Not In Jobs, Training Or Education: The Growing Problem Of ‘Idle’ Youth In India
By Balwant Singh Mehta, Simi Mehta and Arjun Kumar (IMPRI) 12th August each year is celebrated as the International Youth Day (IYD) to raise awareness about the challenges faced by the youth. It was...
View ArticleThe Problematic And Biased Case Of (Mis)Identifying Traffickers By Indian...
By Azra Qaisar Human Trafficking is a disguised crime and is not often easy to identify. In our work, with various stakeholders, we often emphasize that there are no set characteristics of gender,...
View ArticleA Letter To The Ministry Of Women And Child Development
TW: Mentions of sexual assault. Dear Ministry of Women and Child Development, and the National Commission for women, Today, I am writing to you with an urgent request. Please bear with the length of...
View ArticleThis Indigenous Peoples Day, Learn About The Struggles Faced By Adivasis And...
Written by Pragya Uike Whenever people hear the word ‘Adivasi’ or ‘tribal’, they immediately start thinking about scantily clad people living in the forests and many other mainstream misconceptions...
View ArticleA Letter To The Environment Ministry To Formulate A ‘Long-term Strategy Plan’...
Global coherence demands a permanent strategic cooperation culture at all levels.” ~ António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations In 2015, under the historic Paris Agreement, countries...
View ArticleRahat Indori Will Live On Through His Poetry
The relationship between me and Rahat Sir is like that of Eklavya and Dronacharya. He was my teacher in absentia. I have learned the art of communication from him. I have learned how to engage the...
View ArticleTribal Activist Archana Soreng Is India’s New Hope For A Greener World
By Suchitra Recently, Indian publications were abuzz with the news of a young tribal woman from Odisha being appointed to a UN youth advisory group that will provide solutions to combat the climate...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Is Severely Affecting Tamil Nadu’s Paliyar Tribe Despite Their...
Translated from Tamil by Nisha Felicita COVID-19 is one of the deadliest diseases plaguing the world today. Millions of lives have been lost due to the impact of this pandemic. The death toll is rising...
View ArticleWith No Government Aid And Unfair Market Prices, Jhum Cultivators In Tripura...
Translated from Kokborok by Sentu Debbarma Jhum cultivation, also known as the slash and burn type of agriculture, is the process of growing crops by clearing the land of trees and vegetation and then...
View ArticleSay No To Manels! Here Are 3 Ways To Organise An Inclusive Webinar
As coronavirus cases surge in India, the lockdown continues. For the last three months, much of India’s formal workforce has been working from home. Beyond work hours, folks are signing up for online...
View ArticleAbuse Of Power, Threat Of Unemployment: Why The NIFT Policy Is Unconstitutional
The policy updated by the NIFT states that information shared by any student of NIFT that speaks against the institution could be detrimental to their studies and future profession. I have seen...
View ArticleAll You Need To Know About iProbono’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Campaign
Meena works as a domestic worker in Banda, Uttar Pradesh. She lost her job during the lockdown. Meena ji says, “The ration has been vital. I have three children, and we have no money for food. My...
View ArticleCOVID-19 Has Brought Us Great Opportunities To Volunteer And Bring Change
More often than not, during times of crises, the youth have emerged as our biggest crusaders, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. While young volunteers can help others in dealing with the...
View ArticleNew Education Policy: An Equation Of New Aspirations And Age-Old Challenges
The Union Cabinet approved the New Education Policy (NEP) 2020 on 29th July, 2020, amid the shockwaves of the COVID-19 pandemic. Subsequently, the MHRD has been renamed as the Ministry of Education,...
View ArticleAugust 5: A Very Historic Day For A Very Secular Country
O Pilgrim, rest your eager hands. There’s little to applaud here; If temples rise on bloodied lands, There was never a god here.” With the bhoomi poojan now complete and the whole debacle of the Prime...
View ArticlePaliyar Tribals In Tamil Nadu Use Every Part Of Banana And Plantain Trees,...
Translated from Tamil by Nisha Felicita Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. This is not an attempt to suggest any kind of cure and medication. This information in this article...
View ArticleKharchi Puja, The Festival of 14 Gods and Goddesses, Is Celebrated With Pomp...
Tripura is a state of numerous and vibrant festivals. The mixed population in the state has contributed to the diverse festivals that are celebrated here. Kharchi Puja is the second biggest festival of...
View ArticleThis is How the Kadar Tribal Community in Tamil Nadu Extracts Wild Honey From...
Written by M. Subalakshmi, translated from Tamil by Nisha Felicita There is heavenly nectar called honey, which you probably eat and enjoy on a regular basis. There are stacks of them in shops and...
View ArticleWhy The Idea Of Placing A Time Capsule Beneath Ram Mandir Is A Good Idea
That which endures the test of time ought to be passed down; be it an heirloom or nuggets of wisdom. Although the future is something that everyone reaches at the rate of 60 minutes an hour, almost...
View ArticleReject, I Repeat Reject, the Draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA)...
PROFIT OVER PEOPLE: Another disaster in the making The BJP-RSS government’s capitalist roadmap has been on full public display ever since its return to power, with public sector undertakings being sold...
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