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Women sitting next to each other in a row-women
January 22, 2021
A revolution in local politics
The changing landscape of women’s political representation, and its intersections with caste, property rights, and patriarchy.
by Akshi Chawla | 7 min read
A drawing by a child of a house and a playground
December 3, 2020
Protecting children in institutional care
Exploring the implications of a national directive to restore children living in care homes to their families.
by Jyoti Nale-Tajane, Raji Menon Debnath | 6 min read
woman conducting a survey with an elderly woman_Piyush Khanorkar
November 20, 2020
Living with risk, fear, and anxiety
The rural elderly have faced a unique set of challenges during COVID-19. Here’s what we can do about it.
by Piyush Khanorkar | 6 min read
Couple resting at Delhi temple - Unsplash
November 12, 2020
No room for consent
The politics of 'love jihad' has deep roots in our patriarchal society. Individual agency needs a voice, now more than ever.
by Shireen Jejeebhoy | 6 min read
line of women workers in garment factory_PC Nayantara Parikh
November 10, 2020
Productivity at what cost?
The working class bears a disproportionate burden of the economic fallout of COVID-19.
by Lavanya Garg, Mansi Kabra | 5 min read
bat signal-pc Unsplash
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
Empty swing_Needpix.com
October 21, 2020
A clarion call for child protection
The pandemic has left the most vulnerable children invisible.
by Shantha Sinha | 4 min read
family holding ID card-PC.HUF
October 20, 2020
Leave no household behind
Access to basic entitlements is a critical safety net for vulnerable communities.
by Anantika Singh, Reshma Anand | 5 min read
Kiran Mandle at work
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 | 6 min read
Green door locked with a padlock
September 28, 2020
An air of mistrust around nonprofits
The FCRA Bill 2020 is being used to crackdown on nonprofits, while a lack of transparency continues to surround PM-CARES.
by The Wire | 6 min read
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