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four saree-clad women and a small child sitting on the ground--theory of change

May 29, 2026
When theory of change becomes practice
Most organisations build theories of change but rarely use them to take decisions.
a group of farmers working in a flooded paddy field, with one man tossing a bundle of saplings--state of working India

May 12, 2026
The changing nature of work in India
The State of Working India 2026 report charts a young worker's transition from education into employment, and how this has evolved over the last four decades.
a street vendor sitting under a tree with his cart, loaded with plastic water bottles, next to him--urban heat in India

April 22, 2026
Urban heat in India: What we know
Drawing on insights from IDR articles, we explore key questions about why cities are getting hotter and who is most at risk.
a digital illustration of a person putting their face in their hands with a clock in the background---nonprofit humour

April 20, 2026
Job requirements that made me realise I cannot quit right now
If you see me looking for jobs on LinkedIn, hold my hand and take me away from my computer.
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a person holds up a sign that says 'Can't ban Tboy swag' at a protest against the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026--Trans Amendment Bill

March 27, 2026
The Trans Amendment Bill: Everything you need to know
The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a blow to human rights and dignity. Here is why we should and how we can fight it.
Village assembly in Mendha(Lekha), Block Dhanora, Dist, Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, India--panchayati raj system

February 25, 2026
Panchayats and power: What we know
Using insights from existing IDR articles, we answer four key questions on India's panchayats, examining their mandate and the realities of grassroots governance.
a motorcyclist in an orange Swiggy shirt driving through traffic--gig workers

January 20, 2026
What the data reveals about India’s gig workers
Platform work is often characterised as either an opportunity or as exploitation. A study by IDInsight explains why India’s gig economy is far more complex.
two parrots on a tree branch facing each other--nonprofit humour

January 19, 2026
Sh*t nonprofits say: Part XVI
How many consultants is too many consultants?
2026 bingo card--nonprofit humour

January 12, 2026
2026 Bingo, IDR style
It’s funny because it’s terrifying.
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