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Aarefa Johari
Aarefa Johari is a Scroll.in staffer.
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What it takes for a city to end manual scavenging
Banning manual scavenging isn’t enough. Cities make progress when they recieve funds to purchase machines, as Vasai-Virar in Maharashtra shows.
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How Rajkot made progress in ending manual scavenging – and why it still has a long way to go
The fourth part in a series that investigates claims by municipal authorities in western India about eradicating the hazardous work of manual scavenging.
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How to cover up manual scavenging: Dhule municipality gives cash to workers but denies they exist
A five-part series on the failure of municipal authorities in western India to eradicate the hazardous work of manually cleaning drains and tanks.
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Trending
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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How findings of the Bihar caste census push the BJP into a corner
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BJP doesn’t need ‘Miya’ votes for 10 years, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
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Manual scavenging deaths in Ahmedabad result in out-of-court settlements – not punitive justice
The second part in a series investigating how municipal authorities in western India cover up the illegal practice of manual scavenging.
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Manual scavenging killed 19 people in Mumbai in past five years. But BMC records show zero deaths
The first part in a series investigating how municipal authorities in western India cover up the illegal practice of manual scavenging.
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The historic injustice served to care workers by India’s highest court
Anganwadi staff are vital to ensuring the wellbeing of India’s children. Yet in 2006, the Supreme Court refused to recognise them as government employees.
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Video
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Watch: Students drum on desk and pencil box in classroom to create catchy beats
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Watch: Stunning scenes from U2 concert at new venue that uses immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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Watch: Massive traffic jam on road leading to Nandi Hills in Karnataka
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Watch: Emotional support alligator denied entry to baseball game, gets support from fans
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Inside Patna’s exam hub, where a million hopes die every year
Young people spend years to prepare for exams for government jobs. But the number of jobs is dropping and frustrations are boiling over.
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Why it’s not really shocking that a young woman is involved in the ‘Bulli Bai’ case
The Mumbai Police has arrested 18-year-old Shweta Singh as the prime suspect in a case involving an ‘online auction’ of Muslim women.
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The one profession where men are demanding equality
Nursing has historically been considered a woman's field. Now, men are asking for parity in training and employment.
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The Reel
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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‘Mujib’ trailer: Shyam Benegal’s film traces the journey of Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Two Shah Rukh Khan films, two political worldviews
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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Comfort zone: Being mesmerised by the spins and jumps of figure skating
In these unsettling times, Scroll.in staffers reveal the activities in which they find calm – and even joy.
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The backstory: When I became the only lifeline for parents seeking closure for their son’s death
He had died in India’s worst offshore disaster. They wanted to give him a proper funeral. But they were shunted around by the authorities.
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A Dalit women’s collective is fighting for the land it toils on in Gujarat
The Gujarat government is set to distribute 50,000 acres of wasteland to wealthy farmers, but claims there isn't enough for the landless.
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The Field
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3, live: Men’s kabaddi, cricket teams begin campaign; Archers in action
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3 schedule: Men’s cricket begins; medals on hand in athletics, boxing
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Asian Games: Antim Panghal aims to give troubled Indian wrestling a boost in Hangzhou
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ISL 2023-24: Adrian Luna’s strike ensures Kerala Blasters defeat Jamshedpur FC
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Watch, Asian Games: Avinash Sable shatters Games record to storm to 3000m steeplechase gold