Stories That Reveal How Power Shapes Everyday Life.

(Almost) Starting Again: A Tibetan Settlement In Delhi

This story offers an intimate look into the lives of Tibetan refugees in Delhi’s Majnu-ka-tilla, exploring identity, memory, displacement and resilience across generations. Through personal narratives, it reveals how ordinary people carry history, preserve culture and navigate belonging in a place shaped by exile.

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The British-Era Exam That India Wants To Ace, Still

This story examines the aspirations and anxieties surrounding India’s Civil Services Examination, revealing how one test shapes identity, opportunity and social mobility. Through the voices of young aspirants, it explores class, gender, language barriers, urban–rural divides and the vast coaching economy built around the UPSC dream.

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