Some educated Indians want to end caste-based reservations, believing they cause division, but they still identify with their caste. This clearly shows the cultural and social attachments to caste that influence their views on education and equality. The Indian caste system is a traditional social hierarchy system that divides individuals into various groups according to... The post Educated Indians on Caste and Reservations appeared first on ..read more

The first thing that comes to mind when I hear that someone is from South India is of South Indian food. But I have never thought thoroughly about what problems they face when they move out of their state to Delhi (North India) compared to me, who is from North India and also moved out ... Read more The post Life at DU for South Indian Students appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

Imagine you’re at the market, and you see two watermelons: one with a normal color and another with a reddish inside, sweeter. Which one do you pick? Second one, right? Even the seller knows what you’re looking for. That’s why he chose a way to make you happy by adulterating the watermelon.Why did he choose ... Read more The post The Watermelon Story by Rajahanuman appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

1. What inspired the author to choose the pen name Rebecca Colt Aslan?I will share the answer to this as found in the forward of Some Truths Lie Beneath:“When I was a teenager, I created a pen name for myself based on three of my favorite books – Rebecca Colt Aslan. Rebecca because I loved ... Read more The post An Interview with Rebecca Colt Aslan, Author of Some Truths Lie Beneath appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

This morning I breakfasted on eggs, made bulls-eye. I prefer runny yolk and near raw albumen. Some would call it soul food. That got me thinking about the soul. So, what is this ‘soul’, I thought? The Buddhists shrug it off, saying there is no such thing. A few other faiths swear by it – ... Read more The post A SPIKE OF META HAZE: A SHORT COMMENTARY ON THE SOUL AND I appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

Imagine you’re at the market, and you see two watermelons: one with a normal color and another with a reddish inside, sweeter. Which one do you pick? Second one, right? Even the seller knows what you’re looking for. That’s why he chose a way to make you happy by adulterating the watermelon.Why did he choose ... Read more The post The Watermelon Story by Rajahanuman appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

Revisiting the past demands courage; when done with sensibility, the life experiences can provide a better understanding of ourselves. The book denotes that accepting unpleasant times is an act of healing, and we have the power to decide the course of our lives. ‘Some Truths Lie Beneath’ is a bundle of twists and turns life ... Read more The post Book Review: Some Truths Lie Beneath by Rebecca Colt Aslan appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

1. What inspired the author to choose the pen name Rebecca Colt Aslan?I will share the answer to this as found in the forward of Some Truths Lie Beneath:“When I was a teenager, I created a pan name for myself based on three of my favorite books – Rebecca Colt Aslan. Rebecca because I loved ... Read more The post An Interview with Rebecca Colt Aslan, Author of Some Truths Lie Beneath appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

Imagine waking up in the world of witches, demons, knights, kings, and every magical realm you have ever imagined. What will be the first thing you do if you know such a world exists? You will probably be cautious and want to find the doors to such a world, right? If yes, then, Lee Hunt’s ... Read more The post Book Review: Last Worst Hopes by Lee Hunt appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more

A resilient and joyful life story of love, grief, and hope, this memoir is a remarkable piece of writing. Sallie’s adventurous search for a companion is a bumpy ride. The potential matches, failed dates, and everything else are an attempt at finding a near-perfect man.As the pages turn, the words bring humor, shock, buzz, and ... Read more The post Book Review: Yes, Again: (Mis)adventures of a Wishful Thinker appeared first on Sociology Group: Welcome to Social Sciences Blog ..read more