As an India Fellow at Agastya international foundation, I have been working in...
Who Bears The Brunt Of Borrowing Money?
A gender lens to understand credit in rural India Microcredit = Lending to...
Mirage : Surprisingly Unsurprising
"What image comes to your mind when you think of a village?"Our day started...
Being Human
I have always wondered about what makes a human “human”. Is it their high...
Lanji’s Quest For Education And A Better Life
Based on a narration by Lanji Majhi We all have had some old person trying to...
Did Covid-19 ‘Other’ The ASHAs From Their Own?
ASHAs (Accredited Social Health Activists) have been instrumental in managing...
My Friend Azzli
I opened the door of our Drop-in Centre and found a short-statured dusky...
The Joy Of Feeling Like Myself
I am an adventurous soul. What this means to me is that I find my leisure in...
Homosexualization
Homosexualization of the villain or queering the villain refers to the idea of representing villains as queer people (not to be confused with ‘vilification of the queer’ where queer persons are shown as villains). The vilification of the queer has existed since dawn...
The ABC … Of SHG
How SHGs work and what is their structure, from the author’s experience and observations in rural Uttar Pradesh.
The Fear Instilled: Stories From Sawai Madhopur
Free the child’s potential, and you will transform them into the world Where the mind is without fear and the head is held high. Where knowledge is free. Where words come out from the depth of truth, Where tireless striving stretches its arm toward perfection Where...
Wall Or No-wall? – Depth v/s Breadth In Development Initiatives
At a non-profit some time ago, I saw something that I would usually condemn! The flagship project run by the NGO received a lot of funds, but the use of these funds was never visible. At the end of a whole year I knew that the project had received enough money to...
Unsettling Winters – Deadly Food Bowl
Growing up in a small city in north India, my favorite time of the year was winters. Playing badminton with my father and sister in the foggy mornings, sitting by the bonfire and eating vegetables roasted in it, are some of the best memories. Summer and monsoon...
Mother Nature Has Arrived!
Few weeks ago on call with my father, I found myself telling him, “Oh, nothing much, Mother Nature is here," this is after I told him my stomach is hurting and he asked me what’s wrong? He told me to take care and then quickly gave the phone to my mother. This happens...
16 Days Of Activism: Nukkad Natak
16 Days of Activism and the art of paying attention.
The Curious Case Of The Male Mommy
March 8th, 2020 - This International Women's Day, Aditya Tiwari was awarded 'World’s Best Mommy'. Tiwari has adopted Avnish, a 22 month-old child with Down Syndrome in 2016. An Incredible Parent, Disability Activist There is no doubt of Tiwari's love for his son. He...
Dialogues On Education: What Is And What Can Be
It’s a mild November morning, as I walk through the village, when I spot her working the dhaan (unpolished rice). Harvesting season is here and the streets are devoid of all men. “Kis class mein padhte ho?” A fairly innocuous question posed during the basic...
Tech Solutions To Structural Problems?
As part of my year at the fellowship, I am working with Nayi Disha Resource Centre (NDRC) — a one-stop-shop for caregivers of persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs). In today's India, the resources and platforms available for persons with...
स्कूल : एक खोज
राम को चौदह बरस का वन-वास मिला था| जिन्हें हिन्दू धर्म में बड़ा किया गया था, वे टीवी पर रामानन्द सागर के रामायण में राम को जाते हुए देखकर रोये भी थे| राम के कई नाम रहे और हर नाम के साथ वे घूमते रहे| राम कबीर के रहे और नानक के, तुलसी के भी राम थे और रहीम के भी| राम...
Pariksha Pe Charcha – A Tale Of Examinations In Sukma
A child trying to "by-heart" lessons before an exam One thing I feared the most in my school days were examinations. There were one too many factors to it, from an unacceptable concept that marks define who you are, to the troubling competition and pressure from...
Blog Clog — What To Do When You Just Can’t
Stuck with your blog submission?Just can't find the right ideas or words?Everything you write feeling inauthentic? Well, whether you like it or not it's got to be written. So here's some things to consider while trying to get a blog up when you really 'think' you...
Caste, Reservations And Our Privilege
Caste comes out in many ways, invisible to some, on the face for others Caste-ism like a few other topics that I’ve written on, fascism and Kashmir, is somewhat controversial, is a vast and deep subject and this blog wouldn't be able to cover many of the nuances of...