Archive

Rickshaw-Pullers In A Fix

 
/ April 4, 2011

Bengal government wants to ban hand-pulled rickshaws but has not offered the drivers alternative employment.

No School For Special Children

 
/ April 2, 2011

Today is World Autism Awareness Day; the occasion to pay closer attention to the poor situation of disabled children in India.

Tribal Girl Yearns For College

 
/ March 31, 2011

Alamelu has been waiting for her community certificate to enter college for more than one year.

Pregnant Women No Longer Neglected

 
/ March 30, 2011

Our CC takes action in Karauli, Rajasthan; pregnant women receive vaccination cards.

Exploitation Of Beedi Workers

 
/ March 29, 2011

Beedi workers in Ghurpur, UP, earn less than the minimum wage and have no access to schemes set up for them.

Demolition Leaves Potters Homeless

 
/ March 28, 2011

With only two days notification, the Raipur municipality destroys the homes and work of a potter community.

Microcredit Incites Caste Violence

 
/ March 25, 2011

A local moneylender vengefully attacks a Dalit woman from a microfinance group

Radio Empowers Transgender

 
/ March 24, 2011

In Bangalore, Priyanka has gained courage and respect by working in Radio Active.