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rural health

Four women standing with posters demanding better working conditions_social welfare
December 20, 2022
ASHA workers need better working conditions, not hero worship
ASHAs and Anganwadi workers play a vital role in delivering government’s social welfare schemes, but they are denied employment benefits, minimum wage, and job security.
by Raja Venkata Krishna Dandamudi, V G Sreeram | 11 min read
incense sticks burning in a plate_rituals
December 16, 2022
The importance of rituals in behaviour change
Rituals are often seen as mere superstitions in direct opposition to biomedical practices. Here's why this understanding is a mistake.
by Cristine H Legare, Faiz Hashmi, Nachiket Mor, Neela A Saldanha | 4 min read
The herbal medicine counter-traditional healer
December 1, 2022
Herb exchange: The backyard gardens of Bilaspur’s healers
by Sammelal Yadav | 2 min read
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November 2, 2022
A fraction of truth: The anganwadi adoption scheme beyond numbers
by Sanavver Shafi | 2 min read
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September 28, 2022
A ritual of restrictions: When faith shapes women’s health
by Nivedita Rawtani | 2 min read
Women sitting in a circle in a field-organic farming
September 6, 2022
An organic melody: Women in Bihar sing about chemical-free farming
by Kavita Devi | 2 min read
Two young boys wrestling in traditional Bodo attire in front a crowd_Khomlainai
August 12, 2022
Wrestling against addiction: Khomlainai helps Bodos fight alcoholism
by Mijing Narzary | 2 min read
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August 9, 2022
The healthcare scare: Adivasis in Karnataka fear public hospitals
by Mahantesh S K, Susheela Kenjoor Koraga | 2 min read
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May 24, 2022
Warding off evil spirits: Odisha’s traditional healers counter superstitions
by Tazeen Qureshy | 2 min read
women from the korku community with a palanquin that contains food grains-korku people
May 19, 2022
A fine balance: Korku people’s nutrition palki and a wholesome diet
by Reti Bai, Seema Prakash | 2 min read
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