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The Vote Is Stolen Before the Vote:How Voter-List Revision Has Become India’s New Electoral Battlefield
By Prof Ujjwal K Chowdhury This is the first article of a 20-part series on how democracy is being weakened in India and what needs to be done to combat and mitigate it. The Quietest Theft Happens Before Polling Day Elections are usually imagined as the drama of polling day:
Young woman transforms one acre into hope and prosperity
Across the world, women cultivate crops, manage livestock, preserve seeds, and sustain families—yet their contributions remain largely unrecognized. The United Nations has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026), spotlighting their vital role in food security, nutrition, climate resilience, and rural economies. ImpactLens will amplify their stories and advocate strengthening
TERRE DES HOMMES (TDH) Germany Marks 50 Years of Child Rights Work in India with Youth-Led Celebrations in Pune
By Impactlens Correspondent Terre Des Hommes Germany marked 50 years of impactful work in India with a two-day celebration held on 3rd and 4th January 2026 at the J P Naik Education & Development Centre, Pune, Maharashtra. The event was organised in partnership with Centre for Youth Development and Activities
YEFI Launched: Democratising Grassroots Entrepreneurship in India
Pune, November 22, 2025 On the occasion of Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), celebrated across more than 200 countries, India marked a transformative moment with the launch of the YouthAid Entrepreneurs’ Federation of India (YEFI)—a pioneering national platform dedicated exclusively to empowering grassroots entrepreneurs. The launch event, hosted in Pune, showcased
A Young Innovator in the Making
By Najiya Shaikh, Program Officer Supported by EMpower Sanskruti Kamble, a grade 9 student, is pursuing her education at Agarwal School, Bhosari, Pune. She has always been curious to learn and explore new things. Science has been her favorite subject, she often wondered how the fan worked, why rainbows appeared
Empowering Young Mothers Through Nutrition and Care
By Anamika Dey, Project Coordinator, Supported By Kcorp Charitable Foundation Maternal health and nutrition play a critical role in determining the well-being of both mother and child. In rural and tribal communities, early marriage, low literacy levels and lack of health awareness often contribute to malnutrition and poor maternal outcomes.
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Tamil Nadu’s Political Evolution Beyond Elections
By Babu Palani Tamil Nadu occupies a unique position within India’s federal political system. For more than a century, the state’s political discourse has been characterized by an enduring engagement with social reform, representation, and welfare-oriented governance. While electoral politics remains important, the broader political evolution of Tamil Nadu has
Peace Series -3
Peace is Desired by All; Trust is Missing Between Communities: Reflections from Manipur By Mathew Mattam I travelled to Manipur to engage with young people in a five-day residential peacebuilding program. Like many visitors to the state, I arrived carrying reports, statistics, and media narratives about conflict. I left with
CIE India Strengthens Healthcare Services at Nyalkal PHC Through Improved WASH Infrastructure
This article presents the transformation journey of Nyalkal Primary Health Centre in Telangana. Wasim Shaikh explains how inadequate infrastructure and sanitation facilities affected healthcare delivery at the PHC and how the WASH in Health Facilities Project, helped address these challenges. The article highlights the improvements made, the positive impact on
Peace Series-2
Why Peacebuilding Matters for me: Reflections from the Peace Builders Training. By Priya Khadka, Team Lead Youth4Peace, Pune On 4–5 June 2026, I joined the Peace Builders Training of Trainers (ToT) at the Youth Resource Centre, Pune, with curiosity and a desire to learn. I left the training with something
Recent Stories
Tamil Nadu’s Political Evolution Beyond Elections
By Babu Palani Tamil Nadu occupies a unique position within India’s federal political system. For more than a century, the state’s political discourse has been characterized by an enduring engagement with social reform, representation, and welfare-oriented governance. While electoral politics remains important, the broader political evolution of Tamil Nadu has
Peace Series -3
Peace is Desired by All; Trust is Missing Between Communities: Reflections from Manipur By Mathew Mattam I travelled to Manipur to engage with young people in a five-day residential peacebuilding program. Like many visitors to the state, I arrived carrying reports, statistics, and media narratives about conflict. I left with
CIE India Strengthens Healthcare Services at Nyalkal PHC Through Improved WASH Infrastructure
This article presents the transformation journey of Nyalkal Primary Health Centre in Telangana. Wasim Shaikh explains how inadequate infrastructure and sanitation facilities affected healthcare delivery at the PHC and how the WASH in Health Facilities Project, helped address these challenges. The article highlights the improvements made, the positive impact on
Peace Series-2
Why Peacebuilding Matters for me: Reflections from the Peace Builders Training. By Priya Khadka, Team Lead Youth4Peace, Pune On 4–5 June 2026, I joined the Peace Builders Training of Trainers (ToT) at the Youth Resource Centre, Pune, with curiosity and a desire to learn. I left the training with something
Peace Series 1
Manipur’s Challenges and the Path Towards Lasting Peace By Mathew Mattam Manipur stands at a critical crossroads in its history. Once celebrated for its rich composite culture, harmonious coexistence, and unique blend of ethnic and religious traditions, the state today faces profound social, political, and humanitarian challenges. The violence that
COVID, Conflict and the Struggle to Survive: The Untold Story of Manipur’s Nano and Micro Enterprises
By Mathew Mattam, Chairperson, YEFi, India. In the narrow lanes of Imphal and in the small market centers scattered across Manipur’s hills and valleys, thousands of nano and micro-enterprises have long served as the backbone of local livelihoods. They are not large factories or corporate businesses. They are family-run handloom
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