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A Poisonous Poison| Casteism A Boon or Curse? A Six-Part Reflective Series  by Rakesh Kushwaha Introduction  Casteism - a poisonous poison that has shaped India for centuries. Some call it tradition . Some call it identity . Some call it a system . But for those who have lived through its many layers, it becomes an experience of pain, adjustment, confusion, survival , and sometimes, silent rebellion. This series is not built on books or borrowed ideas. It flows from my eyes, ears, memories , and lived reality  -  • from a remote village to South Mumbai , • from district boards to international universities , • from childhood innocence to adult introspection. It is a journey through six layers of casteism -  from its cruel roots to its polished urban version , from visible discrimination to invisible profiling, from local identity to global freedom. Each part carries a different truth , a different observation , and a different turning point in m...