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well-being
September 18, 2026
SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT
The mental health cost of freelance journalism
Freelance journalists in India talk about the cost of covering rights-based issues without a newsroom, or a safety net, behind them.
by
Almaas Masood
,
Swati Thapa
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2 min read
September 16, 2026
How is India’s Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 tracking?
Learn about the history of the mental health legislation in India, and see where state-wise implementation of the 2017 Act is falling short.
by
Shubhda Sharma
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Murchana Hazarika
,
Shreyus Sukhija
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8 min read
August 12, 2026
SUPPORTED BY AJIT ISAAC FOUNDATION
Care by design: Building a patient-centred hospice
Hospice care marks the end of life for patients with terminal illnesses. From local construction materials to social and emotional support, here's how such facilities can be designed to ensure comfort and quality of life.
by
Mathew George Chandy
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8 min read
July 7, 2026
Thaak, kantalo aney garmi: Climate reshapes artisans’ lives in Ahmedabad
The experiences of home-based workers coping with rising heat and humidity show us why organisational and climate policies must rethink how they address occupational safety.
by
Neha Rachel Abraham
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Sophiya Islam
,
Rohan Kinger
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9 min read
June 26, 2026
SUPPORTED BY THE WELLBEING PROJECT
Migration takes a toll on women’s mental health
Pinky Barda, gram panchayat mukhiya in Jharkhand, on the stress, isolation, and quiet solidarity that define the lives of women in villages impacted by migration.
by
Pinky Barda
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2 min read
June 24, 2026
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Dairy points and quiet conversations: Palliative care at the last mile
Rural patients often cannot access palliative care due to distant services and strained local systems. Based on our work in Karnataka, here’s what works and what is needed to improve health support in villages.
by
Dr Carolin Elizabeth George
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7 min read
June 12, 2026
Children in Meghalaya dribble towards a better future
A football club in Shillong is helping vulnerable children learn life skills and emotional resilience through the sport.
by
Samme Massar
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2 min read
May 13, 2026
Burnout in the social sector is being measured incorrectly
The data on well-being in civil society is riddled with problems: vague definitions, Western bias, and a near-total absence of grassroots voices.
by
Naghma Mulla
,
Shruti Shibulal
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3 min read
April 30, 2026
A mental health crisis is unfolding among conservationists
Overworked, under-resourced, and routinely exposed to ecological loss, conservationists are navigating a mental health crisis the sector has been slow to acknowledge.
by
Tanmayi Gidh
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8 min read
April 30, 2026
Nonprofits need to change how they care for their employees
Collective care in organisations must draw from grassroots community traditions and social justice values, not corporate HR templates or market-based solutions.
by
Deepa Pawar
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8 min read
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