IIT Delhi Professor Shares Experience of No Caste Discrimination in 22 Years
Pravesh Biyani, an IIT Delhi professor and alumnus of IIT Bombay and IIT Delhi, stated in a viral social media post that in over 22 years within the IIT and IIIT systems, he has never witnessed caste-based discrimination by teachers. He noted that caste was rarely discussed among students and that faculty generally focus on academic matters without regard to caste. His comments, made amid a broader debate following an IIT Bombay student's death, have sparked mixed reactions online.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 39/100.
Outlets measured: moneycontrol, hindustantimes. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 21 Sept, 10:44 am. Other outlets followed.