Khanavalis, humble, family-run eateries serve authentic North Karnataka cuisine in Bengaluru, a metro city built by migrants. Born out of migration, drought, and displacement, these kitchens offer more than just food, they preserve memory, identity, and the taste of home for

The election commission has issued front-page ads in newspapers and also put out social media posts on the ongoing SIR in Bihar ahead of the upcoming polls. But many workers in the national capital are unaware of the revisions owing to poor literacy and poor access to digital

On this podcast, The Migration Story founders - Roli and Anuradha Nagaraj - take up reader questions on The Heat Shift series. Listen in. open.spotify.com/episode/1aTbaQ…

Speaking the local language is a safety net for migrant workers in a linguistically-charged metropolis like Bengaluru, but learning it in a classroom is not an option for many, reports Maitreyee Boruah. Read here: themigrationstory.com/post/kannada-g…

What does financial inclusion look like for someone who is struggling to get an ID card, let alone a bank loan? And how can we do better in terms of financial services, for low wage migrants? On this podcast, Varun Aggarwal, Founder and Managing Director of Chalo Network, the

"Life has always been complex in this diverse country. It has become even more so with technological advances that have had far-reaching effects on people’s lives. Let governments rest assured that we as a people have remained beautifully unified through all these times. It is

Queer Life in Indian Cities: Urban centres offer anonymity and community, yet migrants grapple with high costs, job precarity, discrimination, and isolation, writes Chapal Mehra Read this essay, beautifully illustrated by Sharanya Kunnath here: themigrationstory.com/post/freedom-s…

More than 7,000 auto-sector workers have suffered severe workplace injuries since 2016, mostly in the supply chains of India’s top automobile brands. But injuries and owner negligence remain underreported, says a report by non-profit Safe In India. Read this report by Sanskriti

What does it cost to bring a loved one's mortal remains home? Sukanti Pradhan from Ganjam district in Odisha spent Rs. 40,000 for an ambulance and paid another Rs. 1,00,000 for arranging the last rites of her husband, a migrant worker who died on his way back home from Kerala.

From dust to just: Can we superimpose solutions from Western countries as we seek out these “Just Transitions” in the coal industry, asks Namrata Raju in our latest episode of 'L is for Labour'. This explainer features an interview with Radhika Krishnan, Associate Professor with

In our latest By Invitation column Soha Sheth Moitra writes about how Musahar women in Varanasi brick kilns are reclaiming the right to breastfeed. Read about how informed choices, community support, and mothers’ courage are building a healthier future for children in the brick kilns of

In the Mangalajodi wetlands of Odisha’s, men migrating for work turn conservationists and guides for birding enthusiasts during tourist season reports Aishwarya Mohanty Read here: themigrationstory.com/post/coming-ho…

The links between South Asia and West Asia are long and storied. But what does migration to the region look like now? Do migrants still suffer owing to extractive work practices and discriminatory legal and policy regimes in the Gulf? And why is it essential to collect more data

Dizzy spells, irregular periods and no access to medical aid. Delhi's scorching heat before the rains hit the capital impacted its informal workers the worst. This summer is over but the next one is already on its way and the heat will return, making it imperative for more action

The migrant workers’ exodus from Gurugram amid a crackdown by the police has disrupted domestic work and sanitation, pushing residents 'out of their comfort zone'. It has also given rare visibility to the challenges faced by these workers and made their employers aware of the

The recent flash floods in Uttarkashi aren’t surprising for campaigners speaking up against rising pilgrim numbers, unchecked development, and recurring natural disasters in Uttarakhand’s sacred circuit. Rishabh Shrivastava looks at reasons that are putting the region at further risk

Watch this important video on the plastic crisis by ravleen kaur from Geneva featuring Indian waste pickers. Do read The Migration Story for important ground reports on climate, labour and migration. Roli Anuradha Nagaraj themigrationstory.com/post/waste-pic…

The yellow taxi isn’t just a vehicle—it’s a livelihood, a symbol, whose history has been carried by generations of migrant drivers in Kolkata. As they are phased out for clean air and modern mobility, drivers say the transition is not just—it is exclusionary. In this photo essay

The ongoing special intensive revision (SIR) drive in Bihar has sparked a debate on the process and the disproportionate impact it will have on low income migrant workers and their families. Tune in to this insightful conversation between Umesh K. Ray Rajendran Narayanan and

In Odisha’s poorest homes, migrant incomes are building a new future with workers ensuring a flow of funds from Kerala to Kalahandi. These remittances are transforming lives of their families, with many aiming to save enough to build local businesses, reports purusottam thakur in the