A trip from Delhi to Tumkur in Karnataka, got the author in an interaction with a media activist who explains what it means to accept that the community knows better
Where Is The Village Of My CBSE Textbook?
Growing up in Delhi, my understanding of Indian villages was largely shaped by the CBSE textbooks. These books painted a picture of serene landscapes, close-knit communities, and a simpler way of life.
Reflections On Smoking And Grief
In this article the author explores their complicated relationship with smoking and how it helps them handle grief
Early Child Development Through The Lens Of An Outsider
Interactive mind map connecting early child development theory with practical interventions and insights over the system in rural Wardha
Supporting Frontline Workers In Early Childhood Development
Our discontented Anganwadi workers need to be understood and empowered to guarantee the foreseeable future of the country
Kachchh’s Charcoal Journey: Realities And An Alternative
In this blog Rohan writes about how the spread of invaise Prosopis Juliflora in a significant portion of the Kachchh region is connected with the charcoal industry in Banni. As well as the socio-economic conditions surrounding it.
Discovering An Author
While exploring the collections in the PRAYOG library, I stumbled upon some books. This discovery led me to delve into the world of Bama
रिपब्लिक हॉस्टल की मनोहर कहानियाँ
मैं आजीविका ब्यूरो द्वारा शुरू किया गया शेल्टर स्क्वायर फाउंडेशन में पिछले ४ महीनो से काम कर रहा हूँ। यह सूरत से २० किलोमीटर दूर सायन में स्थित एक हॉस्टल है, रिपब्लिक हॉस्टल, जो श्रमिकों के लिए शुरू किया गया है।
Social Challenges Faced By A Female Patient Suffering From Tuberculosis
I was scared that if my husband or my mother-in-law would get to know that I have Tuberculosis they will break off the marriage. That’s why I hid the news from them. - Rani* Rani is a 20-year-old and the mother of a nine-month-old baby. She was sitting out in the sun...
Inked In Tradition: The Tattoos Of Bind Community
People in India have been using permanent tattoos on the skin for more than a century. Each clan had a distinctive personality frequently characterised by a large size tattoo. There are many social justifications for doing it in these communities. Most people nowadays...
From Meadows To Markets: The Van Gujjars’ Milk Routes in The Himalayas
Van Gujjars are a community located in the northern part of India, along the Ganga and Yamuna rivers. They are known for their traditional Gojri buffalo. Traditionally, Van Gujjars migrate up to the Himalayan Bugyals (higher altitude wetlands) during summers. However,...
Forty Minutes Of A Monday Morning At A School In Bhuj
Waking up by 7:00 AM is my definition of waking up early. The morning follows its motions. A bath to freshen up the body, a book to gently wake up the mind, and a cup of warm tea to bring ease and lubricate all the cogs in me. And with this reawakened self I leave for...
Winter Is Coming, So Is Consumerism: The Connection Between Game of Thrones and Your Wallet
Game of Thrones (GoT) is a popular television series that aired on HBO from 2011 to 2019. Based on a series of novels by George R.R. Martin, it tells the story of several noble families vying for control of the fictional kingdom of Westeros. The show features a...
Addressing Mental Health Challenges for Women in India
Introduction Mental health is as vital as physical health and should be approached with the same openness and comfort. It plays a crucial role in our overall well-being, influencing our thoughts, emotions, choices, and actions. Unfortunately, in India, discussions...
A Year In The Gojri Calendar
Winters are here and at the start of December, all the colorful kambals (coarse woolen blanket or shawl) are out. Days are short and people get done with their dinners early. More cups of steamy tea are consumed while sitting arond the fireplace. During the evenings,...
The Art Of Spinning : My First-Time Experience
It's a flower. A flower unlike anything you and I have ever seen. Within it something white in colour and made of the thinnest of strands all held together in a ball with strength that's a mere suggestion. You can pull it from one side and it stretches further and...
भोपा और गाड़िया लोहार समुदाय
भोपा समुदाय भोपा समुदाय राजस्थान भारत में लोक देवताओं का गायन करने वाला एक समुदाय है। यह मुख्य रूप से राजस्थान में ही है। भोपा शब्द पुरुषों के लिए प्रयोग करते हैं तथा भोपा स्त्रियों के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है। भोपा राजस्थान में पाबूजी की फड़ और देवनारायण की फड़ में...
Understanding The Complexitites Of Labelling
In a recent group conversation, a colleague lightheartedly asked something along the lines of, “How talkative do you think Adya is?” The other colleague responded with, “Yeh toh expert hai (She is an expert)”. And I dreaded what I thought would follow next. Because...
Reflections From The Work On Tuberculosis
I have been working for 18 months with Innovators In Health (IIH). The organization has been actively working on the ground for over 12 years now. They work to address public health issues like tuberculosis (TB) and maternal health. To understand IIH's work in detail,...
Center For Entrepreneurship Development, Gujarat
The Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gujarat is a government-run organization that aims to promote entrepreneurship in the state of Gujarat, India. In their 12 days of CED training, they focus on providing practical and theoretical knowledge in the field...
Tobacco Consumption In Rural Uttar Pradesh: Pain Reliever Or Addiction
According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India 2016–17, nearly 267 million adults (15 years of age and older) in India are users of tobacco. The consumption of both smoked and smokeless tobacco is trending across the country. The main focus of the blog will be to...
Bandhani – Of Livelihoods And Love
While working in Bhuj, Kutch, I have come across many women wearing bandhani prints. Whether in office or when I meet them outside, at their homes. After seeing it repeatedly for a few months, I got curious to know the process of how it is made. On one of the Sundays,...