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We present the TISS community’s response as an academic institution with a feel for the pulse of the ground with respect to the various facets of the impact of this pandemic and what it harbingers.

The academic response in the form of Books, Book Chapters, Journal Publications and Reports are clubbed together while the TISS in Media section presents newspaper articles, quotes from TISS faculty, audio-video clips, blogs and such that relate to the pandemic.

Academic Writing

How WhatsApp ‘Truths’ Thrive on Middle-Class Anxieties

Sengupta, S. (2019, September 14). How WhatsApp ‘Truths’ Thrive on Middle-Class Anxieties. Retrieved from Economic and Political Weekly: https://www.epw.in/engage/article/how-whatsapp-truths-thrive-middle-class

Saving Jobs and Averting Lay-offs amidst COVID-19 Lockdown

Sakpal, R. S. (2020). Saving Jobs and Averting Lay-offs amidst COVID-19 Lockdown. Economic and Political Weekly, 55(19). Retrieved from https://www.epw.in/journal/2020/19/commentary/saving-jobs-and-averting-lay-offs-amidst-covid-19.html

Other Publications

A change in migrant policy

Kumar, P. (2020, April 22). Retrieved from The Hindu: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-change-in-migrant-policy/article31399502.ece

As hunger grows, community kitchens may hold lessons on ensuring nutrition for the poor.

Kundu, R. (2020, July 27). As hunger grows, community kitchens may hold lessons for the poor. Retrieved from Scroll.in: https://scroll.in/article/968612/as-hunger-grows-mumbais-community-kitchens-may-hold-lessons-for-ensuring-nutrition-for-the-poor

Can the migrant crisis lead to a breakdown of the society as we know it?

Sapra, I. (2020, April 17). Can the migrant crisis lead to a breakdown of the society as we know it? Retrieved from The Indian Express: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/web-edits/can-the-migrant-crisis-lead-to-a-breakdown-of-the-society-as-we-know-it-6367280/

India’s jails are vastly overcrowded. Here are some ways to protect inmates from Covid-19

Raghavan, V., & Tarique, M. (2020, April 8). India’s jails are vastly overcrowded. Here are some ways to protect inmates from Covid-19. Retrieved from Scroll.in: https://scroll.in/article/958334/indias-jails-are-vastly-overcrowded-here-are-some-ways-to-protect-inmates-from-covid-19

Obstetric violence during Covid-19 is yet another challenge for Indian women. Shrivastava, S., & Sivakami, M. (2020, April 23). Obstetric violence during Covid-19 is yet another challenge for Indian women. Retrieved from The Wire: https://thewire.in/rights/women-covid-19-obstetric-violence

Pandemic Governance in Mumbai: Who is actually responsible for disaster management in the city ?

Bhide, A., & Kamble, M. (2020, July 28). Pandemic Governance in Mumbai. Retrieved from Scroll.in: https://scroll.in/article/968713/pandemic-governance-in-mumbai-who-is-actually-responsible-for-disaster-management-in-the-city

The upward slope of pandemic politics

Jha, M. K., & Wani , I. (2020, April 27). The Upward Slope of Pandemic Politics. Retrieved from NewsClick: https://www.newsclick.in/The-Upward-Slope-Pandemic-Politics

The city abandoned its migrant workers

Gaikwad, R. (2020, April 16). The City Abandoned its Migrant Workers: An Interview with Professor Manish Jha. Retrieved from Mumbai Mirror: https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/coronavirus/news/the-city-abandoned-its-migrant-workers/articleshow/75171489.cms

Who Cares? Feminist Responses to the Pandemic

Patel, V. K., & Goelnitz, L. (2020, April 20). Who Cares? Feminist Responses to the Pandemic. Retrieved from FES: https://www.fes-asia.org/news/who-cares-feminist-responses-to-the-pandemic/

Will Migrant Workers and Their Grievances Always Be Invisible to the Public Eye?

Jha, M. K., & Wani, I. (2020, April 17). Will Migrant Workers and Their Grievances Always Be Invisible to the Public Eye? Retrieved from TheWire: https://thewire.in/rights/migrant-workers-lockdown