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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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International Booker Prize 2024: Quick reviews of the six shortlisted novels
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The test of time: A jail mulaqat with Umar Khalid
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Bow and arrow or torch? In Maharashtra, confusion over new election symbols may help BJP, allies
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Listening to 41 Modi interviews: Few tough questions, no rebuttals, no fact checks
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‘Santosh’ review: A thoughtful study of power and powerlessness
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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