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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.

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.

A collection of images by photojournalist Tanmoy Bhaduri gives you a glimpse into the lives of the adults and children who migrate to work in Bengal's brick fields.

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.

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