Articles
Dec 18 2015
GENDER RIGHTS
Sex workers turn paralegal volunteers
GENDER RIGHTS : Sex workers turn paralegal volunteers

An innovative project in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is helping sex workers empower themselves, by training them as paralegal volunteers. A confident community is fighting exploitation, standing up and being counted, reports Ramesh Menon.
Dec 17 2015
INDIA AGAINST ISIS
Fighting the ISIS: Why India should measure its steps
INDIA AGAINST ISIS : Fighting the ISIS: Why India should measure its steps
The Indian defence minister’s recent interactions indicate an overt leaning towards military action against ISIS under the UN flag. While it may not be difficult to explain this stance, or even find apparent justification for it, there is a need for a more cautionary approach, says Firdaus Ahmed.
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Dec 15 2015
INDIA TOGETHER NEWSLETTER - DEC 15th 2015
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Shifting goalposts as summit winds down | Surviving stigma: HIV care and the aftermath
In this edition we have reports on the recently concluded Paris Climate Change Conference by Darryl D'Monte who was in Paris. We also look at the shocking realities faced by AID patients and their families, how CAG is in trouble in Delhi for auditing three power distributors, will the Sustainable Development Goals of UN achieve what the Millennium Development Goals failed to do and much more.
Dec 12 2015
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH III
Shifting goalposts as summit winds down
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH III : Shifting goalposts as summit winds down
As the draft agreement is getting ready at the Climate Change Conference in Paris, Darryl D’Monte gives a final round-up on how countries are changing their alliances keeping their own interests in mind, and if it will be possible for a developing nation like India to work towards a low-carbon future.
Dec 11 2015
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH II
The Paris Climate Accord
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH II : The Paris Climate Accord
The Paris Climate Accord is undergoing final round of negotiations and will be announced soon. Darryl D’Monte reports from the Climate Change Conference in Paris, on how there will be a huge gap between the promises made in the accord and what will end up happening on the ground.
Dec 09 2015
UN DEVELOPMENT MANDATE
How sustainable are the SDGs?
UN DEVELOPMENT MANDATE : How sustainable are the SDGs?
Can we look at ending poverty without looking at the structural reasons and dimensions of poverty and inequality? Pradeep Baisakh looks at this and at other objectives within the UN SDG framework and analyses how realistic their achievement would be.
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Dec 03 2015
CAG AUDIT OF DISCOMS
To audit or not to audit
CAG AUDIT OF DISCOMS : To audit or not to audit
Has the CAG overstepped its mandate by auditing the capital’s three power distributors at the behest of the ruling Delhi government? While the recent High Court ruling seems to indicate that, Himanshu Upadhyaya argues why the draft audit report must not be rejected.
Dec 02 2015
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH
Will voluntary action to curb GHG emissions achieve anything?
PARIS COP21 DESPATCH : Will voluntary action to curb GHG emissions achieve anything?

Darryl D’Monte reports from the Climate Change Conference in Paris, on the consultations in progress and in particular, the stance of the developed world, its implications for India and the world at large.
Dec 01 2015
WORLD AIDS DAY FEATURE
Surviving stigma: HIV care and the aftermath
WORLD AIDS DAY FEATURE : Surviving stigma: HIV care and the aftermath

Much has been said about India’s success in containing the spread of the AIDS epidemic. But can it build on the progress so far and ensure that survivors receive the dignity and social security they need? Pushpa Achanta’s conversations on the eve of World AIDS Day aren’t heartening.
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Dec 01 2015
INDIA TOGETHER NEWSLETTER - DEC 1st 2015
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Romila Thapar on the importance of speaking out | Upholding the rights of a child
In this edition we look at the rising intolerance in country and how it can be alleviated as per the eminent historian Ms. Romila Thapar, how our nation is failing to nourish it's children, what is harming our coasts, natural flora and fauna, how we can use technology to make our society more equal and much more.
Nov 30 2015
W.I.I. CONSERVATION PROGRAMME
At one with nature while learning about wildlife
W.I.I. CONSERVATION PROGRAMME : At one with nature while learning about wildlife

Have you ever wondered how forensic scientists help bring poachers to trial? Or how it feels to walk in forest land for three hours amidst torrential rain? The exhilarating experience of wildlife conservation comes alive in a course for enthusiasts. Deepa Mohan recounts her experience.
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Nov 27 2015
DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR EQUALITY
Changing the world with an app
DIGITAL INNOVATION FOR EQUALITY : Changing the world with an app

In today’s world, where everything can be done with a tap of a finger, why not something for the greater common good? That thought has led to the development of Equalize, which as its name suggests, aims to empower individuals to reduce social disparities. Rasika Dhavse-Wadodkar has more.
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Nov 26 2015
NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN
Upholding the rights of a child
NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN : Upholding the rights of a child

On Constitution Day, E S Ramamurthy describes how our government is failing in its primary duties of raising the level of nutrition and the improvement of public health as prescribed in our Constitution and thereby creating a nation of malnourished children.
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Nov 24 2015
INTERVIEW
Romila Thapar on the importance of speaking out
INTERVIEW : Romila Thapar on the importance of speaking out
A one-on-one with India’s most well-known historian, Romila Thapar, who shares her thoughts on intellectuals protesting the growing communal discord, the ever-shrinking “liberal space” and the need for a dialogue that defines pluralism in the Indian context with Rashme Sehgal.
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Nov 20 2015
ENDANGERED BIRDS
Where are the real tweets in India?
ENDANGERED BIRDS : Where are the real tweets in India?

Numerous species of Indian birds are critically endangered. Only strict conservation laws can help them survive. Experts fear that many will be wiped off as the environment deteriorates. Unless we have emergency measures, it will be too late says Ramesh Menon.
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Nov 17 2015
COASTAL LAWS
CRZ: Why coastal communities are troubled by these three letters
COASTAL LAWS : CRZ: Why coastal communities are troubled by these three letters

Lack of clarity over legal requirements, shoddy implementation and selective approvals have made it extremely difficult for poorer communities to build or maintain their houses in coastal zones. Vinod Patgar describes the situation based on his experience in Karnataka.
Nov 16 2015
INDIA’S PAK STANCE
Pakistani “idiocy”: A general gets it half right
INDIA’S PAK STANCE : Pakistani “idiocy”: A general gets it half right
Commanding general of Western Command, KJ Singh recently described Pakistan’s repeated military posturing in the broad framework of history as “the hallmark of being idiotic”. But can India really afford to say that? Firdaus Ahmed presents an incisive inward-looking analysis.
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Nov 15 2015
INDIA TOGETHER NEWSLETTER - NOV 15th 2015
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Where suicide is a crime, but not murder | No, I will not give back my awards!
In this edition we remember the hunger strike launched by Irom Sharmila fifteen years ago and which is still going strong. We also have a national award winner explaining why she will not give back her awards like the other awardees, and much more.
Nov 13 2015
FEATURE
Udavum Karangal: A story of love and compassion
FEATURE : Udavum Karangal: A story of love and compassion

With a few more Udavum Karangals, the world would probably be an ideal place! Shoma A. Chatterji chronicles the story of the Chennai-based NGO that has, through its many units, helped thousands among the destitute and underprivileged find anew a life of dignity and purpose.
Nov 11 2015
MONEY POWER IN ELECTIONS
Cash inside pens and gift cards: Challenges before the EC
MONEY POWER IN ELECTIONS : Cash inside pens and gift cards: Challenges before the EC

There is a lot that happens in the background to make sure that every Indian election - like the just concluded Bihar assembly election - is conducted fairly, freely and peacefully. Smarak Swain, who was on election duty in Bihar reports on the challenges faced by the Election Commission of India and how it is overcoming them effectively.
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