Tag: Apurva Borar
From Policy to Progress: How Bihar’s Alcohol Ban Is Empowering Women
In the pursuit of a society where every woman finds solace within her home and community, away from the clutches of domestic violence and with assured equal rights, the state government of Bihar implemented a profound policy shift in 2016—a…
Steeping in Struggle: The Plight of Tea Plantation Workers in Darjeeling
It was a beautiful rainy Tuesday morning when I was greeted by the pleasant whistle of the toy train on my way to one of the most famous tea gardens in the Darjeeling district. The tea garden supervisor had told…
TCI Welcomes Newest Scholars
Two new scholars joined the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition in the fall of 2021, while another began a PhD program after earning his master’s degree.
The new scholars, Apurva Borar and Whitman Barrett, are pursuing doctoral degrees in…