Lockdown

"Most of the people in my tribe are now beggars. Before the lockdown, we stepped out on the streets on a daily basis, and managed to earn at least something.” These are the words of Saheb Nath Madari, who belongs to the Madari community in…
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Homeless people are sadly seen as ‘trash’ in the cities and the COVID-19 pandemic has further worsened their situation. The major problem of homeless population is shelter, apart from the multiple levels of discrimination. It is surprising…
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Despite the growing adaptations with virtual mediums of learning and teaching, the access to online platforms is a big challenge for people at the margins. Among families, which are experiencing severe food crisis, the closure of schools…
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"About two years ago I had taken a loan of around 1 lakh from a microfinance company to purchase equipment and materials to start a business in building construction. I tried to get a loan of around Rs 10 lakh from public sector bank, but…
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COVID-19, being one of the greatest human tragedies of the contemporary era, has become a wake up call. It has provided several lessons in the conduct of all aspects of human personality, professional, societal, and institutional lives in…
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As the world is adjusting with the changing times, technology has become a new necessity. However, technology is a luxury not everyone can afford in India. Although the government is putting its effort to ensure the stability of livelihoods…
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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic in India, the whole nation came to a standstill and almost all the industries faced huge losses with the lockdown. However, millions of labours, the backbone of the informal sector, were the worst…
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COVID-19 pandemic, the sudden lockdown and non-strategic unlock phases affected everyone. However, transgenders have been one of the most adversely impacted segments of the population. They face rejection, stigmatisation and disrespect and…
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Another combustible day Some inflamed breakfast porridge Some simmering enraged lentils Served alongside, some meek bland rice Slump into our gullets. Destinies applauded, not one morsel wasted Chosen mortals, greater…
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The COVID-19 virus has spread across 213 countries and territories in the world. The virus, which is notorious for causing respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases and can even lead to death, has adversely…
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