Gujarat is the first state to promote Balika Panchayat (of adolescent girls) for building political awareness and civic action amongst rural girls.
Human Rights In Crisis
The author reflects on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the human rights abuse endured by unorganised sector workers in India.
Identity In Youth Clubs In India
Understand how Identity in Youth Clubs fosters both individual and collective belonging, shaping future leaders in cohesive spaces.
Satat Sammellan: A Confluence Of Ideas, Generations, And Sustainability
The author takes readers through their experience of hosting the Satat Sammellan, a unique sustainability event in the heart of Shimla.
Pictured: How Migrant Laborers Live In Surat?
Where do the migrant workers from unknown places, live, when they come to a hustling bustling city?
Laal Ishq
The thin line between love, passion and violence. And how a patriarchal society fuels irrationality, author mulls.
Cultural Insights: What Kalahandi Taught Me About Life
What does it mean to build and find community among fewer resources? Rahul discovers important life lessons in Kalahandi.
चिलपुटी की सैर: घोंटूल, सर्गी और साड़ी
चलो आज हम अपना गाँव और यहाँ मिलने वाली बहुत सी नई चीजें जैसे घोंटूल, सर्गी के बीज हमारी शाम की शाला आपको दखाएं।
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.
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.
In Kotra, The Youth Want To Leave, But Not Too Far
The community you are surrounded by, what is your point where you depart from their norm?
Are We Teaching Gender ‘Untouchability’ In Schools?
Despite being in the same class, boys and girls maintain a distance. What’s leading to this gender untouchability?
Sowing Hope
*Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction, written as part of a reflection exercise during India Fellow induction training. We asked our fellows to process all that they were learning/experiencing as they were exploring various development theory and practice topics....
Youth Masterpiece: Fostering Collaboration Through Art
Rural India Youth Leadership is a two-year experience for 25 young people who will be on a journey of leadership and learning that will enable them to form youth clubs and through the clubs, nurture 400+ grassroots youth leaders.
Strength In Unity: The Inspiring Journey Of Manyachiwadi
“Manyachiwadi—Maharashtra’s First Solar Village.” What makes a small village, just 75km from Satara, a leader in sustainable living?
The Vignette Of A Driverben
The author gives an overview of the Driverben program he is associated with. It is an urban Ahmedabad based intervention for building women’s agency
Into The Heartland Of Southeast Maharashtra
Exploring and traversing through the natural and virgin south-east hinterlands of the state of Maharashtra
Scorching Homes, Not Safe Havens
Climate change is causing havoc with summer temperatures soaring across India. What role does our house roof have to play in that?
What Is In A Name?
What happens when the state mandates its citizens to reveal their names?