December 2016
After 40 years, community gets a proper road due to collective action
The village of Dehri Amdana in Madhya Pradesh was cut-off from the rest of the world for 40 years. The only road leading to the village was a narrow muddy path which was highly inaccessible, making it hard for the villagers to travel for their basic necessities and livelihood. Children would...
A Widow and her Children are Homeless
Heavy rains destroyed a widow’s house in Pipariyamal, Madhya Pradesh and the administration is proving to be of no help. She and her children have been homeless for four months. Help her get a house by calling V A Karnd, the Sub Divisional Magistrate of the area on +91 9424312042 Community...
Gender and Marriage – India Shares Stories about Living and Defeating Patriarchy
We are taught to conform to gender stereotypes early. But many brave individuals are also challenging them every day through their lived realities. We asked people to share their stories with us. Here are some of the stories we collected. Is marriage the obvious step after education? I...
Gender in Sports – India Shares Stories about Living and Defeating Patriarchy
We are taught to conform to gender stereotypes early. But many brave individuals are also challenging them every day through their lived realities. We asked people to share their stories with us. Here are some of the stories we collected. Discrimination in Sports by Dr Payoshni Mitra I work on...
Loopholes in Police investigation in a Dalit Woman’s Murder. Was it a foul play?
A Dalit woman Subita, from a poor household was found dead on the side of a well-traveled road in Maharashtra. While the police have lodged a mere accident report, the relatives including the deceased’s’ husband Satish and his parents are alleging foul play – saying that she was murdered in...
Loopholes in Police investigation in a Dalit Woman's Murder. Was it a foul play?
A Dalit woman Subita, from a poor household was found dead on the side of a well-traveled road in Maharashtra. While the police have lodged a mere accident report, the relatives including the deceased’s’ husband Satish and his parents are alleging foul play – saying that she was murdered in...