Searching for the “Real” India: Cultural Exchange, Dominance,...
As an AIF Clinton Fellow, I’m living and working in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The city, dubbed […]
“When the Sky is Clear, a Mountain Will...
It was dark out when I first reached the Darjeeling hills in the Eastern Himalayan […]
Community Building during Diwali: Hospitality and Kindness in...
When I originally decided that I would both live and work on-site at my host […]
Understanding the Community: Relationship and Ownership
As a social worker, I know that developing a relationship with the community has a […]
Bhojn-Samay: Finding Comfort While Embracing My New Surroundings
To your average Hindi/Urdu speaker, the title of this blog might seem strange or perhaps […]
Finding ‘Masti’ in Sa‘Masti’pur: A Tale of Joy
Ananya’s Fellowship is made possible by the Rural India Supporting Trust. ‘Masti’ means joy! The […]
What’s the Deal with Poverty?
A large portion of the world’s inhabitants are poor. What do I mean by “poor”? […]
Being an Indian from the North East: My...
“Oh Nagaland? You eat dog meat?” That’s the question someone asked at the beginning of […]
Manita Saves a Life in Rural Jharkhand
One year into my role as CEO at the American India Foundation, I continue to […]
Why Won’t People Openly Talk about Sexual Health...
Women’s reproductive health and hygiene has always been an awkward topic of conversation for the […]
Walk to Freedom: Celebrations for the International Day...
The enthusiasm and energy of thousands gathered to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities […]
RAISEWISE: Empowering Women with Disabilities
“Being severely disabled I never thought exercising was possible for me. After attending sessions under […]