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Op-eds and commentary that hold a mirror up to civil society in India, reflect upon its evolution, unpack key trends, and outline the way forward.

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May 19, 2022
Nonprofits can be sustainable
If they have a product for which there is a demand and that does not require repeated infusions of large amounts of capital, nonprofit organisations can be sustainable for decades, if not centuries.
by Luis Miranda | 5 min read
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May 17, 2022
The split verdict on marital rape is a blow to women’s rights in India
Robust action against marital rape is necessary for India to end violence against women in all forms and fulfil its commitment to gender equality.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 5 min read
Schoolkids during lockdown in Tain village, Nuh, Haryana_Digital Empowerment Foundation-social sector
November 19, 2021
The good, the bad, the ugly: What went wrong during India’s COVID-19 response
No single entity—be it the government, the corporates, or the social sector—can operate in isolation. However, all three failed to collaborate when the pandemic was at its peak in India. Why?
by Osama Manzar | 6 min read
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October 19, 2021
Universal principles to drive behaviour change
There is more common ground between the private and nonprofit sectors than we imagine. Insights from frontline teams reveal shared principles that can amplify impact.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 4 min read
Students wearing uniforms sitting on benches next to each other writing-board exams
March 17, 2021
Reform board exams to improve learning outcomes
The Indian education system needs to move towards testing conceptual understanding rather than rote learning in its board exams.
by Doug Johnson, Suvojit Chattopadhyay | 4 min read
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January 28, 2021
Public funds have been poorly allocated
Ahead of Budget 2021, India needs to rethink its overall strategy for the investment of public funds.
by Nachiket Mor | 5 min read
November 20, 2020
Who is ‘self-improvement’ for?
There are entire industries dedicated to selling productivity and self-improvement. We need to analyse their impact on mental health.
by Sadaf Vidha | 6 min read
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October 29, 2020
We don’t need heroes
When it comes to human trafficking, we need to question the narrative around rescuing survivors.
by Roop Sen | 6 min read
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September 10, 2020
Why are we only assuming the worst?
The pandemic is not the first crisis that the world has seen, nor the last. We need a manifesto of possibilities if we are to rebuild lives.
by Reshma Anand | 5 min read
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September 9, 2020
We need new ideas and practices
The pandemic offers civil society the opportunity to reflect on some of its inner failings, and reframe its dynamic with the government and business.
by India Development Review | 4 min read
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