Tapestry of us: Weaving Diversity into the Fabric of Society
Rethinking ‘normal’ Neurodiversity is a topic that is getting more and more attention, yet there are misconceptions that persist. The research explores different perspectives based on interviews with experts, parents […]
Voices of Play: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Curious about organising a Voices of Play event or joining the movement for a National Play Manifesto? This FAQ is here to answer all your questions! Whether you’re an educator, […]
The Ones Who Keep It Going: Celebration, caregiving, and the seasons we hold for children

Festivals are meant to be joyful, especially for children. That’s the line caring adults remind themselves while stringing up lights with one hand and untangling someone’s tantrum with the other. […]
Taught by the bell – Part 1

As remembered by Aastha Every time I try to recall a day in my life when I was in school, I see flashes of being ‘super busy. I had a […]
How to Care in the Heat: A summer holiday story in three-and-a-half voices

How to Care in the Heat: A summer holiday story in three-and-a-half voices Mid-May. That time of year when the clock starts to feel like it’s mocking you. Nothing quite […]
Voices Of Play: The Making Of A Play Manifesto By Children, For Children & For Every Caring Adult

On the International Day of Play, June 11, 2025, the “Voices of Play – Writing the National Play Manifesto” initiative was launched by Bachpan Manao (supported by Shiksharth and Reach […]
When the Rain Comes, We Rearrange the World – Stories of care in the monsoon

It always starts with this distinct smell. Not rain exactly. Not yet. But the smell of about-to-rain. Of something old in the air. Dust rising. Memory too. Growing up, the […]
Play in the Life of an Educator

As educators and adults, we often forget the importance of play (doing) and playfulness (being), even though, for children, it’s the very foundation of how they learn. Play isn’t just […]
A Jubilee of Joy: What Anganwadis Have Taught Us About Care

As we mark 50 years of the ICDS programme, we celebrate the Anganwadi, not just as a government initiative, but as a living, breathing part of India’s everyday care ecosystem. […]