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The Hindu
23 minutes ago
- The Hindu
Review of Meet The Savarnas by Ravikant Kisana
Babasaheb Ambedkar famously compared the caste system to a tower with no staircase, one that offered no way for occupants of one floor (allotted to one caste) to climb up or down to another. 'The floor on which one is born is also the one on which one dies,' he said. In Meet the Savarnas, Ravikant Kisana, an academic specialising in cultural studies, forges a new metaphor from Marilyn Loden's concept of 'glass ceiling' — used to explain how patriarchy and sexism hold women back — to describe savarna supremacy. 'Think of south Asia — India especially — as full of people sitting in a cramped and dirty basement… looking up at what is a glass ceiling for them but is, in fact, a floor above which lives a very small group of people,' he writes. The group above are the savarnas, who 'have access to all the switches in all the rooms of the house, including the basement. They switch on the lights and switch them off at will.' Invisible barriers A glass floor that's also a glass ceiling is a powerful image. It encapsulates the invisible barriers that kick in to prevent someone from rising above their caste-mandated station while also protecting those above from falling lower, thereby cementing the segregation of the basement dwellers from those above ground. The vantage point of caste discourse in India is typically above the glass floor, looking down. Kisana, in a startling inversion, points the lens of anthropological scrutiny upwards, from below the glass floor. What emerges is a searing social commentary that unpeels, with wit and precision, layers of congenital hypocrisy, narcissistic entitlement and delusions of grandeur that have propped up a hereditary elite's fantasies about themselves. What happens when a caste marginalised person realises that their world and opinions is of no consequence in the privileged realm of 'serious' people? In Kisana's case, it launches him on a quest for savarna validation that morphs into a journey of self-discovery, and also, for the purposes of this book, an adventure in 'other'-discovery. Kisana is good at switching registers from the personal to the social, the economic and the political to ask questions that would seem obvious anywhere except in discourses steeped in the savarna imaginary. He wonders, for instance, how in a country where 90% of the people earn less than ₹25,000 a month, hundreds of 'international' schools get away with charging lakhs of rupees as fees? Why do parents pay such absurd amounts? And who are these parents? 'The 'international' school has emerged as a narrow gatekept marker of 'eliteness' masquerading in the guise of academic 'excellence'', argues Kisana. 'It is this elusive tag that savarna parents are desperate to bestow upon their children — so desperate that paying lakhs for lower kindergarten is also tolerable.' In his telling, education is a mission-critical domain for servicing the core savarna values of gate-keeping and segregation. Savarna romance The chapters on love, sex and marriage explore what happens when an SC/ST or OBC person forms a relationship with an elite savarna, especially those who claim they don't 'see caste' in people. They discover, of course, that the world of savarna romance — populated by modern, progressive yet 'havan-compliant traditionalists' — rarely defies the norm of endogamy, with the terms of engagement (pun intended) widely disseminated by Bollywood where every love story is a savarna love story. Kisana's sharpest indictment is reserved for the cohort of millennial savarnas who had anointed themselves the stewards of India's economic lift-off. Today, the Great Indian Dream is dead. No one talks of Make in India or Digital India or 100 smart cities anymore. What went wrong? In Kisana's analysis, the implosion was pre-ordained, given the 'universally embedded impulse of exclusion' that manifests in multiple ways including, for instance, in urban planning that rarely respects the rights of low income residents, in delivering a 'competition-free monopoly over commerce to the Bania communities', and in the elite savarna 'pivot' to a strongman politician who was expected to champion their business interests against 'the legitimate concerns of the marginalised'. Flight of the elites Now, with their dream of 'Shining India' in tatters, lakhs of elite savarnas have fled India for the First World. Despite being in the driver's seat since independence, they failed spectacularly in nation-building — the quintessential project of modernity. According to Kisana, it is this failure that triggered their retreat from woke modernity and pushed them to embrace religion and half-baked history, realms where they can have the last word without fear of being challenged. In eight chapters that you can race through in one sitting, Kisana combines memoir, social observation, ethnographic insights and cultural exposition to fashion a mirror for the average — in every sense of the word — savarna. No reader, whether from above or below the glass floor, can get through these pages without multiple moments of discomfiting self-recognition. sampath.g@
Economic Times
23 minutes ago
- Economic Times
Numerology Horoscope Today, 8th August, 2025: Sawan's Sacred Power of Purpose, Stillness, and Soulful Strength Guided by Numbers 8 and 7
Synopsis August 8, 2025, is infused with the potent energy of Date Number 8 and Universal Day Number 7—a unique blend of grounded ambition and spiritual introspection. Today bridges the material and the mystical, asking you to take action from a soul-aligned place. Today calls for bold steps—but rooted in awareness. Move forward not to seek approval, but because it aligns with your inner might feel a tug-of-war between worldly goals and inner guidance. But when these two align, miracles unfold. Power without purpose is hollow, but power rooted in presence becomes unstoppable. ET Online Numerology Horoscope Today, 8th August, 2025: Reclaim your strength. Let your actions be rooted in purpose and your silence be filled with certainty. Numerology Horoscope Today, 8th August, 2025: Power in Presence, Harmony in Action & Purposeful RenewalThe number 8 speaks of strength, success, karma, and long-term vision. It's about knowing your worth and stepping into leadership. Paired with the deeply intuitive vibration of Universal number 7, the day carries a sacred sense of purpose. You're not just moving for the sake of momentum—you're being called to act from spiritual is the kind of day where clarity emerges not from noise, but from truth. It's about integrating your spiritual wisdom into your worldly goals. Let your actions today reflect your values. Be intentional. Be courageous. Be today is not about speed—it's about From the Inside Out Your natural leadership energy is amplified today—but make sure it's not coming from ego but inner alignment. Let your purpose guide your plans. A small decision made from the heart can ripple into something great. Lucky Colour: Cobalt Blue Lucky Time: Morning Financial Tip: Revisit an old strategy—it may hold the key to progress. Relationship Tip: Don't dominate—invite shared direction. Affirmation: 'I lead with purpose, grounded in inner wisdom.' Balance Compassion with Clarity Your gentle nature can sometimes cloud your judgment—especially when others take advantage of your kindness. Today, set clear boundaries without guilt. Kindness isn't weakness—it's wisdom in motion. Lucky Colour: Silver Lucky Time: Late Evening Financial Tip: Give only what feels emotionally balanced. Relationship Tip: Say no with softness—it's still love. Affirmation: 'I honor others with empathy and myself with truth.' Let Creativity Serve a Higher Purpose You're full of expressive energy today—but don't scatter it. Channel it into something meaningful. Whether it's art, words, or ideas—let your creations carry a message of wisdom or healing. Lucky Colour: Golden Amber Lucky Time: Afternoon Financial Tip: Present your talent with confidence—it can open doors. Relationship Tip: Don't entertain drama—stay centered. Affirmation: 'I create with intention and inspire with truth.' Build Slowly, Build Wisely Today supports long-term planning and quiet progress. You don't need recognition—what you're building speaks for itself. Trust your timing. Slow, consistent action is your superpower today. Lucky Colour: Forest Green Lucky Time: Mid-Morning Financial Tip: Prioritize structure over speed—systems matter. Relationship Tip: Emotional consistency brings trust. Affirmation: 'I honor steady growth and trust the strength of my foundations.' Freedom With Focus is Your Magic Formula You may feel torn between the desire to break free and the need to follow through. The sweet spot is this: follow your truth with discipline. A focused rebel creates revolutions. Lucky Colour: Teal Lucky Time: Late Afternoon Financial Tip: Rethink a risk—it may be smarter with structure. Relationship Tip: A surprising connection may deepen if you stay present. Affirmation: 'I move freely, guided by clarity and intention.' Serve With Strength, Not Sacrifice You're being called into greater responsibility—but don't let it weigh you down. Today reminds you that care should come with clarity. Help others without losing yourself in the process. Lucky Colour: Pearl White Lucky Time: Early Evening Financial Tip: Give wisely—balance compassion with practicality. Relationship Tip: Be supportive, but don't overextend emotionally. Affirmation: 'I nurture others while honoring my own balance and power.' Merge Intuition With Action Your spiritual energy is high—but don't float too far above the ground. Bring your insights into practical motion. It is a perfect day for manifesting your inner knowing into real-world steps. Lucky Colour: Deep Violet Lucky Time: Night Financial Tip: Meditate on your next financial step—the answer will feel calm and clear. Relationship Tip: A soulful conversation may awaken new understanding. Affirmation: 'I turn inner wisdom into purposeful action.' This Day Was Made For You Today mirrors your core energy—strength, depth, and karma. But don't rush. Use your influence with integrity. What you plant today—mentally, emotionally, financially—will echo for a long time. Be wise, be kind, be conscious. Lucky Colour: Charcoal Black Lucky Time: Midday Financial Tip: Reinvest in something aligned with long-term vision. Relationship Tip: Be direct—but also be soft with those you care about. Affirmation: 'I own my power with humility and use it with purpose.' Let Go To Rise Higher Emotions may run deep today—but they hold gold. Don't resist what surfaces. This is a day of karmic release, forgiveness, and soul healing. The more you release, the lighter your path becomes. Lucky Colour: Crimson Rose Lucky Time: Twilight Financial Tip: Clear emotional debts—they drain more than you realize. Relationship Tip: A conversation from the heart can be truly liberating. Affirmation: 'I release with love and rise in soulful freedom.' Conclusion:August 8, 2025, is a rare fusion of power and presence—a day when your outer success can be a reflection of your inner truth. It's not about being loud or fast; it's about being aligned. Listen to your inner voice before making external moves. Use your influence with grace. Let your strength come from is your invitation to reclaim personal power, with awareness as your guide. When you move with both purpose and peace, the world responds not just to what you do but to who you are. This Numerology Horoscope has been curated by expert Numerologist Bhanupriya Mishra of For feedback, please write to hello@ Also Read: Raksha Bandhan 2025 Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by a 3rd party. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. 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Hindustan Times
23 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Sudden holiday rejig disrupts PAT exam in schools
MUMBAI: A last-minute change in festive holidays has forced government and government-aided schools to rejig the exam schedule of the Progressive Assessment Test (PAT), causing frustration among students, teachers and school staff. Sudden holiday rejig disrupts PAT exam in schools Confusion arose on Thursday after the state Education Department issued a circular, informing schools that the state government had declared a holiday for Narali Pournima on Friday, August 8, and another for Gauri Visarjan, on September 2, while cancelling the holidays previously scheduled for Dahi Handi on August 16 and Anant Chaturdashi on September 6. This unexpected switch has disrupted the ongoing Progressive Assessment Test (PAT) conducted by the Education Department from August 6 to 8. The English paper, originally scheduled for Friday, August 8, has been rescheduled to Monday, August 11. Many schools had communicated the original exam schedule to students and parents, and the circular on Thursday was released too late for timely updates. Srinivas Narayan, a parent from South Mumbai, asked how students could attend school on days like Dahi Handi and Anant Chaturdashi, when heavy traffic and public celebrations disrupt vehicular movement. Teachers and school managers are also upset. They say these last-minute decisions interfere with pre-planned academic schedules. Subhash More, a representative of the Shikshak Bharati Sanghatana, a teachers' union, had written to the Education Department, urging them not to change the school calendar mid-year, as it creates confusion for everyone. The University of Mumbai has also been forced to postpone some of its exams scheduled for Friday due to the revised holidays.
