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Scroll.in
04-07-2025
- General
- Scroll.in
Scroll Adda: Why this Ambedkarite academic wants more people to study India's Savarnas
Play India's caste system is unique. Nowhere else in the world does this system of thousands of graded endogamous groups exist. At the top of the pyramid are the dwija savarna castes: Brahmins, Baniyas and Kshatriyas. Nearly two millennia of caste privilege means Savarnas dominate Indian society. Culture, politics and the economy in India are Savarna controlled. Yet, there exists very little study of them as a distinct group. Enter Ravikant Kisana, whose new book, Meet the Savarnas, intends to fill the gap. We spoke to him on Scroll Adda's third episode to try and understand why he wants to study upper castes. Contribute to the Scroll Studio Fund to help us produce better video journalism for you. View this post on Instagram
Mint
23-06-2025
- Mint
Bengaluru woman confronts Rapido auto driver for alleged theft attempt, video goes viral
A Bengaluru woman's shocking encounter with a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver has gone viral, raising fresh concerns around rider safety on app-based transport platforms. The woman, Janhavi Kshatriyas, a model and fashion designer, posted a video on Instagram showing her confronting the driver after she allegedly caught him trying to steal from her handbag. According to her detailed post, the incident occurred during a recent ride when she noticed the driver repeatedly watching her through the rearview mirror, which made her uncomfortable. She messaged a friend to alert them and mentioned that her phone was running low on battery. She then requested the driver to let her pay the fare before the ride ended, citing her phone's battery issue- a request he accepted. But soon after, the driver allegedly took her phone under the pretext of helping her charge it. 'That's something I now regret,' she wrote. Kshatriyas also mentioned an inappropriate religious remark made by the driver during the trip. The situation escalated when she stepped out briefly to purchase coffee powder. On returning, she claims to have found the driver attempting to unzip her handbag. 'He was caught red-handed. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was trying to pull it out,' she said, adding that he didn't realise she was standing behind him. In the video, the driver is seen offering various excuses—including blaming a random bystander—before she publicly confronted him and recorded the moment. She later uploaded the video and shared his vehicle details online. The video has since gained traction on social media, drawing sharp reactions from users over the safety of women passengers. Responding to the post, Rapido issued a public apology on Instagram: 'Hi Janhavi, we sincerely apologise on behalf of the captain. This is not the kind of experience we aim to provide. We take customer safety seriously and follow a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour. Please allow us time to investigate.' The company also said it attempted to contact her but had not received a response. Kshatriyas concluded her post by highlighting broader concerns: 'This is not just about money. It's about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could've happened if I hadn't returned in time.'
India Today
22-06-2025
- India Today
Bengaluru woman confronts Rapido auto driver trying to steal from her bag, shares video
A woman from Bengaluru shared a video of herself confronting a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver who tried to steal from her handbag; the clip has since gone viral on social media. Janhavi Kshatriyas, a model and fashion designer, posted the video on Instagram and detailed the incident in the to Kshatriyas, the incident began during a recent ride when the driver kept watching her through the rearview camera. 'The driver was staring at me repeatedly through the rearview mirror in an uncomfortable, almost creepy way. I immediately informed my friend via Snapchat and mentioned that my phone battery was low,' she said in her told him she would prefer to pay before reaching the destination since her phone's battery was running low. He agreed, but the situation took a turn soon after. 'I even requested the driver to let me pay before my phone died, which he allowed. Later, he offered to charge my phone and took it in his hand, which I now regret,' she said. As they drove past a Hanuman statue, and she folded her hands in prayer, the driver made an offhand comment about her religion. 'He mocked me and asked if I was Hindu. When I said yes, he replied, 'You don't look like one,'' she wrote, calling the remark real shock came when she briefly stepped out to buy coffee powder. Upon returning, she saw the driver trying to unzip her handbag. 'I asked the driver to stop, crossed the road, and went to the shop. They didn't have it, so I came out quickly, only to witness the most shocking part,' she said. advertisement'He was caught red-handed. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was struggling to pull it out. He didn't realise I was standing right behind him,' Kshatriyas she confronted him, the driver mumbled excuses. He claimed he was trying to move the bag for 'safety' and then blamed a random girl nearby for the attempted theft. 'When I confronted him, he nervously claimed he was 'trying to move the bag behind to keep it safe' and even tried to blame a random girl nearby for trying to steal it,' Kshatriyas said. She clarified the situation to the bystanders and recorded the moment, sharing the video along with his vehicle details online. Kshatriyas concluded her post, saying, 'This is not just about money. This is about trust, safety, and dignity. I shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't returned in time.'Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Janhavi Kshatriyas (@janhavi_jaan_official)Rapido reacted to the viral post, saying, 'Hi Janhavi, we sincerely apologise on behalf of the captain. This is not the kind of experience we aim to provide. We take customer safety seriously and follow a zero-tolerance policy for such behaviour. Please allow us time to investigate.'advertisementIn a follow-up reply, Rapido also said they had tried reaching her but received no response. 'Let us know a convenient time to connect over a call. We appreciate your cooperation.'The incident prompted strong reactions from users online. See the comments here: As of now, Janhavi Kshatriyas has not shared any update regarding the incident. This article will be updated if she issues any further statements on the matter. Trending Reel
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Time of India
'Kept staring at me': Woman confronts auto driver over theft attempt; video goes viral
The woman confronted the rapido auto rickshaw driver and also shared his auto number A video of a woman catching a Rapido autorickshaw driver red-handed in Bengaluru went viral after he allegedly tried to steal money from her purse. The video sparked outrage on social media. The video was shared by Janhavi Kshatriyas, a fashion designer and model. In it, she can be seen confronting the rickshaw driver about his attempt to steal the money. She also reported the incident to Rapido. In a detailed post on Instagram , Kshatriyas described the entire episode. She had booked a Rapido Auto from Marathahalli to JP Nagar 7th Phase in Bengaluru. During the ride, the driver kept staring at her through the rearview mirror, which made her feel uncomfortable. She immediately informed her friend via Snapchat and mentioned that her phone battery was low. She then requested the driver to let her make the payment before her phone died, and he agreed. At 9.40 pm, about 1 km before reaching her home, her mother called and asked her to buy coffee powder. She asked the driver to stop, crossed the road and went into a shop. When she found the shop didn't have coffee powder, she exited quickly. That's when she caught the driver red-handed, attempting to open the front zip of her handbag. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Anvisa aprova solução para ajudar a reduzir gordura visceral da barriga em 7 dias! Você Mais Saudável Hoje Saiba Mais Undo The money was stuck in the zipper, and he was struggling to take it out. He didn't realize she was standing right behind him, watching everything. When she confronted him, he nervously claimed he was 'trying to move the bag behind to keep it safe,' and even tried to blame a random girl nearby for the theft attempt—despite being caught in the act. 'This is NOT just about money. This is about trust, safety, and dignity,' Kshatriyas wrote in her post. 'I shudder to think what could have happened if I hadn't returned in time.' She urged Rapido to take strict action against the driver and improve background checks, stressing that passenger safety is non-negotiable. She also warned others to stay alert, especially when traveling alone or late at night. She shared the date, time, auto number and location of the incident in her post. Several netizens expressed outrage over the incident. One user commented, 'Good thing you recorded and I'm glad you're okay!' Another wrote, 'I think this is one of the best videos—addressing a serious issue in the right way.' Rapido's official Instagram account also responded, condemning the incident. It issued a sincere apology on behalf of the captain for his irresponsible behavior and assured that strict action would be taken.
Indian Express
15-06-2025
- Indian Express
Bengaluru Rapido auto-rickshaw driver attempts to steal money from customer's purse, viral video sparks outrage: ‘He should be punished'
A video of a woman confronting a Rapido auto-rickshaw driver after he attempted to steal money from her purse has sparked outrage on social media. Janhavi Kshatriyas, a model and fashion designer, shared the video on her Instagram, sharing details of the incident. In a lengthy post, Kshatriyas shared that the auto-rickshaw driver kept looking at her through the rear-view camera during the ride. When asked if she could pay him before the ride ended, as her mobile phone's battery was about to run out, he agreed. Things turned suspicious when he commented on her religion. 'When we passed a Hanuman big statue and I instinctively folded my hands in prayer, he asked in a mocking tone: 'Oh, you pray? Are you Hindu?' I replied yes, and he retorted, 'You don't look like one.' I stayed calm, though that comment crossed a line,' she wrote. Further, Kshatriyas asked the auto-rickshaw driver to stop at a local shop as she had to buy coffee powder. When she returned from the shop, she saw the driver unzipping her handbag in an attempt to steal. 'I caught the driver red-handed trying to open the front zip of my handbag. My money was stuck in the zip, and he was struggling to take it out. He didn't realize I was standing right behind him, watching everything,' she said. 'When I confronted him, he nervously claimed he was 'trying to move the bag behind to keep it safe' and even tried to blame a random girl nearby for trying to steal it – despite the fact that I saw him with my own eyes. I even asked the girl to confirm and explained everything to her in public,' Kshatriyas shared. Along with the post, she shared a video revealing the driver's identity and his vehicle number. Watch the video here: A post shared by Janhavi Kshatriyas⚔️ (@janhavi_jaan_official) After the video went viral, Rapido issued an apology, promising to investigate the matter. 'Hi Janhavi, we sincerely apologize on behalf of the captain for his irresponsible behavior. This is certainly not the kind of experience we strive to provide. At Rapido, customer safety is our highest priority, and we have a zero-tolerance policy toward any form of inappropriate conduct. We kindly request your patience as we investigate this matter thoroughly and provide further assistance regarding this,' the company responded. Several social media users condemned the incident, demanding strict action against the driver. 'He should be punished,' a user wrote. 'Government should take action on auto drivers they are creating ruscus in city,' another user commented.
