Sidharth Santhosh @avgtendencies Twitter profile

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Sidharth Santhosh

6 months

A dream came true this week! It's impossible to improve state capacity without understanding and strengthening State Institutes of Rural Development that train local government representatives and staff. (1/4)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

#BMTC is the best! 40₹ for 15 kms in ac volvo bus which was 260₹ in Uber auto 🤯 @srinualavilli @BMTC_BENGALURU

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Sidharth Santhosh

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2 months

Parents just returned from Lalbagh with a boot fool saplings and flower plants 😍

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4 months

Development sector fatigue is realll. Gentle reminder to self that I can take breaks regularly and the world won't end. Glimpses from a weekend in Coorg 🌱🌿

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

A gorgeous sighting of Safdarjang Tomb followed by delicious haleem and kebabs at Karim's (at India Islamic Cultural Centre)! #iftar #dilli

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Had a "we met on Twitter" evening yesterday! Thanks for hosting and welcome to Delhi @anishgawande 😁

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

11 months

Starting a thread to document all the wonderful things I'm experiencing in Bombay these next few days. Up first is the wonderful Kitab Khana in Kala Ghoda. Picked up Another Country (Baldwin), Who Cares? (on health workers) and Trees of Delhi! Lovely collection.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Here's 3 ways you can hold your govts accountable after they've won elections: 1. Follow and demand for better state budgets - see where money is spent (big schemes, projects) and engage in dialogue with your leaders about what more you want (1/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Presented a new study @avani_kapur & I have just completed on how street level bureaucrats like Data Entry Operators are coping with digital transitions in welfare schemes. 📍 @IIMAJSWPP @IIMAhmedabad 📚 4th IPPN Conference with @rajeevgowda chairing the panel

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Lokpal has not persecuted a SINGLE CASE since 2019. A whopping 5981 complaints disposed (of total 8,703) for being submitted in the wrong format, reports @vijaita Yet another story of accountability lost in admin paperwork!

Lokpal disposed of 68% corruption complaints against public servants without any action: Parliame...

Lokpal, the country’s first anti-corruption body, instituted four years ago to investigate complaints against public functionaries, including the PM, submitted that ‘it has not prosecuted even a...

www.thehindu.com

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

9 months

Recording this here because I never thought these things happen. Last week, a working paper & two govt reports that I had worked on were published. To top that, my first intl peer reviewed journal article got its final yes. Time for revelry before more meaningful work 🎉

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

4 months

Met my High School Principal Ms Anita Iyer who had a great influence on how I think & behave! She led with kindness, empathy & always encouraged doing whatever makes your heart content. We've exercised our rights by voting for #LokSabhaElections2024 in #Bengaluru ✊🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Congrats team @asercentre on the launch of ASER 2022! Keeping a copy for you @MartinHaus93 .

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

"Even a cursory glance at the allegations against the CPR is enough to see the obvious — the charges play with technicalities and the elaborate state action yields no major discoveries of wrongdoing. The CPR is being slapped with process as punishment." shares @IndianExpress

The Indian Express

@IndianExpress

2 years

#ExpressView | The Centre for Policy Research must be left alone, in fact enabled, to do what it does, and which is such an essential part of a deliberative democracy

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

4 months

HIRING ALERT 🚨 1/2 Accountability Initiative at Centre for Policy Research is hiring Field Consultants & a Senior Field Consultant for projects in Karnataka. The consultants, over 2 months starting June 2024, will be expected to conduct field work in different Gram Panchayats.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

At the IIM Ahmedabad campus the next two days for the IPPN Conference on State Capacity. Do say hello if you are around :)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

a slow spring morning 🌞

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

PUBLICATION ALERT 🚨 Jal Jeevan Mission, the Government's flagship rural drinking water programme promises water taps in all rural households and ends in 2024. In this 15th Edition of #BudgetBriefs we analyse how the scheme has performed. @AccInitiative

Jal Jeevan Mission, 2023-24

This brief uses government data to report on the funding trends and coverage of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

accountabilityindia.in

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 months

Amazing to read this! Azim Premji Foundation signs MoU to provide eggs everyday in midday meals in govt and aided schools across Karnataka 💯 Much needed civil society support to the state govt. @roadscholarz

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

An (unusually) overcast April morning at Lodhi Garden 🌸 Poem 'Grief' by Jerry Pinto left us pondering about a lot.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Monsoon in Varkala. Reading Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi with a nice tall cup of chaya 👌🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 years

Often find that news articles overlook the experiences of important rural frontline workers as they continue to fight the pandemic... @AccInitiative has documented more than 130 experiences in Inside Districts. Some education-related stories 👇 (1/4)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 months

SUPER THRILLED to be sharing ResGov, a new org we've set up to build capacities of government and communities to improve access for the most vulnerable. Its many of hard labour and we've got a lot in store! FOLLOW and stay tuned for more 😁

Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov)

@Res_Gov

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We are excited to launch the Foundation for Responsive Governance ( #ResGov ), a new-age organisation working to strengthen the capabilities of government and communities to ensure public initiatives reach the most vulnerable. 🧵 (1/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Now is probably a good time to download the manifesto of the party that will form majority and of your local leader who won. Hold them accountable at EVERY step of the way to make sure their promises are met. #KarnatakaElectionResults2023 Links 👇🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 month

The beauty of the Udupi DC Office doesn't fail to amaze, every single time! #fieldwork #udupi

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

10 months

Lodhi Garden, ek smog kahani.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Saalumarada Thimmakka, who has planted and cared for more than 8000 trees on the Karnataka tableau this year 🌿

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

"I hope that either all of us or none of us are judged by the actions of our weakest moments. But, rather by the strength we show when and if we're ever given a second chance." - Ted Lasso, S03 E11.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

I write for @Ideas4India on Meghalaya's experience of institutionalising social audits ✍🏼👥 Please do share your thoughts and feedback!

Ideas for India

@Ideas4India

1 year

Institutionalising social audits: Lessons from Meghalaya - Sidharth Santhosh @avgtendencies ( @CPR_India ) Read more:

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

9 months

At @AccInitiative @CPR_India we are hiring a Field Consultant in Bangalore to support us on projects with the Government of Karnataka. The consultant will be expected to support instrument design, conduct data collection across rural Karnataka & enter data after collection.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Onam with the CPR family 🌼 Pookalam, potluck sadhya, snacks from INA & music by Avial - we did it all! #bringingkeralatodelhi .

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Eventful Saturday spent with over 40 elected local government women representatives from across India part of the #SheRepresents @isd2047 cohort. We engaged with then on challenges of public administration, finances and e-governance! A

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

4 years

Have you ever felt frustrated that academic research ever so often remains in published journals or books without any use? I for sure have! To solve this, I began exploring how to effectively bridge the gap between the academia and field practice. (1/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

5 years

Interviewed @srinualavilli as a part of my #Fellowship at Christ University today. Sir, you've been an inspiration for #CivicAction since my high school days and I'm so glad I got to interview you 😁 #fanboymoment #urbanlegend

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

If there's any video you watch on the Marriage Equality case, let it be this! @AnanyaKotia and @utkarsh__saxena talk about the case, their petition & how they met too. This interview is paving the way for many imp conversations with our friends and family 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

The Lallantop

@TheLallantop

1 year

लल्लनटॉप बैठकी में हमारे मेहमान हैं गे कपल उत्कर्ष और कोटिया. दोनों ने सुप्रीम कोर्ट में सेम सेक्स में शादी की मांग को लेकर याचिका दायर की है. लल्लनटॉप बैठकी में समलैंगिकता पर होगी खुलकर चर्चा. #LTBaithki #Baithki @ananyakotia @utkarsh__saxena

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Cubbon Reads was a sight to see!Many readers in diff poses & spots with their books, friends & umbrellas. Ran into friends & we painted, read & shared stories from recent travels. Perfect rainy Saturday morning!! @cubbonreads @AshritaAchar

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

6 months

The first edition of India Civic Summit organised by @oorvani @citizenmatters was a super hit 💯 Topics discussed included interesting stories of civic change in cities, methods to institutionalise change and getting past civic activism burnout too!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Living with a chronic sickness, in a city where your family isn't, makes everything so much tougher. I'm so grateful to my friends who've been there by my side every step of the way ❤️ A strong support system makes all the difference!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 years

It's been 30 years since we had fresh coat of asphalt tar in AECS Layout, Brookefield. WHERE IS THE CORPORATOR FROM BBMP TO WHOM WE COULD FILE OUR GRIEVANCES WITH? 20 months and our public corporation is without elected reps. #WeWantCorporator @BBMPCOMM @ArvindLBJP @WFRising

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

#sarkaari fieldwork site decor! it's the broken chair at the top for me 🤯

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Facilitated my first capacity building session for bureaucrats today 🥳 Super special that the session was about accountability and on Ambedkar Jayanti! #milestone #learningtocelebrate #grateful

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Finally, much-needed mention of TEACHER TRAINING in the #UnionBudget2023 Teacher training will be reenvisioned through innovative pedagogy, continuous professional development, ICT and dipstick testing. DIETs to function as vibrant institutes of excellence.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 months

Just a 10 min walk from fieldsite 😍 #Koppala #Karnataka

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

A few months back I began a deep dive to understand how to get better roads in my neighborhood. Here's how things went from there on... 🤟🏼

Reap Benefit

@ReapBenefit

2 years

In this episode of How Can You Able To? We speak to Solve Ninja Sidharth Santhosh who took charge of his locality and had authorities fix the road in front of his house. Watch to know how he did it!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

I've incentivised getting past writing blocks with treats like food or a good book. Today's treat is sungta hinga udda (Konkani prawn curry)! Boy did I meet my goals quickly uffff 🤌🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 months

NEW ARTICLE: Access to good data is critical for evidence-based decision-making in policy. In this note @avani_kapur & I discuss insights from a study of Rajasthan’s experience with collecting, sharing & using data pertaining to developmental challenges.

From numbers to impact: Learning from effective data management in Rajasthan

Access to good data is critical for evidence-based decision-making in policy. In this note, Santhosh and Kapur discuss insights from a study of Rajasthan’s experience with collecting, sharing and...

www.ideasforindia.in

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Had ourselves a merry fish-mas potluck today 🎄🐟🍱

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Malayali sunday special at mine - mathi (sardine) fry and curry, mor kachiyada, chamandi and amla achar 👌🏼🙌🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

4 months

SO MANY PAPERS TO READ, SUCH LITTLE TIME.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 months

And my first peer-reviewed international journal publication is out 🥳💪🏼 The experience showed me the importance of grit & communication when working in an interdisciplinary team split across cities.

Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 months

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT: In this article for The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, we unpack challenges & opportunities in delivering skilling programs for informal economy workers. (1/3) #informaleconomy #lifelonglearning #skilling

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

6 months

Yes, yes we're back in Bangalore!! 📍Brahmin's Thatte Idli, Malleswaram

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

A heart shaped poori dedicated to my mum and all caregivers who spend hours (in this heat 🥵) cooking for us, EVERY SINGLE DAY. We see you and are grateful for you!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

6 months

The thrill of taking the electric @BMTC_BENGALURU bus is awesome!! #publictransport

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

I was referred to as Dr. Santhosh in an email correspondence from a journal today. Manifesting this reality comes true soon 🥲🤞🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

5 months

Shobo Noboborsho and Happy Vishu to those celebrating! We feasted on fish fry, prawn and mutton at CR Park, Delhi to start the new year 🥳

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Join us at @CPR_India tomorrow along with @CSF_India and @GEMReport as we launch the South Asia Regional report on non state actors. 📍India Habitat Centre, Delhi 🕐 10:30 AM to 4 PM 🔗

India launch of 2022 South Asia Report on non-state actors in education

Join the UNESCO Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report and its regional partners for the national launch of the 2022 South Asia Report.

www.eventbrite.com

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 years

FM announces 750 virtual labs for mathematics and science to be set-up for school students. HOW MANY CAN REALISTICALLY ACCESS THIS? #Budget2022 misses out on access and school re-opening which is more important for learning that strengthening ICT. @AiyarYamini @AccInitiative

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

9 months

We celebrated the second Fishmas potluck lunch today. Dishes were crab pepper fry, Odia prawn fry & curry, pomfret fry, Goan fish curry, massaman curry, trifle pudding, payasam & plum cake with a kokum gin cocktail! So grateful for #newtraditions 🥰

Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Had ourselves a merry fish-mas potluck today 🎄🐟🍱

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Delhi is trying to act all pretty before I leave for Blr ... Isht saaku pls 🙏🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

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2 years

Dosa is completely unwilling to leave the tava in this 10° Delhi morning 🥶

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Sunday morning queue at Shree Sagar CTR where kids have brought books to read as they wait!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Happy Onam to everyone celebrating!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

I teach a few grade 6 children South Indian cooking whenever I can. They've made the most thoughtful teacher's day card for me!! I can't get over it 🥹 Especially the "Good luck lighting the gas stove" cause they know how gas stoves terrify me 😂

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

9 months

Feminist besties reading @ZubaanBooks 👌🏼 Books: Intimacy and Injury, Who Cares?

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

3. Participate in spaces of coalitions b/w citizens and govt citizens (SWMRT being a good example) and stay engaged through thick and thin. (3/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Recieved my first R&R for an article I'm first author on 🥹 Long way ahead but I'm thrilled with this!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

"India’s global ambitions are clashing with the insecure and reactionary state actions such as the restrictions on the CPR" in @the_hindu editorial.

Power against knowledge: The Hindu Editorial on Centre for Policy Research FCRA licence suspension

The non-governmental sector should not be dragged into legal quagmire

www.thehindu.com

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

10 months

Our backs ache, hearts broken & wallets empty. We're still here. On the streets. Marching to remind you that queer lives matter. That we're against any form of discrimination. Whether crimes in Palestine or on minorities in India. We're against it. #DelhiQueerPride

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

2. Demand for better legislations to govern your cities and villages (through RWA letters, townhall, personal letters or meetings). We need stronger coordination and capacity of all governing bodies. #important (2/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Can't help but share this before and after picture! Moong dal fry, aubergine à la Nando's and rice for Christmas 🎄

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 months

NEW PUBLICATION ALERT: In this article for The Journal of Continuing Higher Education, we unpack challenges & opportunities in delivering skilling programs for informal economy workers. (1/3) #informaleconomy #lifelonglearning #skilling

Skilling in the Informal Economy in India: Identifying and Addressing Inequities in Designing and...

Lifelong learning opportunities (LLOs) for adults enhance their capabilities and resilience in adapting to changing circumstances, especially in the context of livelihoods. However, informal econom...

www.tandfonline.com

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Hello Delhi friends, I'm looking to move mid-September in South Delhi to a pre-occupied 2bhk or 3bhk. Details in the pic 👇🏽 Grateful for sharing this with anyone who can help me out. Thanks!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Super engaging session with over 60 PG Diploma students at @ISDM_ORG_IN on 'Understanding State Capabilities' 📚😁 My particular sessions looked at the why, what and how of bureaucracy in India. @AccInitiative @Tajuddin010

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

In this first (of a 2 part) blog, I unpack strategies used by Rajasthan's #JawabdehiAndolan in demanding for the social accountability law. Do read and engage! Feedback welcome too.

Jawabdehi Andolan: Demanding Accountability in Rajasthan

The blog delves into the Jawabdehi Andolan movement in the state of Rajasthan and its demand for a state public accountability bill.

accountabilityindia.in

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

A break from all the fascism on your feed - a delicious mega meal @abinaya_sekar94 prepared for us today. From vatha kuzhambu, appalam to chicken biryani and curry, the meal had it ALL! Grateful for this meal and good company today 🥰

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@avgtendencies

1 year

Haters will say it might rain in Delhi today while we enjoy Persepolis, painting and chamomile in Lodhi Garden 🌳📖🎨 (Spot the 🐿️ visitor) @thedeadlyidli

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

The Aspirational Districts - now at Blocks too! 500 blocks under the programme to be developed for health, nutrition, financial inclusion & basic infrastructure. Wonder how/what frontline and middle-tier capacities will be developed for this ambitious endeavour! #Budget2023

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1 year

Absolutely loved the Ramaserry idli that we tried out on our last family visit to Palakkad! The restaurateurs were extremely kind and didn't bother counting the idlis we ate - they just kindly asked us for a number at the end 😅

Anjana Gopakumar

@thankgodimfat_

1 year

This Palakkad trip is definitely one for the books. Ramassery idli is very similar to the thatte idli from Karnataka, in appearance. Made three at a time on these pots, layered with a muslin cloth, these are as soft as a flower. #RamasseryIdli #palakkad #KeralaTourism

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1 year

Absolutely loved @PartitionMuseum in Amritsar. The carefully curated multimedia collection does a great job of enabling the visitor to understand the complex pain, separation, camaraderie, healing of the Partition. Hats off to the curators and staff!

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4 months

This was so much fun! Admiring and learning more about trees was the best possible way to spend the Sunday evening 😍🌿

Suchi Govindarajan

@suchiswriting

4 months

If it's May, it must be #Gulmohar . The serial blossoming is the OG #peakbengaluru experience. Come to Indiranagar this Sunday for a tree walk and learn more :)

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2 years

Winter morning essentials in Delhi: - Kottakal Nilibhringadi hair oil - Chair with access to sunlight - Bucket with hot water for the feet - bell hooks for the heart #bliss ❤️‍🔥

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1 year

Public service grievance redress on Twitter 😂😂😂😂

Sanyukta

@dramadhikari

1 year

Passing the parcel

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

5 months

This panel on climate change and mental health in marginalised communities at a @asia_climate Annual Conference is a MASTERPIECE on how inclusive panels must be organised. Here's why ... (1/3)

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

I spent today morning with the MA in Public Policy cohort at my alma mater Christ University, Bangalore. We discussed study & careers in public policy - from what research is like to careers in the private sector, civil society, government and international organisations. (1/5)

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2 years

Happy Diwali from Nag Tibba, 9914 ft above sea level in Uttrakhand 🪔😁

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

I sat next to a Head Master from a govt primary school in Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh on a flight to Delhi! Here's some lovely things he shared about his 60 student & 2 teacher school -

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 months

Met many visually impaired Panchayat Development Officers in Karnataka who spend lot of time managing citizen grievances in the field - & do it well. Officers need strong training adjusted for their context, a team that supports them & a system that is empathetic. Not biases 🙏🏼

Smita Sabharwal

@SmitaSabharwal

2 months

As this debate is blowing up- With all due respect to the Differently Abled. 🫡 Does an Airline hire a pilot with disability? Or would you trust a surgeon with a disability. The nature of the #AIS ( IAS/IPS/IFoS) is field-work, long taxing hours, listening first hand to

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Sidharth Santhosh

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1 year

Wohooo, thanks for your activism @anishgawande @BhattRohin !!

Pink List India

@PinkListIndia

1 year

“We cannot wait for Parliament,” argued Anand Grover, with the brilliant @BhattRohin , and submitted @PinkListIndia ’s research to the Supreme Court during the #MarriageEquality hearings today. We are grateful to everyone who tirelessly tracks what Indian MPs say on LGBTQ+ issues!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

3 months

Best (and possibly) only good thing about Delhi right now is the amaltas bloom 🌞

Narayani Basu

@narayani_basu

3 months

This is now an amaltas fan account 🌼 #TLCleanse

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Facilitating a research session is great when the learners are keen and engaged! This session was both and then some 😁

Accountability Initiative

@AccInitiative

2 years

Our team members @avgtendencies & Indresh conducted a session on understanding #PublicAdministration for early stage NGOs at @mantra4change 's EduMentum incubator. We thank all the attendees for their rich participation!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Just attended a lecture by Supreme Court Advocate @jaynakothari at the 'Effects of Lawfare' course @LawTransform @UiB on her experience with marriage equality hearings in India. Topics covered include what trans petitioners were fighting for, legal strategies and more...

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Nothing beats dhaba rotis and dal to satiate hunger after fieldwork 👌🏼

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Facilitated a Masterclass on 'Investigation Methods for Civic Issues' for @ReapBenefit 's Solve Ninja Leadership Accelerator. The 27 young changemakers from 7 states are doing inspiring work on issues such as waste management and climate change 💪🏼🌿 Thanks for the opportunity!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

I feel seen and heard by my country's highest court today. It's a special (and evolving) feeling. A hard hitting argument was "rights are exercised when you are able to protect your relationships"

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@avgtendencies

1 month

We planted a Gulmohar tree in our local BBMP park today 🥳🌿 A dream come true for my neighbour and me. Best way to wrap up being back home in Bangalore!

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Elections are one way of accountability, staying engaged b/w elections is the other important way of seeking responsive governance. #KarnatakaElectionResults2023

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Reunited with my favourite @BMTC_BENGALURU ! Most convenient bus drop back home at 1/4th Uber prices.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

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Time to process grief. Many of us will have to do this alone. Any suggestions on what to do? @mihirxr 's X Space helped as a space to share, learn and process. We now need spaces to grieve.

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

1 year

Great article by @AnuragKunduAK on how DCPCR used an early warning system to identify & address students who were absent for 7 consecutive days. (Check 🧵👇🏼) @Ideas4India

School absences as an early warning system

When children are frequently absent from school, it could be a sign that they are going through adverse personal circumstances. In this note, Anurag Kundu discusses the experience of launching a...

www.ideasforindia.in

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Sidharth Santhosh

@avgtendencies

2 years

Absolutely in love with the Saptaparni trees in bloom in Chanakyapuri! The scent hits you when you least expect it 🌸🌿 #alstoniascholaris #treesofdelhi

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