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February 12, 2026
Confessions of a professional panellist
Panels at conferences are meant to generate insights, discourse, and solutions. But are they accomplishing this?
by
Hisham Mundol
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3 min read
February 5, 2026
SUPPORTED BY FORBES FOUNDATION
The second generation problem: Preparing the next line of leaders in nonprofits
How can leadership transition be more strategic and less of an afterthought? Leaders at Sruti share their insights and experiment with a model of transition.
by
Sidharth Bhatt
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Pooja Rathi
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5 min read
January 27, 2026
Hiring for the long run in Northeast India
Funding constraints shape hiring in Mizoram and Meghalaya, prompting nonprofits to prioritise passion and train skills on the job.
by
Malsawmdawngliani Tara
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Samme Massar
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6 min read
January 16, 2026
Social sector conferences are not for everyone
From language and power to access and authority, social sector conferences in India exclude many voices. Here’s why we need to do better.
by
Srishti Gupta
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Kumar Unnayan
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6 min read
December 17, 2025
Unpacking misinformation and what it means for the social sector
How false information affects access to rights, erodes trust in institutions, and undermines development efforts.
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India Development Review
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4 min read
December 16, 2025
After 30 years in the social sector, why am I being told to leave?
A lack of projects and funding and shifts in hiring trends often lead to job insecurity for senior fieldworkers. The social sector must ensure space for grassroots expertise.
by
Udaysingh Makwana
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3 min read
November 19, 2025
Is data failing us?
What do we stand to lose when we privilege data science over human understanding?
by
Natasha Joshi
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7 min read
November 11, 2025
Keeping participant data safe: What researchers can do
Social science research often involves collecting personal and sensitive information. Data de-identification is one key way researchers can protect participants’ privacy.
by
Chandan Jain
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Anagha Mariya Jose
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4 min read
November 4, 2025
Measure what matters to the community
To effectively track progress and evaluate results of community-driven initiatives, funders and nonprofits must start by asking what success looks like from the community’s perspective.
by
Elisabeth Makumbi
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Aditi Sharma
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Jasleen Kaur
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8 min read
October 31, 2025
Good intentions don’t scale, good systems do
Scaling impact isn’t about doing more, it’s about enabling others. Here's how decentralised delivery and shared ownership can drive scale.
by
Sudhir Subbaraman
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7 min read
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