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Disability Acts in India: the On-ground Reality
While you sip your evening chai contentedly by the window, a Person with Disability (PWD) is hoping for a whiff of happiness in their tiny home. Even though there are laws protecting the rights of PWDs in India, the situation on the ground is a far cry. From unfair education practices to rising unemployment, the…
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Throwing the Spotlight on NGOs in Rural India
Small NGOs, that are helping India inch closer to her sustainability goals, rarely get their due. In this article, we throw light on one such small NGO in the heart of India which continues to change the sustainability landscape.
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Cultural Preservation or Social Evil?
Ritualistic Sex Slavery – a tradition prohibiting women from having a normal marriage and life. Instead, these women have to indulge in rather bizarre activities. Is this a preservation of culture? Or simply a social evil? To find out, read the story of the Bedinis from Madhya Pradesh.
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My Experiences with the Rural Healthcare System in India
Mental and physical health are topics largely ignored in the vulnerable communities of the country. In 2018, India ranked 154th out of 195 nations for healthcare quality and accessibility. The sad part? Not much has changed since 2007. The article discusses my experiences between 2007 and 2011 with the rural healthcare system in India Read…