India: From Enchantment to Appreciation
When I was a little girl, my family had a large house but not always […]
The Power of a Story: Perceptions and Attitudes Towards People with Disabilities
How does a blind person brush his teeth in the morning? How would he be […]
The Hidden Heroes: The Role of NGOs in Public Policy
A few years ago, while I was attending a legal workshop for budding social entrepreneurs, […]
“Looking through the Purdah:” Finding New Possibilities
If I talk about India and its life, easy lines do not do justice to […]
Exploring Kattaikkuttu and an All-Night Performance
As I prepared to interview with Dr. Hanne De Bruin during the matching phase of […]
On Conservation and Climate – Part 2
From October 15-18, I attended the Student Conference on Conservation Science (SCCS) in Bangalore. It […]
Panchayati Divorce: Its Implications and Legal Sanctity
“Is your husband your friend as well?” I asked.* A question that was included in […]
Governing Diaspora: Tibetans in Exile in India
Firstly, as a Tibetan who was born and raised in the U.S., it is an […]
My Experience with Pneumonia: Exploring Emergency Medicine in India
Almost immediately after reaching my AIF Clinton Fellowship placement site in Puducherry, India, I contracted […]
Clearing the Fence: Inclusion, not just Accommodation
“So… you’re not teaching blind students Braille? Shouldn’t they be focusing on Braille?” “Computers? You […]
Starting an Odyssey in Odisha: Rethinking Gender, Tradition, and Culture
‘Odyssey’ refers to “an important intellectual or physical journey, one which is filled with excitement […]
Applying Design Thinking to Coconut Farming
My journey as an AIF Clinton Fellow placed with a start-up social enterprise in rural […]