“Red Cross workers make anti-influenza masks for soldiers in Boston, Massachusetts in 1918”. Source: National Archives News, USA
July 22, 2021 0

Living Through History

At some point towards the end of 2020, given the myriad of problems imposed by […]

The author is doing a Namaste pose in front of her office's main gate. She is wearing a Chuba. The board above her says. "Department of Education, Central Tibetan Administration" which is the name of her host organization.
July 20, 2021 0

So, You Think Working in the Social/Development Sector is Boring?

A khadi-clad, jhola bearing, frail looking bespectacled person in her 20s, with greasy hair, hassled […]

July 18, 2021 0

Health Care: The Semi Urban/Rural Version

For the entirety of my childhood, I had been raised in a small township in […]

The author strikes a pose with the Education Minister of the Tibetan Government in front of snow-capped mountain ranges in the Himalayas during one of their weekend hikes.
July 16, 2021 0

Farewell to An Able Leader: Dr. Pema Yangchen

Dr. Pema Yangchen was born in Bhutan and came to India in 1983. After completing […]

Five people are sitting on a bench outside
July 15, 2021 0

When Was the Last Time You Did Something for the First Time?

Before the pandemic, I felt like my life was in full gear and I spent […]

The image is a screenshot captured during the Gender Training Workshop conducted by Nandita Bhat. The image shows some participants on the side and some words which they associate with certain gender themes.
July 14, 2021 0

Online Gender Training: Does It Really Work?

Fresh from my AIF Clinton Fellowship Orientation, I started work with my host organization, the […]

Part of a series of artwork depicting the indigenous version of Mahabharata in the Vaacha Museum of Voice, Tejgadh. Source: Sneharshi Dasgupta
July 13, 2021 0

The Expedition of Myth and Narratives in South Asia

Growing up, epics such as Mahabharata and Ramayana played a significant role in our preadolescent […]

The picture is a screenshot of a video call between the author and her Tibetan language teacher. This screenshot was captured during one of their lessons.
July 12, 2021 0

Stories of First-Generation Tibetans in India

Between December 2020 to January 2021, I had the privilege of learning the Tibetan language […]

July 11, 2021 0

My Experiences in Pagdandi Yatra: A Rural Immersion Program

Pagdandi Yatra is a two-week rural immersion program, which is held annually amongst the Korku […]

May 24, 2021 0

A Tribute To Those We’ve Lost to COVID-19: Arjun, Abhilash, Jockim

While the world is aware of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India that has affected […]

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