An unusual fashion show.

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AN UNUSUAL FASHION SHOW at the United Nations in New York in July featured 17 "untouchables," or Dalits, from India, The Hindu caste system divided society into four classes that determined lifelong status and occupation, The Dalits occupied the lowest rung and were shunned by the rest of society. The caste system was outlawed with India's independence in 1947, but attitudes have been...