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Tanaya Jagtiani

Tanaya is an editorial analyst at IDR, where she manages curated content, in addition to writing, editing, and sourcing content. Prior to this, Tanaya interned at Coram Beanstalk, Samhita Social Ventures, and ActionAid India. She has recently completed an MSc in Globalisation and Development from SOAS, University of London and holds a BA in Sociology from St Xavier’s College, Mumbai.

Articles by Tanaya Jagtiani

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Humour
November 02, 2020

What job descriptions say vs what they mean

Tired of cryptic job descriptions? Us too. Here’s a guide to what they really mean.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 1 min read
Shaheen Mistri sitting at a desk with a child
Leadership & Talent
September 24, 2020

“I’m giving you an opportunity to change India”

Shaheen Mistri, founder of Teach For India, on what it takes to build a strong brand, beyond the social sector.
by Tanaya Jagtiani, Rachita Vora | 6 min read
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Diversity & Inclusion
August 05, 2020

The Jungle Master
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 1 min read
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Livelihoods
July 23, 2020

Routes to resilience in rural India

Four interrelated pathways to resilience that have helped rural communities weather crises such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
by Sneha Philip, Tanaya Jagtiani | 7 min read
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Board & Governance
July 01, 2020

Keeping your nonprofit out of trouble

Nine things nonprofits should be mindful of when complying with CSR and FCRA regulations.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 5 min read
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Collaboration
May 08, 2020

Lessons for future collaborators

Collaborative action has the potential to amplify impact, particularly in times of crisis. Here are five lessons from collaboratives that are responding to COVID-19.
by Sneha Philip, Tanaya Jagtiani | 6 min read
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Humour
May 04, 2020

Navigating life in quarantine, one Schitt's Creek GIF at a time

The reaction GIFs you need to make it through another day of staying at home.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 1 min read
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Humour
February 17, 2020

The five stages of networking grief

Does the thought of awkward small talk and sweaty handshakes fill you with dread? You’re not alone.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 1 min read
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Inequality
February 12, 2020

Questioning the informal-formal binary

The growth of precarious, informal employment in the formal sector is adversely affecting the most marginalised.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 6 min read
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Board & Governance
January 22, 2020

The laws that govern India's nonprofits

As a nonprofit working in India, here are 10 things you should know about the current legal framework.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 6 min read
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Youth
January 14, 2020

Young India is demanding better healthcare

If India wants to become an economic superpower, it needs to respond to the voices of its youth.
by Tanaya Jagtiani | 5 min read
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