March 2018
Rural Roads: Bengal Government Fails to Keep Poll Promises
A 4 kilometer long road connecting at least five villages lies broken for four years, despite state-level budget of 3962 crores being allocated for maintaining roads.
Having Fled Myanmar, Many Rohingya Now Face Prejudice in Jammu
Most of the legally recognised Rohingya in India are settled in Jammu & Kashmir and they face tough living conditions, along with the risk of deportation.
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Human Trafficking Racket Brought to a Halt
When Navita Devi uncovered a massive trafficking racket in Katihar, Bihar, she was threatened by the traffickers and the local village council leader. But thanks to her persistence, a woman responsible for trafficking over a 100 people is finally behind bars. Janki Kumari was a student in the sixth grade...
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India’s Stone Quarries are Sounding the Death Knell for Their Workers
Tuberculosis and Silicosis are killing innumerous stone quarry and mine workers in the country; both private companies and the government are flouting the law and not taking adequate preventive measures or providing compensation.
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Despite Death Threats, Domestic Violence Survivor Fights On
In a society where women are shamed for seeking justice in cases of domestic violence and called out for alleged ‘false complaints’, Gyanwati’s resilience is encouraging.
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From Child Bride to Firebrand Women’s Rights Activist
In Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar, this activist has single-handedly built a support and action network for women survivors of violence. Here's her story.
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Battling Parkinson’s Disease with Hope
An organisation in Goa provides a support group for those living with Parkinson’s disease.
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Visually Impaired Man Campaigns to Build Road, Wins
In Rajasthan, a visually impaired man puts his life on the line to get a concrete road built.