Economic and Political Weekly

25/01/2025

Postscript | The story emanates from the increasing realisation that smell is critical in understanding everyday life.

The story emanates from the increasing realisation that smell is critical in understanding everyday life.

25/01/2025

Special Article | Computational methods are developed to analyse age distribution patterns for child budgets, with a case study of Karnataka.

Computational methods are developed to analyse age distribution patterns for child budgets, with a case study of Karnataka. Remarkable variations in the allocation are observed by different age groups and child-centric programmes/non-programmes. Allocations vary based on age adjustments, indicating....

25/01/2025

This is based on the article 'The Hunger Crisis: Measuring Hunger across Indian States' by Amrita Pal, Atanu Ghosh, Shoummo Sen Gupta and Samiran Bisai.

Based on the article The Hunger Crisis: Measuring Hunger across Indian States by Amrita Pal, Atanu Ghosh, Shoummo Sen Gupta and Samiran Bisai.   Curated by Divya Jyoti [[email protected]] and Mruguja ChuriDesigned by akankshya [[email protected]]

25/01/2025

This feature is based on the paper Mapping Water Scarcity across Major States of India by Ashish Chopra and Parthasarathy Ramachandran which attempts to map the water scarcity across major states of India.

    This feature is based on the paper Mapping Water Scarcity across Major States of India by Ashish Chopra and Parthasarathy Ramachandran which attempts to map the water scarcity across major states of India.   Curated by Inakshi Goel Designed by akankshya [[email protected]]

25/01/2025

EPW Engage | In the recent past, histories of the working class in colonial Bombay city have garnered attention of researchers and academicians.

In the recent past, histories of the working class in colonial Bombay city have garnered attention of researchers and academicians. One aspect of the working-class culture that is often overlooked is the participation of the industrial workers in sporting activities. This article aims to delve into....

25/01/2025

EPW Engage | Indian sport has experienced a paradigm shift when it comes to the inclusion of mental health and its impact on high performance and the overall well-being.

Indian sport has experienced a paradigm shift when it comes to the inclusion of mental health and its impact on high performance and the overall well-being. Presently, it is not just the sport psychology fraternity raising awareness about the impact of mental health in sporting pursuits. Indian athl...

25/01/2025

The video is based on Sheela Rai's 2002 article, "Social and Conceptual Background to the Policy of Reservation".

The video is based on Sheela Rai's 2002 article, "Social and Conceptual Background to the Policy of Reservation" . To read more on affirmative action, the po...

25/01/2025

Postscript | Imtiaz Ali’s film about Punjabi firebrand singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, is undone by its “Hindi gaze.”

Imtiaz Ali’s film about Punjabi firebrand singer, Amar Singh Chamkila, is undone by its “Hindi gaze.”

25/01/2025

EPW Engage | Muchkund Dubey had a remarkable career in Indian diplomacy and international affairs concentrating in peace and stability in the region. He fought for a better South Asia as a champion for the Global South. He was a scholar and diplomat who aspired to a world without injustice. He worked in Bangladesh during his illustrious career to improve bilateral relations in a way that made him Bangladesh's "true friend." This article focuses on Dubey's personal and professional ties to Bangladesh, an often-overlooked aspect of one of the most notable figures of the modern era.

Muchkund Dubey had a remarkable career in Indian diplomacy and international affairs concentrating in peace and stability in the region. He fought for a better South Asia as a champion for the Global South. He was a scholar and diplomat who aspired to a world without injustice. He worked in Banglade...

25/01/2025

2024: Excerpts from EPW Articles on Films
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/2024-excerpts-epw-articles-films

25/01/2025

This presents 20 excerpts from book reviews published in 2024.
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In light of the triple talaq judgment that has now criminalised the practice among the Muslim community, there is a need to examine the politics that guide the practice and reformation of personal....

25/01/2025

EPW Engage | Despite baseball being officially recognized in India in 1983, it has remained largely unnoticed. Ironically, the same year marked India's cricket world cup victory, a pivotal moment in Indian sports history.

Despite baseball being officially recognized in India in 1983, it has remained largely unnoticed. Ironically, the same year marked India's cricket world cup victory, a pivotal moment in Indian sports history. This triumph catalyzed a culture of sports, but also overshadowed other sports like basebal...

25/01/2025

EPW Engage | When two countries compete in a game, supporters of each team cheer for their respective country. But what if the player lacks a country?

When two countries compete in a game, supporters of each team cheer for their respective country. But what if the player lacks a country? Or perhaps the player is representing a country that is not their own; rather, that country has granted asylum. That country's refugee may be the player. Or if a....

25/01/2025

In-Quotes | These quotes have been selected from Rudolf C Heredia’s article, "Interrogating the Academy."

The above quotes have been selected from Rudolf C Heredia’s article, "Interrogating the Academy" which attempts to bring together action-involvement and research-scholarship in an integrated and creative venture. Image courtesy: Canva

24/01/2025

The captivating relic of the Mohenjo-daro girl, an ancient artefact from the Indus Valley Civilisation, underwent a contentious modification as a mascot during the International Museum Expo 2023 in New Delhi.

The captivating relic of the Mohenjo-daro girl, an ancient artefact from the Indus Valley Civilisation, underwent a contentious modification as a mascot during the International Museum Expo 2023 in New Delhi. By analysing the act of dressing and whitewashing the figurine, the distortion of historica...

24/01/2025

EPW Distilled | This infographic is based on the article Caste and Wage Inequalities in India by Praveen Kumar and Indervir Singh. This paper is an examination of the changes in caste-based wage inequalities in India.

Image This infographic is based on the article Caste and Wage Inequalities in India by Praveen Kumar and Indervir Singh. This paper is an examination of the changes in caste-based wage inequalities in India.     Curated and Designed byakankshya [[email protected]] Editorial Supervision byPriyam Ma...

24/01/2025

To read anti-caste context in cinema one needs to have an experiential eye. The ones at the receiving end of caste-based discrimination and thereof inflicted humiliation by the orthodox social codes find resistance as the only way to achieve “liberty, equality and freedom.” In this relation, the paper focuses upon two Marathi films Fandry (2013) and Sairat (2016) directed by Nagaraj Manjule. The paper seeks to present the experiential perspective about Dalit visuality which has started to gain a wider recognition in interdisciplinary studies from verbal to the visual literature.
https://www.epw.in/engage/article/inter-caste-love-stories-experiential-eye-i-fandry

24/01/2025

1993 | On the fragile shoulders of the girl child lay the burden of keeping the patriarchal structure of the caste Hindu family in place.
https://t.co/OE9v9e7U9f