Articles
Jul 01 2003
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Narikuravar Education Welfare Society
Child Relief and You works with NEWS to set up a hostel for gypsy children, so their education does not become hostage to their parents' migrations.
Jul 01 2003
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Liberalization, literacy, governance
Fourth in a series of articles on civil society and governance, Jayaprakash Narayan answers a few commonly discussed questions.
Jul 01 2003
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At long last, an extradition request
Years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, and following stubborn pressure from survivors, the Indian government demands Warren Andersen's return to face trial.
Jul 01 2003
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Keeping kids from killing kilns

Schooling has become accessible and real for these for these children of brick kiln workers in Maharashtra, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Jul 01 2003
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We shall overcome
Vivek Pandit, anti-bonded-labour campaigner, recounts the the journey his work has taken to free bonded workers in Maharashtra.
Jul 01 2003
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How can I help you?
The greatest of good intentions have a way of reminding me of the very things I wish not to remember, says Ashwin Mahesh.
Jul 01 2003
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Better, not just different
The distinction between making government work, and making government change, is an important one, and groups following the two approaches need not be at odds, says Subramaniam Vincent
Jul 01 2003
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Chowkidar to the Empire?
Didn't parliament condemn this war? Then why do we need a new consensus on sending troops to Iraq, asks P Sainath, remembering similar sacrifices of Indian lives for the British empire.
Jul 01 2003
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My fair lady
Kalpana Sharma on accepting and welcoming differences.
Jul 01 2003
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Unsafe custody in Punjab's prisons
An INASAF investigation finds the state grossly indifferent to the health, medical needs, and humane treatment of its prisoners, some of whom haven't even received trials.
Jul 01 2003
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Budget, Women & The Yawning Gap
Geeta Seshu reports on a recent study that recently looked at decreasing funding for women specific schemes.
Jul 01 2003
A murderous arithmetic
: A murderous arithmetic

The 'importation' of brides from poorer states keeps dowry rates in Haryana high, despite alarming levels of female infanticide. Ranjit Devraj reports.

Jul 01 2003
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Civil society and political parties
Third in a series of articles on civil society and governance, Jayaprakash Narayan says that political parties have to be transformed and maintains that visions of partyless democracy are unalloyed idealism.
Jul 01 2003
Drought in the driver's seat
: Drought in the driver's seat
The worse things have become in Anantapur district, the more fancy cars have shown up in town. Drought, says P Sainath, is the organised plunder of the poor.
Jul 01 2003
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A meaningful commission
The much-delayed National Children's Commission should take shape with proper consultation of children's groups and their allies, says Nandana Reddy
Jul 01 2003
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Societal flaws, stalled citizenship
Fifth in the series of articles on civil society and governance Jayaprakash Narayan assesses the challenges from where a process of transformation must emerge.
Jul 01 2003
Tomorrow's citizens participate today
: Tomorrow's citizens participate today
Rasika Dhavse profiles the Bala and Yuva Janaagraha campaigns at Bangalore.
Jul 01 2003
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Managing water, staying afloat
A local watershed management programme for semi-arid regions staves off bleak prospects in Andhra Pradesh. Rahul Goswami reports.
Jul 01 2003
Marad can yet be retrieved
: Marad can yet be retrieved
Sreedevi Jacob says the May 2003 killings at Marad in Kerala could have been avoided.
Jul 01 2003
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Winning the Obstacle Race
The government claims to provide equal opportunities for women, but the traditional power structure and corruption usually ensure the opposite. Aparna Pallavi reports from Ramtek, Maharashtra.