Access to credit for women who generally do not hold assets in our society is still a challenge. Sakhi Sangini works towards this.
A Train Journey To Remember
From Bhuj to Muzaffarpur, filled with cultural contrasts, unexpected encounters, and meaningful connections.
When Women Walk Away: Exploring Marital Complexities
In our country, a woman walking away from marriage is still an exception, not a norm. The author explores the dilemma and complexity attached to it.
Opening A Jar Of Achar
How do culture, survival, and family dynamics shape health decisions in rural Uttar Pradesh? Read Pronamika’s story to find out!
Churpé Bites: The Sweets Of Empowerment
With a little effort and a lot of cheesy sweetness women are keeping Ladakhi memories of home alive. This is the story of churpé bites.
Should A Certificate Decide Expectations?
Exploring the intersectionality of disability certificate, caregiver expectations and barriers to true inclusion in the society
A Conference Of Panchayats
Dive into the world’s first conference of panchayats to better understand and develop solutions for climate change.
Life Of An India Fellow In Kalahandi
How does your typical day look? Does it come close to our fellow Rahul’s? What do you think of how he is spending his 21st year of life?
From Passive Listeners To Active Learners
When students shift from passive listeners to active learners, they begin to ask deeper questions, take ownership of their learning
Initial Exposure To A Health Swaraj
What does tribal healthcare look like in 21st C. India? Read on to explore the emerging hope amidst harsh realities of Kalahandi, Odisha.
The Chimes Of Mental Health And The Chaos Of Its Reality
This reflection dives into why mental health care needs to embrace chaos rather than impose rigid solutions
My Journey Into The Mayanagri
It is impossible to be indifferent to Bombay. You love it or you hate it. Turns out, the author has decide to fall in love.
Gram Swaraj Sangh And Their Mission To Bring Education To Girls
A Gandhian organization in the extreme west of India is quietly bringing shift in the status of girl child education. Read how.
Solid Waste Management: Insights From Bangalore And National Extrapolation
This is a blog about solid waste management in urban Bengaluru in the Saahas Zero Waste and Hasiru Dala organisations.
My First Experience As An Assessor
Several youth skilling and development programs mark the face of civil society action in India. Here is a blueprint of the selection of one such offering.
Travel Diaries: A General Compartment Tale During Diwali
Jodhpur to Howrah in a general compartment on Diwali eve – of public commons and sharing.
Shiksharth: Brewing Hope Through Education
This blog examines and tells the story of the impact Shiksharth, a non profit organisation working in the Sukma district in Chattisgarh
What’s In A Last Name?
Caste is well documented in Indian social anthropology and yet, our fellows cannot stop from it being one of their first blogs – such is the impact
Off Co-passengers: The Journey To A Co-fellow
The unexpected encounters, cultural insights and growth while navigating bus rides, train journeys, and stories with strangers.
A Night Of New Beginnings
An unforgettable night in the Kumaon mountains unveils the challenges of rural healthcare and the silent struggles of motherhood
पानी की समस्या, प्रबंधन और महिलाओं की भूमिका
महाराष्ट्र और राजस्थान के अनुभवों पे आधारित, फेलो निखिल और श्वेता पानी और महिलों की जिन्दगीओं से जुडी चीज़ों पर रौशनी डालते हुए।
Tendu Patta: The Indian Ebony
The collection of ebony tree leaves, a communal ritual that brings everyone together to celebrate shared heritage and strengthens bonds