Notes at the End of a Journey
If you peek into my backpack or handbag at any point, you will find a […]
Section 377 Goes Straight to Court
July 10th, 2018 may be a historic day for LGBTQIA+ rights in India. That Tuesday […]
‘Dancing’ through the Fellowship Journey
‘Life’s a dance you learn as you go; sometimes you lead, sometimes you follow Don’t […]
Women and the Environment
For the AIF Midpoint Thematic Conference, my co-fellows and I visited Jagori Grameen in Himachal […]
To The Next 10 Months in India: Remarks from a Current Fellow
As I’m reflecting back on the Fellowship, there are a few things I’ve learned this year […]
The Year That Was: Learning about Life Skills
“Isn’t everything we learn in life, a life skill?” questioned my best friend as I […]
Feminism in India: Part 1
The last time I visited India was in December 2012 during my college winter break. […]
Hand-Knotted Rugs: The 2,400-Year-Old Journey that Needs to Continue
Hand-knotted rugs have been around for thousands of years with the oldest rug on record […]
I Am the Rain. Here I Come.
As the seasons changed in Kotagiri and brought on new experiences, challenges, and adventures the […]
Notes from a Field Trip
In June, I went on a trip to rural, ‘interior’ villages in Chhotaudepur district of […]
Mommy and Me: Basti Edition
“Meri mummy sab se acha khaana bena thi hain,” Shifa exclaimed with excitement as she […]
Women Of The Field
It had been a long, dull morning. Our field supervisor, Durgesh, had been instructing our […]