A Positive Output from a Negative Input
After the demonetization of the 500 and 1000 rupee notes, the election of Donald Trump, […]
Health by the Sambhar Lake: Part I
I was lucky enough to spend a few weeks in November working at Manthan Kotri […]
Wonder Kids!
Working for the development sector has always given me a sense of satisfaction. Growing up […]
The Christmas Spirit in Rural Rajasthan
As a child, Charles Dickens’ novella, “The Christmas Carol” was a riddle to me. I […]
Shuba’s Smile
As we walked into our Kothanur Center, we met a girl dangling her keys, flashing […]
Majuli Needs a Leader
Imagine this, a nice comfortable house with a backyard for some gardening. Then a bigger […]
“Ah, I Was so Much Older Then /...
“Mom, don’t look at them! They are part of the mafia. Don’t you understand?” I […]
Starfish Stories: AmeriCorps to AIF
In 2010, I joined AmeriCorps’ City Year program because I saw it as an opportunity […]
Manhattan to Madanapalle
Prior to this fellowship, my home was the Upper East Side of Manhattan. I lived […]
Race, Caste, and What We Consume
I completed a Bachelor of Arts (Triple Major) in Psychology, Sociology, and Literatures in 2014. […]
The Kattaikkuttu Sangam: Academic Education and Theater Arts
I am living in a rural area between three towns. In the mornings, I run […]
A “Sunshine of Hope”: The Tale of a...
Hushed giggles and curious eyes will be a good way to describe my first visit […]