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A day in the life of
Frontline workers and first responders share their insights from working at the grassroots.
January 11, 2021
When duty calls
A day in the life of a hospital ward worker, who cares for COVID-19 patients at a government hospital, playing a critical role in their recovery.
by
Manika Mandal
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5 min read
December 21, 2020
On the road to recovery
A day in the life of an addiction and mental health counsellor who uses his personal experience to support and advocate for young people dealing with substance abuse.
by
Neil Jaitly
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6 min read
December 7, 2020
Dismantling the information gap
A day in the life of a grassroots activist who is on a mission to promote constitutional literacy, and ensure that education is accessible to all.
by
Navendu Mishra
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6 min read
November 24, 2020
Seek and you shall find
A day in the life of a student relationship manager in Varanasi, who equips young people with the skills required to be employed, especially during a pandemic.
by
Sonali Singh
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6 min read
October 27, 2020
“We didn’t know what a sero survey was”
A day in the life of a sero survey field manager, whose work in the slums of Mumbai helped us understand the extent of COVID-19's spread.
by
Naziya Faiz Shaikh
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6 min read
October 12, 2020
Delivering citizens’ rights to their doorsteps
A day in the life of a Haqdarshika who has helped 600 citizens access government schemes and entitlements—often ones they weren't even aware of.
by
Kiran Mandle
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6 min read
September 22, 2020
Revitalising local self-governance
A day in the life of a mukhiya, or panchayat head, who works closely with his team of elected representatives to ensure sustainable development for their community.
by
Kamakhya Kumar Singh
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6 min read
September 7, 2020
Meet the sisters of Bhuj
A day in the life of a paralegal, who has been changing patriarchal gender norms across 200 villages in Kutch for the last two decades.
by
Khataben Sameja
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7 min read
August 24, 2020
A day in the life of: A relief worker
In Assam, a member of the Mising tribe helps his community survive the triple whammy of COVID-19, African Swine Fever, and floods.
by
Ranjit Doley
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4 min read
August 10, 2020
A day in the life of: A cancer shelter home manager
At a care home for children undergoing cancer treatment in Mumbai, a resident manager spends her day helping staff and families cope with the crisis, while also ensuring the safety of the children.
by
Madhubala Sharma
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7 min read
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