Not to be confused with: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plan_Dalet

More link of interest: Food of Dalits: https://homegrown.co.in/article/803216/dalit-identity-and-fo... https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/wJzDhGEE4csaX2BjhjHMsL/A-st... https://www.sahapedia.org/casteing-food-interrogating-popula...

The untouchability, privileges, and heredity of 'caste' is not found on ancient text: https://thelogicalindian.com/story-feed/awareness/caste-syst...

Anthony Bourdains trip to The south, he met up with a vibrant Desi-American community who swore blind caste meant nothing in the USA these days. I am less sure, but hope so.

In Australia a south- Asia colleague is fighting the burden of eldest son == "find the suitable bride for your nephews and nieces" and assures me he can't take any old photo back to momma. I suspect colour/shade is a proxy for some people.