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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
Hands chained in handcuffs
October 22, 2020
Who goes to jail?
Social inequities in Indian society are replicated inside its prisons.
by Shreehari Paliath, IndiaSpend | 8 min read
A graphic of women with raised fists, against a blue background
September 23, 2020
The politics of mental health and well-being
The acknowledgement that well-being and mental health are affected by casteism and patriarchy is often missing.
by Divya Kandukuri | 7 min read
barbed wire-exclusion
January 30, 2020
Building inclusive communities is the task of civil society
Until communities stop excluding people based on gender, caste, class, and religion, efforts to achieve the SDGs will always fall short.
by Shamik Trehan | 5 min read
Indian jail cell_India prisons_Flickr
May 31, 2019
Inside Indian prisons: What does the data tell us?
Prison Statistics India 2016, published in April after a long, unexplained delay, omits details about caste and religious identities of the prison population.
by Nishant Gokhale | 4 min read
Jan sahas-community moblisation
April 25, 2019
Want social change? Give communities more agency
No external force can bring about real change in society. Only the community itself can. 
by Ashif Shaikh | 7 min read
A seesaw with a block on one side and several things on the other side
November 20, 2018
IDR Select: November’s picks
From demystifying caste-based myths, blockchain, and M&E, to discussing women in the workplace, this month's selection has something for everyone.
by India Development Review | 3 min read
A man walking near a temple/fort
October 12, 2018
Uncovering the link between religion and economy
A recent study suggests that India's religious beliefs are holding back its economic growth.
by Charu Bahri, IndiaSpend | 5 min read
Dalit caste
June 29, 2018
Photo essay: Justice delayed is justice denied
Can documenting what we choose not to see grab attention and bring about change?
by Sudharak Olwe | 2 min read
caste diversity at work
April 12, 2018
10 ways to address lack of caste diversity in your organisation
For India’s social sector to become a truly equitable space for under-represented groups, development organisations must revisit traditional approaches to talent, culture and language, among other things.
by Benson Neethipudi | 5 min read
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