India Development Review

India Development Review (IDR) is India’s first independent online media platform for leaders in the development community. Our mission is to advance knowledge on social impact in India. We publish ideas, opinion, analysis and lessons from real-world practice.

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September 18, 2017

Indian miniatures on life in the social sector

By India Development Review 2 min read

Miniature painting in India dates back to as early as the 11th century. And yet, the scenes they depict hold relevance today. Especially for those of us working in social impact.

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August 8, 2017

IDR Select: Power deserves scrutiny

By India Development Review 3 min read

How often do we speak up against established power structures, privilege and hubris? This month’s IDR Select brings you articles that ask the uncomfortable questions and force us to confront the status quo.

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August 4, 2017

Nonprofit pick-up lines

By India Development Review 2 min read

Here are the best #NonprofitPickUpLines we could find, to ensure that you, like your grants, don't get rejected.

July 18, 2017

IDR Select: Why the voiceless, the nameless and the silent matter

By India Development Review 3 min read

We bring you an interesting mix of ideas to dwell upon: why new philanthropy must focus on the most marginalised; the changing face of violence in India; why the Skill India programme fails to address some core issues on skilling; and more.

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June 13, 2017

IDR Select: Looking beyond the obvious, solving the right problems

By India Development Review 3 min read

On our reading list this week: understanding the numbers behind the Swachh Bharat Mission; the absurd way we talk to survivors of sexual assault; five questions to help you identify the right problem; and more.

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May 23, 2017

IDR Select: Five ideas that got us thinking

By India Development Review 3 min read

Take a few minutes to read some of the most compelling articles we discovered this month as we trawled the World Wide Web.