-equality-day-on-april-14 https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/i6cdoh16/Florida-ambedkarites.jpg Florida Ambedkarites Annual Retreat 2026 themooknayak-en en 2026-04-04T02:02:00.000+05:30 Dalit History Month: Massachusetts Joins List of Regions Observing Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equality Day on April 14 Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Equality Day, Massachusetts, Governor Maura T. Healey https://en.themooknayak.com/tribal-news/ground-report-water-crisis-deepens-in-hundreds-of-villages-in-mps-panna-farming-and-livelihoods-at-stake https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/taeugb1q/1001816722.jpg This ground report by The Mooknayak reveals that hundreds of villages in the district are battling an acute drinking water shortage, where water is no longer just a necessity but a daily battle for survival. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/xljpvn4f/1001816467.png Young children hauling water instead of going to school. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/i8lqpmi1/1001816527.png Water scarcity is no longer just a problem - it’s a looming threat to their survival and future. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/iq13wccr/Panna-ground-report.avif Farming has become difficult for the tribal population. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/q5bfby7l/water.avif Fetching water here is not a chore: it’s a full day’s labor. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/9yauuuf8/1001816485.png The tank has remained incomplete for over a year. https://media.assettype.com/themooknayak-en/2026-04-03/3jdenniv/1001816484.png Rajju Patel, Deputy Sarpanch of the village themooknayak-en en 2026-04-04T00:55:29.443+05:30 Water Crisis in Panna Forces Adivasi Families to Abandon Farming, Migrate for Labor | Ground Report from Bundelkhand's Drying Heartland Water Crisis in Panna, Livelihoods at Stake, Adivasi villages, Bundelkhand's Drying Heartland, Adivasi Rights in India, water emergency