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    Advocacy & Government
    An inside view on working with the government  
    Embedding units across all tiers of administration can help nonprofits combine community knowledge and innovation with the government’s scale.
    by Gajanan Rauta, Karimuddin Malik | 6 min read

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    a woman in a red blouse with her back to the camera carrying a child--maternal well-being
    Health & Well-being
    In Tamil Nadu, climate extremes are reshaping maternal well-being
    Rising temperatures and pollution in Tamil Nadu are pushing maternal mental health to the brink. Targeted state action that supports the well-being of mothers and their children is essential.
    by Saravanan Thangarajan | 5 min read
    a large group of women seated in an auditorium and focused on the front of the room--marginalised women
    Diversity & Inclusion
    Listening, by design: Centring inclusion around marginalised voices
    Marginalised communities aren't limited by skill, but by self-doubt, social messaging, and isolation. They need spaces where they can speak freely and be consistently heard.
    by Deepanjali Lahiri | 5 min read
    a group of coffee farmers learning how coffee is roasted--start-ups in Meghalaya
    Social Business
    LinkedIn and ChatGPT: How a Meghalaya start-up drives online sales
    Brands from Northeast India can differentiate themselves online by combining smart marketing tactics with storytelling that highlights local culture.
    by Bipul Hajong | 7 min read
    a group of people queued up in front of a window at a government office--Right to Information Act--
    Rights
    The right to information in practice
    People's ability to use the RTI Act is often shaped by how state portals are designed, which can pose challenges including inaccessibility and incomplete information. Here are some tips for filing RTIs and the broad changes that are needed.
    by Pritika Malhotra | 7 min read
    A civil engineer wearing a white helmet, a white shirt, and a lanyard around his neck, with a water reservoir in the background--economic inclusion
    Youth
    India’s youth are redefining economic inclusion
    For young Indians, economic inclusion isn’t just about jobs. It’s about independence, the dignity to choose, and the freedom to shape their own future.
    by Aishwarya Mishra | 4 min read
    NEW SECTION. Featuring bite-sized stories from the ground.

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    A female cosplayer from Mizoram in a custom-made Malenia (Elden Ring) costume--cosplay in Mizoram
    Youth | October 9, 2025
    Mizoram’s cosplayers blend art, identity, and livelihoods
    Initially viewed with scepticism and dread, cosplay in Mizoram is now a vehicle for youth expression, social change, and local entrepreneurship.
    by Malsawmdawngliani Tara | 6 min read
    Cover of On the Contrary by IDR podcast episode featuring Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo--well-being
    Season 7 | October 8, 2025
    Lessons on well-being in activism: Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo
    What does well-being look like at the frontlines of struggles for justice and change? Activists Kumi Naidoo and Louisa Zondo discuss the importance of care when confronting the most pressing issues of our time.
    18 min read
    Artist Hand Painting Detailed Design on Paper--patient capital
    Philanthropy & CSR | October 7, 2025
    Slowing down: Why philanthropy must invest in patient capital
    Amid uncertainty and shifting priorities, philanthropy’s most powerful tool may be patience and providing long-term, flexible capital that helps nonprofits innovate, adapt, and lead from within.
    by Nisha Dhawan | 7 min read
    Mahendra Pandey and Steven Harris feature as guests on IDR's On the Contrary podcast--well-being in philanthropy
    Season 7 | October 1, 2025
    Rooting philanthropy in well-being
    Two leaders from global philanthropic organisations discuss why well-being should be central to philanthropy, and what it would take to get there.
    13 min read
    the cover photo of On the Contrary by IDR featuring Paula Moreno and Jean Bosco Niyonzima--well-being
    Season 7 | September 24, 2025
    Centring well-being in conflict: Notes from Colombia and Rwanda
    Paula Moreno, philanthropist and political leader from Colombia, and Dr Jean Bosco Niyonzima, a community-based mental health expert from Rwanda, explore what it takes for communities to heal and sustain well-being during conflict.
    12 min read
    The cover photo of On the Contrary by IDR featuring Mar Cabra and Nat Kendall-Taylor
    On the Contrary | September 17, 2025
    Not always breaking news: Well-being in journalism
    Mar Cabra, a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist, and Nat Kendall-Taylor, CEO of communications think tank FrameWorks Institute, discuss how the stories we tell can balance truth and care.
    13 min read
    The image is an aerial shot of a beach. The waves from the sea are moving towards the sand, where differently-coloured boats are lined up in a row._Nonprofits
    Perspectives | September 16, 2025
    Indian nonprofits must collaborate to survive
    Nonprofits face mounting pressures, but their strength lies in their diversity. Leveraging this diversity will be key to the survival of the social sector in India.
    by Suvojit Chattopadhyay | 6 min read
    Three young people sitting at a table and talking to each other. They are all wearing black. We can see that the boy is wearing a hoodie with white stripes. To their right on a wooden wall with tools such as measuring tape, drilling machines, screwdrivers etc stick to the wall_government collaboration
    Advocacy & Government | September 12, 2025
    Five lessons from partnering with the government
    A nonprofit-government partnership works when there is mutual trust, clear communication, and a good understanding of each other’s roles.
    by Nagakarthik MP, Parij Borgohain | 6 min read
    The image shows a man and a woman riding bicycles down a broad concrete path. There is grass growing on either side of the path and there are lush green trees lining growing behind the grass patches. There are people sitting on a bench on the side._Urban planning
    Urban | September 10, 2025
    Urban India must invest in blue-green infrastructure
    WRI India’s Jaya Dhindaw on why blue-green infrastructure—from green corridors to wetlands—must be seen as essential to urban planning.
    by Shreya Adhikari, Derrek Xavier | 9 min read
    An aerial view of a massive landfill site filled with heaps of waste and plastic debris. Scattered across the trash are makeshift shelters, tarpaulins, and piles of collected recyclables. A few people can be seen sorting through the garbage, surrounded by large sacks and baskets used to gather materials. The scene highlights the harsh working and living conditions of waste pickers amidst an overwhelming expanse of urban waste._Waste management
    Environment | September 4, 2025
    ​Wasting a city: Nagaland’s urban waste crisis
    Nagaland’s poor urban waste management is as much due to poor infrastructure and low funding, as it is due to the slow behavioural change among its citizens.
    by Keletsino Mejura | 6 min read
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