[jeffy90]

These posts consistently make it to the front page of HN. I'm not denying that casteism exists, but since the subject draws so much attention, reporters must feel incentivized to write about it.

[pm90]

Or, perhaps the issue is pretty rampant and reporters are doing their job by reporting it.

[droopyEyelids]

It reminds me of the situation where a student returns from college and tells their parents that something is racist.

The parents feel like their child has been taken over by some weird agenda to make such a big deal out of normal stuff!

[thowaway_2mar]

^ draws so much attention

Outrage, I would say.