The author’s entertaining fellowship kickoff: laughter, lessons and co-workers. A lighthearted tale of new beginnings and office antics.
A Deep Dive InTo The Financials Of Migrant Workers
The author works in a Labour Hostel project. The blog has been written after conversations with approximately fifty of them.
Self-Portrait: A Reflection Of Our Deepest Memories
The author creates a photo story out of an activity that focused on individuals to self explore and express their deepest desires.
Healing A Fracture: Marriage And Divorce In India
Marriage is considered a sacred bond. A lot has been written on it. So, we will be looking at its evil opposite – divorce.
A Homage To An Orphanage
A poem about despair and hope, based on an orphanage visit by the author – for girls, impacted by the suicides due to agrarian distress in the Marathwada region of Maharashtra.
Sparkling Eyes, Silent Dreams
Policies failing to align with reality or not effectively translating on the ground, make it impossible for the most needy to access their rights.
Quality Assessments Of Public Health Facilities In Madhya Pradesh
The author finds themself deeply concerned about the safety of women working in govt. hospitals. Are they truly safe in their workplaces? What are the conditions they face on a daily basis? How gruelling are their shifts? Who bears the responsibility for ensuring their safety?
In Defence Of Tardiness
Are there any benefits of being late? The author doesn’t answer but helps us prompt by showing a glimpse in her own life.
Reflections On Farmers In Udaipur
A collection of interactions with people in Udaipur city that got the author thinking about India – her hopes and fears for the country
Embracing The Simplicity And Serenity Of Badgaon
A day which was a blend of discovery and connection, offering a profound reminder of the richness found in everyday moments and the value of embracing new experiences with an open heart.
Women Safety And Identity
Even though people demand justice when women face violence, they can often be seen justifying the same violence. Read to understand why.
Interactions Of Gender, Caste, And Class
The author reflects on personal biases using life experiences with social systems like gender, class, and caste.
SAL: An Open Hidden Community
In India, Sal tree has an umbrella-handle-shaped distribution all the way along the base of the Himalayas, curving back from Eastern India, moving to Central India with ending in Chhattisgarh.
Unseen Divides: The Subtle Biases That Shape Interactions
The author talks about an interaction which he assumed will be a cake walk – turns out it was’nt! Read what played out.
Learning From Manthan And Co-Operative Model
For the film to be made, 5,00,000 farmers financed the production, contributing 2 rupees each, making it the first ever crowdfunded Indian film
Double Standards Of Ageing
The blog navigates the silence around menopause, how women from different class experience it and how it has shaped the author’s perspective on womanhood
Addressing Sexual Harassment At Workplace In The Unorganised Sector
The crisis of sexual harassment of women in workplace in the unorganised sector remains hidden and a grave challenge.
Many Realities Of A Single Life
Have you lived a hard life? What constitutes a hard life? If it objective? Would you say the protagonist in this blog had a hard life?
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
In fast paced urban city development is often equated to material gain but what does it mean for rural India?
Dangers Of A Single Story
When we step into new spaces with open minds, we allow these fuller, more vibrant stories to emerge. This isn’t just about seeing women differently; it’s about approaching every community with humility, ready to discover the depth that a single story could never fully capture.
Changing Face Of Rural India
The author’s visit to a village in Rajasthan shattered their preconceived notions and she finds the changing faces of rural India.