Polio took away Waseem Qureshi’s ability to walk unassisted. As a student with disability he struggled to find a foothold in school, and now waits to avail state schemes that will help him earn a sustainable living in rural Haryana. A PARI story on International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Baban Dighe of Mulshi in Maharashtra, sings about the importance of being generous, and of having empathy for the poor

Many Adivasi names were deleted in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) held before the recent elections, leading to intense worry and dismay. Later some names were returned to the voter list. But why were they removed in the first place?

Rising night temperatures in Maharashtra are leaving women sleepless, exhausted and irritable; their mental health is impacted. Daily routines, labour work and close relationships have taken a hit

Ceramic dolls and earthen lamps are crafted by clay artists in Tamil Nadu’s Virudhachalam. The work no longer brings a steady income or the recognition it deserves, yet the makers persist, their hands shaping art born from the earth