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?
Dangers Of A Single Story
When we step into new spaces with open minds, we allow these fuller, more vibrant stories to emerge. This isn’t just about seeing women differently; it’s about approaching every community with humility, ready to discover the depth that a single story could never fully capture.
Changing Face Of Rural India
The author’s visit to a village in Rajasthan shattered their preconceived notions and she finds the changing faces of rural India.
An Interaction With Subhana: Lessons Beyond The Classroom
When you do out to meet an uneducated, tribal woman farm labourer, what do you expect to return from the conversation with?
From Bombay, With Love: To Be An India Fellow
In this blog author questions his ideas of what it takes to do the ‘social work’ and be an India Fellow.
Strength In Unity: The Inspiring Journey Of Manyachiwadi
“Manyachiwadi—Maharashtra’s First Solar Village.” What makes a small village, just 75km from Satara, a leader in sustainable living?