While the national political discourse takes on more and more of a saffron hue, its polarising effects have spread beyond cities to small towns and rural areas.
The Unwritten Rules For The Binary Genders
In Kanpur, six months of my fellowship has been about marketing organic...
Development At The Cost Of Environment
One Saturday, I was returning from school with Pratap, a colleague who was...
Shouldn’t Access To Finance Be A Basic Human Right?
It’s a December morning. Vardi bai* started her day earlier than usual. 30...
Living With Taboo And Stigma
Things that seem acceptable in urban educated society may not be the same...
Encounter With One Of Those Kids At Our Dhabas …
"Once upon a time ..." makes a great beginning. But, it ain't no fairy tale....
Living In Fear – Violence At Home
Kanku* is the second youngest of 8 siblings, 5 sisters and 3 brothers. She was...
Viewing Mental Health From A Care Giver’s Lens
The brain is a fascinating organ. While I’m writing this, I realize that the...
About My First HIV Test
On most days, I avoid taking phone calls after 11 pm. No, it's not...