Kumar Unnayan

Kumar Unnayan-Image

Kumar Unnayan is an editorial associate at IDR Hindi. Over the past 12 years, he has worked in diverse formats as an oral history researcher, field journalist, writer, and translator. Prior to IDR, Unnayan has been associated with the Centre for Community Knowledge, International Institute for Asian Studies, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Katha, and The Caravan. He holds a master’s degree in literature and a certification in oral history.


Articles by Kumar Unnayan


a man's shadow on a yellow wall--social sector conferences

January 16, 2026
Social sector conferences are not for everyone
From language and power to access and authority, social sector conferences in India exclude many voices. Here’s why we need to do better.
a greyscale image of india gate, new delhi, with some people in the foreground and a thick smog everywhere--nonprofit humour

November 10, 2025
Smog in the times of Khusrau
Delhi, the city of love and flair? No, it’s Delhi, gasping for air.
the actor manoj bajpai lifting up one hand as if to say,

September 22, 2025
POV: You’re going on a field visit
You listen to everyone. But who is listening to you?
Load More