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India鈥檚 caste system, one of the world鈥檚 oldest social hierarchies, has shaped lives for centuries, granting privileges to some while oppressing others. Although caste based discrimination was banned in 1948, its influence hasn鈥檛 gone away and is now spilling into our social media feeds, with some young women asserting pride in their caste identities.

We鈥檙e joined by correspondents from Delhi, Umang Poddar and Divya Arya, who explain the complexities of caste and unravel this new trend on Instagram.

We also hear from two Indians, Sachin and Christina, who come from different ends of the system. Their insights help us explore the ongoing impact of caste in India today.

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Presenter: William Lee Adams
Producers: Baldeep Chahal & Hayley Clarke
Editor: Verity Wilde