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News •

Detroit's population has grown for the second year in a row, Census says • May 16, 2025, 12:48 AM ET (CBS)
Experts say listing of castes will be first challenge in Census • May 2, 2025, 6:32 AM ET (The Hindu)
Cabinet approves Caste enumeration to be part of next Census: Ashwini Vaishnaw • May 2, 2025, 4:37 AM ET (The Hindu)
BJP Backs Caste Census Before Bihar Election After Years of Delay • May 1, 2025, 4:47 AM ET (Frontline Magazine)
Bihar leaders welcome Modi government’s move of caste enumeration to be included in next Census • Apr. 30, 2025, 5:48 AM ET (The Hindu)

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Conrad Taeuber
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Irene Barnes Taeuber
American sociologist
Sam Saen Thai
king of Lan Xang
Walker, Francis A.
Francis A. Walker
American economist