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Chillums, Temple Bells & Past Lives
A researcher's encounters with faith, the faithful, and the river that binds them all.
Aug 18, 2025
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Ambika
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The Toilet Question: Notes from Pichhodi Village
Living, Labouring, and Defecating in the Open. Just Everyday Life on the Banks of the Narmada.
Jul 7, 2025
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Ambika
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Packing for Field Research: A Practical Guide
Field-tested in rural India- a guide to staying prepared, grounded, and functional on the road.
Jul 6, 2025
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Ambika
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Exiled: Menstruation and Fieldwork
In the Indian hinterland, menstruation is not just private, it’s practically radioactive. Not even a researcher is spared.
Jun 19, 2025
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Ambika
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Fieldwork Isn't the Picnic You Think It Is
Nothing quite prepares you for when romanticized ideas of fieldwork meet reality. These are early reflections from my journey setting out to study Bt…
Jun 9, 2025
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Ambika
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