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Doing Research in Constrained Contexts: A Feminist and Decolonial Perspective

Zainab gave a talk on ‘ Doing Research in Constrained Contexts: A Feminist and Decolonial Perspective’ at Sophia College in Mumbai on February 20th, 2026.

Cultural Nuances in Apple TV’s "Pluribus"

Anirudh and Hansika wrote an article about the cultural nuances in the TV show “Pluribus.” Read more here!

Creativity is Bold

Hansika was featured on ‘The Global Creativity Initiative Podcast’ in season 3, episode 9, ‘Creativity is Bold.’ Check it out here!

Helpful or not? Inaccurate Appraisals of Prosociality in the Dark Triad

Arathy, Sarah, Nikita, Hansika and Nishtha co-authored a paper on ‘Helpful or not? Inaccurate appraisals of prosociality in the dark triad’ Read more here!

Balancing Growth and Stability: MSMEs as Fiscal Drivers

Netra and Ishita wrote an article titled ‘Balancing Growth and Stability: MSMEs as Fiscal Drivers’ for the MEDC Economics Digest 2026. Read more here!

EnergyBot: Behavioural Interventions To Reduce Peak-time Energy Demand in India

Anirudh presented his paper on ‘EnergyBot: Behavioural interventions to reduce peak-time energy demand in India’ at the Behavioural Research in Economics Workshop (BREW-ESA) at MDI Gurgaon.

Invisible Burdens: How Metropolitan Density Offloads Emissions onto Small Towns

Zainab and Nitin presented their paper ‘Invisible Burdens: How Metropolitan Density Offloads Emissions onto Small Towns’ at the COIN 2025 (CONFERENCE ON INTERDISCIPLINARITY); Beyond New Urbanism? Environment, Sustainability and the Small Towns in India.

Fast Con­tent is Leav­ing Us Fam­ished

Hansika was quoted in the article ‘Fast con­tent is leav­ing us fam­ished.’ Read more here!

Doing Research: Practical Considerations for Field-based Research

Anirudh conducted a half-day session on ‘Doing Research: Practical Considerations for Field-based Research’ for faculty and doctoral researchers at the Mahatma Education Society's Night Degree College in Mumbai.’

Archives, Access, and Agency

Zainab wrote a piece on ‘Archives, Access, and Agency’ for Femspec. Read more here!

The Rise of the Western Minimalist Aesthetic

Sarah wrote about the ‘The Rise of the Western Minimalist Aesthetic.’ Read more here!

Dark Creativity: How People Get Good Ideas to Do Bad Things

Hansika was a guest on ‘The Science of Creativity’ podcast where she spoke about how people get good ideas to do bad things. Check it out here!

Wicked ways: Creativity and the Dark Triad

Hansika, Zarnab, and Hreem co-authored a book chapter titled “Wicked Ways: Creativity and the Dark Triad” in the volume Research Handbook on the Dark Triad. Read more here!

Old Magic, New Stories: Secret Histories of Witches

Nitin wrote a piece on ‘Old Magic, New Stories: Secret Histories of Witches’ for Femspec. Read more here!

Sexual and Gender Minority Stress Across Borders

T. Roy wrote a piece on ‘Sexual and Gender Minority Stress Across Borders.’ Read more here!

Black Mirror, Season 7, Episode 1 Review

Hansika wrote a review about Black Mirror, Season 7 Episode 1. Read more here!

Everyday Norms have become More Permissive Over Time and Vary Across Cultures

Hansika co-authored a paper on how everyday norms have become more permissive over time and vary across cultures. Read more here!

Digital well-being: What’s Not Working, & How We Can Do Better

Zainab spoke on ‘Digital well-being: What’s not working, & how we can do better’ at the Indian School of Internet Governance (inSIG 10th Edition) at BITS Pilani, Goa.

Digital Resilience through Digital Literacy

Zainab spoke on ‘Digital Resilience through Digital Literacy’ at the 8th Youth IGF at BITS Pilani KK Birla, Goa, on September 18th.

Curated Confusion on Your Timeline

Hansika wrote about how personalized disinformation is another dark, creative application of technology. Read more here!

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Under the Same Sky, Different Fortunes
Ishita Narvekar
Under the Same Sky, Different Fortunes
Ishita Narvekar

Why do prices of some essential crops like tomato, potato, and onion fluctuate wildly, and prices of some crops such as rice and wheat remain less erratic? Agro-climatic zones, production risks, transportation issues, market structures, and governmental actions shape these price adjustments.

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Ishita Narvekar
Between Worlds: Third Culture Kids and the Search for Belonging
Aashia Shefi
Between Worlds: Third Culture Kids and the Search for Belonging
Aashia Shefi

A human being’s fundamental need for belonging is imperative for their social and psychological well-being. For most, this sense of belonging is fulfilled through their identification with their country of nationality, its culture, and the shared customs that connect them to others with whom they identify. But what about those who grow up between worlds - individuals who spend a significant part of their lives being raised in a country different from their nationality or ethnicity? Third Culture Kids (TCKs), as they are referred to in the research literature, often find themselves struggling to feel fully rooted in any one place. How can they be better supported in their search for belonging? And just as importantly, what can the rest of us learn from those of them that have emerged from the struggle for belonging, not solely identifying with any one country, culture or tradition, but as global citizens of the world?

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Aashia Shefi
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The 11th Annual Research Summer School
May 23
The 11th Annual Research Summer School

An Intensive week-long program on research skills conducted from 24th May to 30th May, 2025.

This year, the Summer School will be hybrid — with all modules conducted online and in-person in Mumbai!

Don't have time to attend a workshop at Prayogshala? Join our Digital Courses instead! 

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Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning
Oct 12
Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning

Monk Prayogshala presents a digital certificate course on Research Methodology and Statistical Reasoning

Behavioral Economics: An Introduction
Oct 11
Behavioral Economics: An Introduction

Monk Prayogshala presents a digital certificate course on Behavioral Economics.

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🎉 Join us as we step into the Eleventh year of academic excellence at Monk Prayogshala’s Annual Research Summer School! ✨ Discover, learn, and grow with a vibrant community of researchers and scholars. 🔗 Know more and be part of the journey,
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