Anahita Speaker Series

On a daily basis, children of India's underserved communities face grave physical and emotional neglect. This adversely affects their mental health and traps them in a circle of perpetual poverty....Read More

Honest explorations of subjects like inclusive sex education, pleasure, desire, and equality using different forms are finding new audiences in India. From books and traditional documentaries to sound installations....Read More

The transgender community in India continues to experience social, legal, political, and economic marginalization today. At its source, the stigma surrounding the trans community stems from society's perception....Read More

With growing racial tensions in the U.S, the recent election reflected an extremely politically charged America. On the other hand, the active political participation of oppressed groups like Black African Americans, South Asians....Read More

Recent cases of caste-based discrimination prevalent in large American multinationals have shed light on ways in which the oppressive caste system operates within the American-Indian diaspora....Read More

The world's poorest often pay more than the rich for water, sanitation, food, and credit due to lack of access to fair markets. Non-profits can solve such market failures by connecting low-income communities...Read More

The formal recognition of religious identities as grounds for citizenship in the Indian constitution puts the fundamentals of citizenship up for debate. Reflections on the ways in which caste, class and religion have been conceived...Read More

In addition to maintaining law and order, police authorities have been integral to providing basic social services as we deal with the pandemic. Yet, the police-public interface continues to be marked by deep distrust...Read More

The coronavirus pandemic has re-emphasized the need for evidence-backed research in tackling health, economic, and socio-political issues in India, and across the world...Read More

The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the economy has been devastating. With millions forced to stay at home and retail shops, except those providing essential services, shut, analysts claim that the pandemic...Read More

As women's safety continues to be a pressing concern for India, addressing issues of law and order is key to creating safer environments for women. Recent government data highlights...Read More

The literary voices of women have often been ignored or suppressed. The bias in this sphere extends not only to reviews but also manifests in the unequal gender representation on bookshelves...Read More

The media plays a critical role in shaping society's thoughts and attitudes. While increased access and the application of new technologies have transformed the Indian media industry...Read More

India has repeatedly come under scrutiny for its unsafe public spaces, especially for women. This has a wide ranging impact on how women are perceived in society...Read More

The dissemination of information through smartphones and affordable internet has slowly changed the traditional role of the media, leading journalists to continuously adapt...Read More

The 2019 Indian general elections were watched closely by various domestic and international media channels to understand the intricacies of the world's largest democracy...Read More

Entrepreneurship is crucial to driving economic growth. Being a successful entrepreneur involves navigating a myriad of financial and professional risks. Many of these risks are often emphasized for women...Read More

Diplomatic missions play a critical role in advancing a nation's interests and developing inter-state relations. The construction and maintenance of a nation's diplomatic relations is both...Read More