A late-night hospital visit in Kumaon reveals more than sickness a quiet clash of comfort, confusion, and growing up. Inspired by true events
Ek ASHA, Sau Farmaan
This piece follows the lives of Soni and Droupadi, women caught between service and survival, navigating expectations and a system that demands everything yet gives little.
Ode To A Picture Painted
Stringing together stories of everyday vendors, the author bids good bye to Bhilwara, where she was working for 6 months of her fellowship.
Me And My Body
The author takes us through a session on sex education in a semi urban setup – where akwardness between trainers and learners were alike.
The Chaos Of Work And Guilt
The author shares her journey of balancing personal and professional commitments, along with the challenges and lessons learned.
गंजे लोगों की पंचायत
“गंजे लोगों की पंचायत” एक सामूहिक आईना है — जहाँ बातों की चहचहाहट में मुद्दे गुम हो जाते हैं। यह कविता, व्यंग्य और आत्मस्वीकृति का एक ऐसा मेल है जो चुभता भी है, हँसाता भी।
Beyond The Comfort Zone: Six Months Of Fellowship Journey
A home away from home
Organizing ARSICON 2025 – A Lesson in Co-ordination and Adaptability
A detailed account of arranging and the events of the annual national conference of the Association of Rural Surgeons of India in Chattisgarh
Gender Skewness In Land Restoration Training
The author writes about a conference on land restoration, where she had to hear how she was doing a man’s job.
MGNREGA Ko Kya Ho Raha Hai?
Explore MGNREGA’s significant impact on rural livelihoods, women’s empowerment, and ongoing challenges like budget cuts
Ladakh’s Ripple Effect: Small Shifts, Big Changes
The ‘Butterfly Effect’, how a simplest, tiniest change can result in unpredictable consequences in comparison to what was pre-determined.
Naula: The Water Temples Of Kumaon
This article explores culture and traditions related to the water harvesting system called Naulas in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
A Day With Raja: A Story Of Fog, Farming, And A Furry Friend
Meeting a dog, and how it can lift one’s spirits! Instead of sharing what is going on in the workshop, author talks about a furry guest.
Dholi Samuday Ka Sarpanch
Reservation of caste and gender has led to women and dalit village heads emerging across India. How far have they reached in gaining agency?
Jevnaar Mela: A Celebration Of Chhattisgarh’s Food Traditions
The Jevnaar Mela, an annual food fair organised by Jan Swasthya Sahyog is a celebration of lost food traditions of Bilaspur, Chattisgarh.
Balika Panchayats: Good Governance And Personal Gaps
Balika Panchayats are a novel concept, first mandated in 2024 by the Govt. of Gujarat. One year on, the author shares on ground findings.
Menstruation: Moving Beyond Just It’s Taboo Narrative
How often have you read a piece on menstruation and felt annoyed by sweeping generalizations? This one is refreshingly different!
Work Substance Balance
Why are workers in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, constantly chewing Gutka? Making the familiar sight strange, with data.
Welcome To Ramaram Mela In Sukma
Ramaram is a small village in Sukma, Bastar. Lord Ram is said to have prayed to Bhoodevi on a hillock, making Ramaram a pilgrimage site.
Here, In The Unreal – A Poetry
The author reflects on her six months on ground working in the tribal villages of the Kalahandi region in Odisha.
Balika Vadhu: The Reality Of Child Marriage Beyond Statistics In India
The understanding of how child marriage in different regions of India, morphed and mixed into the local micro-culture needs to be there.
A Threat From The “Inside”
Have you ever been possessed? Or seen an exorcism ritual? They are not as uncommon as one would think.