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Mainstream, Vol 64 No 12, May 1, 2026

Remembering Andre Beteille: Some Reflections on Caste in India Today | Srinivasulu Karli

Friday 1 May 2026, by Karli Srinivasulu

With the passing of Andre Beteille, a scholar who shaped generations of students and devoted more than five decades to research in Indian sociology, we witness the close of a remarkable legacy that was distinguished by an exceptional synthesis of theoretical depth and experiential understanding, firmly grounded in rigorous fieldwork. Beteille