First Immersion

An account of the initial immersion into the grassroots. Fellow’s encounters with diverse realities, unfamiliar terrain, and new relationships

The Hands That Held Me

The Hands That Held Me

Of a day which would have been rather gloomy, if not the help from strangers. Author recounts her field day experience.

Not The Bihar I Imagined

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?

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

My First Visit To A Rural Clinic

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

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

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

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.