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How did the people do their ‘business’ then? (Part 1 of 2)
“What is the most satisfactory and peaceful time in a human’s life?” was the...
Silicosis: The Occupational Hazard Of Doing God’s Work
The Pindwara district in the state of Rajasthan is known for its mining...
India’s Garment Industry Versus Social Enterprises
Have you heard of terminologies like fast fashion, labour exploitation, fare...
Is India Losing It’s Alternative Voice?
There are almost 30 lakh non-profit organizations registered in India, although only around 1.3 lakh of these non-profits organizations have registered under NGO Darpan, which is one NGO for every 4000 people.
The Main Thing Is To Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing – And The Main Thing Is A Child’s Education
Education was not something I have ever critically thought about throughout my...
What Bothers The Youth In Rural Bihar Everyday?
As part of an initiative to understand mental health concerns affecting the...
Dream A Little Dream Of Me…
Trigger Warning: Mentions rape, suicide. 'Didi vo thodi pagal hai, usko samjhao kuch.' Asmina's* mother alleges her daughter to be 'out of her mind'. The 15-year-old bright girl rolls her eyes in return. She smirks at me, her smile though lights up her face,...
I Pick Up My Trash Because It Matters If I Don’t: Why Plastic Must Exit Our Lives
As a part of Justice-Makers' Writer's Training Program by Youth Ki Awaaz (YKA), I had the opportunity to explore and write on a topic that I am extremely passionate about - Environmental Justice. During the course of this program I wrote three pieces through the lens...
‘Sweep’ Under The Rug Much? How We Ignore The Reality Of Who Cleans India
Rehabilitated manual scavenger, Maya Sangeliya, 45, looks on inside her house. Photo: Anindito Mukherjee/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I was brought up with the belief that cleanliness is next to godliness. I can’t recall if anyone ever used that phrase...
14,53,973 Women Representatives Elected In Panchayats; But Who’s Really In Charge?
After India gained independence, Gandhi observed, “As long as women of India do not take part in public life there can be no salvation for the country; the dream of decentralization could never be fulfilled. I would have no use for the kind of Swaraj to which such...
What A Kilometre Long Road In South Delhi Tells You About Social Structures
Recently, I relocated to Delhi. I was fortunate enough to have friends who were already staying in a locality called Alaknanda in south Delhi and accordingly, I moved in with them. As I was settling in, it took me just a walk down the road in front of the house to...
Re-imagining Freedom Of Children In Classroom
It's been over two years since we started living with the Corona Virus and the uncertainty that it brings. During this time, many perspectives, habits, ideologies, methodologies, and even lifestyles have seen evolution in ways we had not fathomed. A densely populated...
Charcha – An Ode To Math and Science
A typical day at Aavishkaar begins with a Charcha (discussion) - the entire team huddles around in a circle as one of us sparks up a discussion on a math or a science topic. From algebra to velocity, we explore them all, in a way that picks our brain for hours, days,...
The Fading Smiles of ODISHA : Laws and Ignorance
While walking through various routes in Odisha, whether it be rural or urban pathways, one would truly see the gaps in development. The disparity between the development index, as compared to other states, is huge. However, there is one common thing that exists here...
How Caste And Migration Are Deeply Intertwined Even Today
Almost half of India’s population is migrants, meaning that about 600 million Indians live in a place other than the one they originally belong to. For most of them, though, migration has become a primary survival strategy. Unless you lived under a rock, the hardships...
What Will Bring A Radical Transformation In The Indian Agriculture Scene?
In the light of the GoI looking to have mass FPO creation across the country, here is a fellow’s in depth understanding of FPOs from his year in rural Uttar Pradesh, amongst farmers.
Failures [3/3]: What You Learn When Things Don’t Go Your Way On Field
Third part of a 3-part series on learning from failures
Failures [1/3] : Integrity vs Accommodation
First of the 3 part series by our alumni on failures.
Gender Training And A Progressive Village
Gender training sessions are used to bring behavioural change among individuals, collectives or organizations towards:1. Gender equality: Equal rights, resources and opportunities for all genders2. Gender sensitivity: Awareness about gender roles in our life3. Gender...
Samras Gram Yojna : An Experiment In Governance
Gujarat recently conducted their Panchayat and Local Bodies’ elections in December 2021. During this time, one phrase that I heard numerous times was, ‘Samaras Panchayat’. It intrigued me because I heard it in the context of how state government promotes it but there...