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    colorful geometric mosaic with interlocking shapes and small stars--Akhila Sivadas
    May 5, 2026
    Hope, practice, and the work of social change
    In conversation with a young practitioner, Akhila Sivadas, executive director at the Centre for Advocacy and Research, reflects on staying rooted in hope amid the uncertainties of working in the social sector.
    by Stuti Gupta | 7 min read
    The image features the authors, Shakeela Banu and Nageena Banu. They are standing outdoors smiling warmly at each other while holding hands. Shakeela is wearing a bright red headscarf with a black inner layer, and Nageena is wearing a light-colored and patterned suit and dupatta . The background shows greenery and a blurred building--Beedi industry
    April 21, 2026
    ‘One day, one day, the women will go out to protest…’
    A day in the life of two union leaders fighting for fair working conditions in Karnataka’s beedi industry and for the rights of their community.
    by Nageena Banu, Shakeela Banu | 2 min read
    a person holds up a sign that says 'Can't ban Tboy swag' at a protest against the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026--Trans Amendment Bill
    March 27, 2026
    The Trans Amendment Bill: Everything you need to know
    The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026, is a blow to human rights and dignity. Here is why we should and how we can fight it.
    by India Development Review | 8 min read
    keshav suri, executive director at The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group and founder of the Keshav Suri Foundation, sitting cross-legged on a sofa--queer activism
    March 6, 2026
    “You can’t build inclusion on policy alone—you have to live it every day.”
    Keshav Suri speaks about activism, building queer-affirming workplaces, and why real change comes from grassroots movements.
    by Keshav Suri | 2 min read
    The Jawabdehi Yatra Bus
    April 1, 2022
    “Why should people suffer for the fault of a government officer?”
    A day in the life of a social worker from Rajasthan who helps communities access their entitlements and advocates for a public accountability law.
    by Ratan Lal Regar | 7 min read
    A black and white illustration of Aruna Roy on a green background
    January 26, 2022
    IDR Interviews | Aruna Roy
    Renowned social activist and a driving force behind the movements that led to the RTI Act and MGNREGA, Aruna Roy tells us what it takes to sustain truly participatory movements and why we must fight for our democratic right to dissent.
    by Sneha Philip, Smarinita Shetty | 11 min read
    Six women sitting in a circle with a long paper with texts between them. In India, trafficking is the result of extreme socio-economic inequalities.
    December 10, 2021
    Why India needs to rethink its new trafficking bill
    In India, trafficking is the result of extreme socio-economic inequalities. The proposed new anti-trafficking law fails to recognise these realities.
    by Shardha Rajam, Prabha Kotiswaran | 10 min read
    the word
    September 20, 2021
    Ten shows that would be better than ‘The Activist’
    We know which shows we would rather watch. Do you?
    by Vu Le | 4 min read
    A group of people standing together in a demonstration-Nodeep Kaur
    April 26, 2021
    A story of caste, class, and activism
    A day in the life of Dalit labour rights activist Nodeep Kaur, whose personal caste and class struggles have led her to dedicate her life to protect the rights of workers.
    by Nodeep Kaur | 8 min read
    A volunteer serves meals at the farmers' protest at Tikri border
    February 22, 2021
    Farmers’ protests: A volunteer’s diary
    A day in the life of a young volunteer at the farmers’ protest at Delhi’s Tikri border, who speaks about what it takes to keep the movement going.
    by Manpreet Singh | 6 min read
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