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I studied people who gave up their flourishing careers for craft jobs. Here’s what I found
Sociologists have always been puzzled by ‘downshifting’.
Antoine Dain, The Conversation
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From construction to sanitation: How daily wage workers in Delhi survived demonetisation
They are happy to get even half a day’s work. The insecurity is hurting their families.
Abhishek Dey
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As incomes drop, Chennai’s daily wage workers miss Amma, blame Modi
Many workers say they are now hesitating to buy even a daily cup of tea.
Vinita Govindarajan
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How the East India Company tried to use paintings to lionise Robert Clive – and failed
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Even a train tragedy in India is being blamed on Muslims online
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Fitness watch: How muscle memory helps you get back into shape after a break
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Is it better to lose weight slowly or quickly? Here’s what researchers say
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Arrested, acquitted: Jigna Vora recounts her trauma after being accused in journalist J Dey’s murder
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From four chapatis to two: Job shortage forces Mumbai’s daily wage workers to cut back on meals
In the financial capital, employment has been scarce after demonetisation and the introduction of GST.
Aarefa Johari
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Three cities, 36 workers, the same story: Even daily jobs are now hard to find
A new series on availability of work and trends in wages based on interviews with 12 workers each in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
Aarefa Johari, Abhishek Dey & Vinita Govindarajan