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Reetika Khera
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Pregnancy can be harrowing for Indian women but the Centre has hollowed out maternity entitlements
The government evaded its responsibilities under the food security act till 2017 after which it introduced an inept scheme with poor coverage.
Jean Drèze & Reetika Khera
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Six types of problems Aadhaar is causing – and safeguards needed immediately
From fraud-prone payment systems to poor facilities, a range of hassles inconvenience and exclude India’s most marginalised people.
Jean Drèze & Reetika Khera
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Doorstep delivery of rations sounds like a good idea – but it actually raises many hard questions
The debate over the proposal has turned into a political slugfest. Crucial questions remain unaddressed.
Reetika Khera
Trending
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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Exit polls: Congress ahead in Telangana and Chhattisgarh, BJP in Rajasthan
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J&K: NIT Srinagar student booked for alleged derogatory post about Prophet Muhammad
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US alleges India inadvertently hired undercover American agent to kill Sikh separatist: 10 points
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Beacon for Indian badminton: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty’s incredible season
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India’s vaccine policy mess is due to its reliance on technocrats instead of public health experts
Combined with the government’s uncritical view of market- and technology- based solutions, this has resulted in a wrong-headed policy for vaccination.
Reetika Khera
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Modi government’s ‘One Nation, One Ration’ is an attempt to deflect attention from actual solutions
It is technologically possible, but the real question is whether it is implementable.
Reetika Khera
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Coronavirus lockdown: 30 steps government should take to ease the suffering of the poorest Indians
Suggestions from one of the country’s leading development economists.
Reetika Khera
Video
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Watch: Professional ‘mermaid’ quickly removes tail to swim to safety after it got stuck in aquarium
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‘Go f**k yourself’: Elon Musk to advertisers who might boycott X because of his perceived views
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Watch: Cricketer meets children-turned-‘reporters’ who ask her cute questions
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescue team dance in celebration after all workers are evacuated safely
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Watch: Journalist-satirist parodies TV newsroom discussions on election results day
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How Aadhaar is making it harder for Indian women to access their maternity benefits
Women have to produce their own Aadhaar number as well as that of the father of the child.
Reetika Khera
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Opinion: It is time for judiciary to call out the Indian government’s lie on ‘voluntary Aadhaar’
Supreme Court’s delay in hearing contempt petitions against the government for ignoring its orders on the unique ID has life and death consequences for people.
Reetika Khera
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Four videos that show why Rajasthan needs to desperately fix its public distribution system
It needs to streamline the list of families entitled to foodgrains under the National Food Security Act.
Reetika Khera
The Reel
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‘Shehar Lakhot’ review: A compelling cast trumps the convoluted plot
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A new Annapurna Devi film could be the last word on the recluse – or the start of a new quest
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How Jeo Baby’s risky ‘Kaathal’ fell into place: ‘Once Mammootty agreed, everything became easy’
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee stars in survival drama ‘Joram’
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Start the week with a film: Darbhanga blues in ‘Pokhar Ke Dunu Paar’
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After many u-turns, has Modi finally recognised the importance of social security measures?
The announcement of maternity entitlements is belated and vague but its implementation needs to be ensured.
Reetika Khera
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Could the virtual world of Pokémon Go be used to help rich Indians see real struggles of the poor?
If users could be made to hunt for Pokémon characters in slum clusters and fair-price shops, maybe the elite would become more aware of those on the margins.
Reetika Khera
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Community kitchens: An idea whose time has come
Institutions that provide cheap or free meals are not mere populism – they are vital for the food security of people on the margins.
Reetika Khera
The Field
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ICC Men’s T20 World Cup: Uganda script history to qualify for 2024 edition in USA and West Indies
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Junior World Boxing C’ships 2023: Eight Indian boxers move into the semi-finals and confirm medals
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Badminton, Syed Modi International: Treesa/Gayatri, Priyanshu Rajawat reach quarter-finals
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 24-member Indian squad for 5 Nations Tournament in Spain
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Boxing, Men’s National C’ships: Services boxers dominate semi-finals lineup on Day 5