Rann is an annual festival, held in the white salt desert of the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat, spanning from November to February.
What A Free Lecture Taught Me About Education
Asking the right question to ignite curiosity is not unknown. But when in the hot seat of a teacher, why do we often resort to preaching?
When Women Walk Away: Exploring Marital Complexities
In our country, a woman walking away from marriage is still an exception, not a norm. The author explores the dilemma and complexity attached to it.
Overcoming Fears And Embracing Change: Tales From Solan
Author takes the readers on a journey of fear and change through self-discovery in Solan, new experiences, and personal growth.
Finding Familiarity In The Alien City Of Indore
How does a place become home? Perhaps it is about the place where we finally come on our own.
The Forest Trail To Lendra Village In South Chattisgarh
A photostory of visiting a tribal school in the interiors of south Chattisgarh – a peep into the lives of people living, precariously
Not The Bihar I Imagined
People of Bihar know survival isn’t about doing it alone—it’s about showing up for each other, sharing what little you have, or just being there in tough times.
What’s In A Last Name?
Caste is well documented in Indian social anthropology and yet, our fellows cannot stop from it being one of their first blogs – such is the impact
Understanding Carbon Credits: A Pathway To Climate Solutions
An overview of the carbon market. Your index to exploring various terms within it, with the backdrop of COP2024 underway in Azerbijan
A Tale Of Two Cities In Central India
A photo story of fellow Sanchita’s first six month journey in central India, where she is working with Jan Swasthya Sahyog
The Power Of Listening In Grassroots Work
In our lives, sometimes, we meet people where a conversation leaves a lasting impression on us. The author recounts one such instance.
Language Is A Challenge, Not A Barrier
Understanding the process and significance of qualitative data in a diverse language setting and its set of own challenges
My First Visit To A Rural Clinic
No amount of academic knowledge can truly prepare you for the reality on the ground of the rural primary healthcare needs in India
Men And Boys In Badgaon
How do interactions with the men and boys of a city shape our understanding of it? Does their behaviour make us feel safer or otherwise?
Shattering Preconceptions About Rural life
An English speaking farmer, a beautiful dam, cleanliness, women egging to move forward in life – this village visit was nothing like anything the author had imagined.
Fair vs Dark Skinned: A Reverse Bias
An experience of the author that highlights the invisible lines drawn based on appearance, background, and perceived social standing.
Micro-migrations To Make Ends Meet
The author hears first hand account of farmers who are struggling to meet ends in south Rajasthan; and what ways are they forced to choose.
Interactions Of Gender, Caste, And Class
The author reflects on personal biases using life experiences with social systems like gender, class, and caste.
Unseen Divides: The Subtle Biases That Shape Interactions
The author talks about an interaction which he assumed will be a cake walk – turns out it was’nt! Read what played out.
Learning From Manthan And Co-Operative Model
For the film to be made, 5,00,000 farmers financed the production, contributing 2 rupees each, making it the first ever crowdfunded Indian film
Distorted Lens Of Caste In India
A powerful expose reveals the harsh reality of a Dalit woman cleaning human waste, challenging misconceptions about caste discrimination.
Redefining Development
In fast paced urban city development is often equated to material gain but what does it mean for rural India?