In villages of Bihar with arsenic in groundwater, families like Preeti's have lost both men and women to cancer, and she too has a breast lump. But women here often face greater challenges in seeking treatment
Kavitha Iyer has been a journalist for 20 years. She is the author of ‘Landscapes Of Loss: The Story Of An Indian Drought’ (HarperCollins, 2021).
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Illustration
Priyanka Borar
Priyanka Borar is a new media artist experimenting with technology to discover new forms of meaning and expression. She likes to design experiences for learning and play. As much as she enjoys juggling with interactive media she feels at home with the traditional pen and paper.
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Editor and Series Editor
Sharmila Joshi
Sharmila Joshi is former Executive Editor, People's Archive of Rural India, and a writer and occasional teacher.