Articles
Feb 01 2004
A burdensome livelihood
: A burdensome livelihood
Varupi Jain investigates the lives of these hard labourers at New Delhi Railway Station, and finds a constant struggle for livelihood.
Feb 01 2004
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The Tower of Gabble
P Sainath makes the case for sustainable rhetoric.
Feb 01 2004
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India Shining?
Shivani Chaudhry
Feb 01 2004
Artiste and activist
: Artiste and activist
Shabana Azmi's six year term in Parliament came to an end in August 2003. She spoke to Lalitha Sridhar.
Feb 01 2004
MANAGING WATER
Piloting water
MANAGING WATER : Piloting water

Maharashtra is the first state in India to adopt a reform policy in the water supply and sanitation sector. In Nanded, the first signs of this paradigm shift - from centralised decision-making to allowing village bodies to manage their water - are now evident. Meena Menon reports.

Jan 01 2004
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Another world
Kalpana Sharma notes the presence - and absence - of women at the World Social Forum in Mumbai.
Jan 01 2004
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Gaining ground on mental health
Mental health issues of women are gaining ground in the women’s studies discourse. Vibhuti Patel reports on current developments and advocates progressive directions.
Jan 01 2004
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Bhoodan betrayal in Bihar
The lofty aim of land re-distribution to the poor fell short for a number of reasons, but the most cruel of them is that the state failed to play its role. Videh Upadhyay urges change, even at this late hour.
Jan 01 2004
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
Leadership by non-believers
DEVELOPMENT POLICY : Leadership by non-believers

Our economic and political leaders do not have much faith in the free market, or in trickle-down economics, despite their apparent support for both, says Ashwin Mahesh.
Jan 01 2004
Coke case enters decisive phase
: Coke case enters decisive phase
The litigation in Kerala over Coca Cola's activities and the over-exploitation of water resources has moved into a crucial phase. Sreedevi Jacob reports.
Jan 01 2004
A surge for consumer rights
: A surge for consumer rights
Karnataka's Electricity Regulatory Commission reminds Bangalore's power supplier it has an obligation to provide reliable and safe service.
Jan 01 2004
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Remember this?
Real rehabilitation and a promise of a peaceful future will not come from deinal of justice says Kalpana Sharma.
Jan 01 2004
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Judge derails expressway plans
India Together
Jan 01 2004
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Reporting the crime
Year after year, Police refuse to act and file thousands of complaints made by citizens. Arvind Verma looks at the FIR mechanism that forms the basis of criminal investigation.
Jan 01 2004
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Give our children a chance
Ila D. Hukku portrays the wide range of unmet needs for children in the nation.
Jan 01 2004
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Burqa-clad and empowered
The Confederation of Voluntary Associations discovered that religious symbolism is best left to personal choice; instead, harmony is more easily attained by linking peace with people.
Jan 01 2004
Government : simpler and cost-effective
: Government : simpler and cost-effective
Creative use of technology will help our governing institutions improve their infrastructure. That in turn may bring both transparency and inclusive, efficient markets says Krishna Rupanagunta.
Jan 01 2004
RESILIENCE
Latur : a long journey
RESILIENCE : Latur : a long journey

A decade ago, Latur was devastated by an earthquake, but the women have emerged stronger from the disaster, says Meena Menon.

Jan 01 2004
The living dead
: The living dead

Two years after Kerala imposed an indefinite ban on endosulfan, there is much suffering in evidence, as well as the fear that the ban may be lifted. Ramesh Menon reports.

Jan 01 2004
A few good women
: A few good women

Women who have led some of India's best-known people's movements are angry at being sidelined when the struggle ends. Manipadma Jena reports.