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May 19, 2026
Of slippers and sweeping tides: A silent comic
Explore 'Nanavu', a silent comic named after the dampness that lingers in walls and everyday life, for a glimpse into how communities along Kerala’s coast endure tidal flooding and shifting waters.
by
Athulya Pillai
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2 min read
May 7, 2026
The rising cost of learning in India
From school fees to coaching classes, education expenses are climbing across India. Here’s what the data shows.
by
Vijay Jadhav
,
IndiaSpend
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4 min read
April 27, 2026
ಶಾಲೆ ಬಿಡಲು ನಿರಾಕರಿಸಿದ ಹುಡುಗಿ
ಕರ್ನಾಟಕದ ರಾಯಚೂರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಯುವ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರ ಸಂಯೋಜಕರೊಬ್ಬರ ಜೀವನದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ದಿನ, ಶಾಲೆಯನ್ನು ಬಹುತೇಕ ಬಿಟ್ಟು ತನ್ನನ್ನು, ತನ್ನ ಕುಟುಂಬವನ್ನು ಮತ್ತು ತನ್ನ ಸಮುದಾಯವನ್ನು ಪೋಷಿಸುವ ಪ್ರಯಾಣವನ್ನು ಪ್ರತಿಬಿಂಬಿಸುತ್ತದೆ.
by
ರುಬಿಯಾ ಬೇಗಂ
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7 min read
March 31, 2026
ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣದ ದೃಷ್ಟಿಕೋನವನ್ನು ಬದಲಿಸುವುದು
ಸಾಮಾಜಿಕ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವು ಸಾಮರ್ಥ್ಯ ನಿರ್ಮಾಣವು ಒಂದೇ ದಿಕ್ಕಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೋಗುತ್ತದೆ ಎಂಬ ಕಲ್ಪನೆಯನ್ನು ಪ್ರಶ್ನಿಸಬೇಕಾಗಿದೆ — ನೆಲದ ಮಟ್ಟದ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಾರರೂ ಕೂಡ ಅವರನ್ನು 'ತರಬೇತಿ' ನೀಡಲು ಬರುವವರ ಕಲಿಕೆಯನ್ನು ರೂಪಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ಒಪ್ಪಿಕೊಳ್ಳುವುದರ ಮೂಲಕ.
by
ಈಶ್ವರ್ ಸಿಂಗ್
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7 min read
March 27, 2026
Skilling alone isn’t enough for rural entrepreneurs
Skilling helps rural youth start businesses, but most stay small. Here’s what it takes to turn survival ventures into sustainable enterprises.
by
Mona Agrawal
,
Sanjay Chittora
,
Jahid Makrani
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7 min read
March 26, 2026
Kangri: Baskets of fire that keep Kashmir warm
For generations, the Ganaie community of Kashmir has been making Kangri, a traditional heater made from willow twigs. With modern heaters and declining demand, the craft faces an uncertain future.
by
Zaid Malik
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2 min read
March 13, 2026
ಮೇಘಾಲಯದ ಒಂದು ಹಳ್ಳಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಖರೀದಿಸಲು ಹಣವನ್ನು ಹೇಗೆ ಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಿತು
ರಿ ಭೋಯ್ನಲ್ಲಿ, ಒಬ್ಬ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥನು ತನ್ನ ಸಮುದಾಯವು ತಮ್ಮ ಜಲಾನಯನ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳ ಸುತ್ತಲಿನ ಭೂಮಿಯನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಖರೀದಿಸಲು ಹೇಗೆ ಸಜ್ಜುಗೊಳಿಸಿತು ಮತ್ತು ನಿಧಿಸಂಗ್ರಹಿಸಿತು, ನೀರಿನ ಪ್ರವೇಶವನ್ನು ಮರಳಿ ಪಡೆದುಕೊಂಡಿತು ಎಂಬುದನ್ನು ವಿವರಿಸುತ್ತಾನೆ.
by
ಜ್ಯೂಯಿಂಗ್ ನಾಂಗ್ಪೋ
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2 min read
March 13, 2026
IDR Interviews | Dr Carmo Noronha
Nonprofit veteran and disability rights champion Dr Carmo Noronha explains the importance of collaboration in designing inclusive learning environments in Meghalaya.
by
Samme Massar
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2 min read
February 26, 2026
Recipe books: An unlikely trust building tool in Himachal
In Kangra district, traditional recipes help a group of young fieldworkers build trust in a community wary of outsiders.
by
Asha
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2 min read
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.
by
India Development Review
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6 min read
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