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August 14, 2023
Is it time to reform India’s political system?
This Independence Day, Vijay Mahajan reflects on why we must change the rules of the game that has allowed social and economic inequalities to overtake the political process and tells us how this can be done.
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Vijay Mahajan
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7 min read
October 13, 2022
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How to be an active citizen in India
A handy guide on the many ways in which citizens can engage with the government beyond voting, and make a difference in policy at a local, state, and national level.
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Shachi Nelli
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Shonottra Kumar
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7 min read
September 16, 2022
Preparing for a marathon, not a sprint
Dalit civil rights activist Thenmozhi Soundararajan on why failure is an opportunity to build power, how systems of oppression affect well-being, and what healing looks like for individuals and communities.
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India Development Review
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10 min read
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.
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Ratan Lal Regar
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7 min read
March 1, 2022
It’s time to step up for street vendors’ rights
If implemented effectively, the Street Vendors Act, 2014 is an opportunity to prioritise the welfare of the urban poor and enhance their livelihoods.
by
Aravind Unni
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Shalaka Chauhan
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6 min read
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.
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Smarinita Shetty
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Sneha Philip
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11 min read
January 13, 2022
IDR Interviews | Aloysius Fernandez
Having pioneered the concept of SHGs, Aloysius Fernandez speaks about his journey over the last several decades, and how building institutions is the beginning of the basis of power for marginalised people.
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Smarinita Shetty
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10 min read
December 21, 2021
What makes collectives successful?
Community-based collectives have the power to drive transformative social change. Here’s how civil society stakeholders can better support them.
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Pritha Venkatachalam
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Riti Mohapatra
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Vansh Chaudhary
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6 min read
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.
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Nodeep Kaur
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8 min read
March 25, 2021
A bloodless revolution
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Anushka Dalal
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Harsha Pareek
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2 min read
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