THE WOMEN INDIA FORGOT TO COUNT
Neha Dixit’s The Many Lives of Syeda X chronicles the life of an invisible migrant worker to reveal three decades of India’s social, political, and economic transformation through powerful narrative journalism.
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Spotlight | Havovi Wadia to Lead the Freedom Fund as New CEO
The global fight against modern slavery is entering a new leadership chapter with the appointment of Havovi Wadia as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Freedom Fund. Effective 1 December 2026, Wadia will succeed outgoing CEO Nick Grono and lead one of the world’s foremost organisations dedicated to ending modern slavery and supporting survivors…
TS Sankaran The Quiet Alchemy of Policy
Every democracy has its steady hands and its showmen. Some folks make sure the government just Works; others are happy to grab the spotlight, dressing up the daily business with big words. But, once in a while, you meet a third kind someone who quietly bridges the gap between what’s written in law and what’s…
SHANTA TOOFANI Social Action as Labour, Life and Livelihood
Shanta Toofani (1929-2011) was an unusual social worker, activist and educator. She completed her schooling at the age of 34, while running a household single-handedly and bringing up seven children. Having educated herself despite all odds, she was committed to educating others, with fierce love. For several decades this tiny woman stood tall, teaching children…
Gig Economy and The India Effect
India marks May Day 2026 with strong labour laws on paper, but most workers—especially in the gig economy—remain without real protections. As platform work grows, the gap between rights and reality continues to widen, highlighting deep inequalities in the modern labour system. India marks International Workers’ Day on May 1, 2026, with the usual routine:…
Haryana’s Sex Ratio and A Hope in CSR
Haryana’s sex ratio has fallen to 910 despite years of government campaigns and CSR efforts, revealing that awareness alone has failed to address deep-rooted son preference. Real change requires tackling economic, legal, and social structures driving gender bias. A Number Nobody Wanted to Talk About Start with the arithmetic. Of the 516,402 children born in…
Shabana Azmi: Ethics of Philanthropy
Shabana Azmi exemplifies how art and activism can work together, using her influence to drive women’s empowerment, child rights, and grassroots social change. Her lifelong philanthropy reflects a deep belief that privilege and creativity must serve society, creating lasting impact beyond the screen. Despite five National Film Awards for Best Actress, over fifty years of…
UN Commission for Social Development Approves Resolutions to Advance Poverty Eradication and Inclusive Policies
The United Nations Commission for Social Development adopted new resolutions to strengthen poverty eradication and inclusive policies, emphasizing coordinated global action and social justice. Leaders highlighted the need for stronger national policies, social protection systems, and inclusive development to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The United Nations Commission for Social Development has adopted a…
Ashoka University Condemns Casteist Slogans by Students, Pledges Action Amid National Backlash
Ashoka University has vowed to act after videos emerged showing students chanting casteist slogans on campus. The clips prompted a fierce debate about freedom of expression, respect, and discrimination at one of India’s leading private universities. The video shows groups of students shouting phrases such as “We need a caste census” and “Brahmin-Baniyawaad Murdabad” in…
Practising Law Without a Chamber: Anita Jha’s Thirteen-Year Stand in Madhubani
Every court working day at around 10.30 am, a white hatchback enters the parking lot of the Madhubani District Court. By evening, it leaves quietly. In between, the backseat of that car functions as a legal chamber. Anita Jha, a senior lawyer in her late 50s, meets clients there. She drafts pleadings, prepares arguments, and…