First Immersion

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

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.

Micro-migrations To Make Ends Meet

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.

Distorted Lens Of Caste In India

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

Redefining Development

In fast paced urban city development is often equated to material gain but what does it mean for rural India?