Publications and newsletters are the bridge between NGOs , social institutions and the general public. The failure of mass media (Newspaper, TV, Radio) to successfully cover the more relevant humanitarian issues of the day hasn't deterred these dedicated people.
Loaded with lots of valuable, practical insight into issues, these publications are always a delight to read.
1. Weekly news on relevant social issues from Indev (India Development Network)
2. Oneworld news : Development, NGOs, etc.. : India section
3. Articles, essays, and research from SNDT Women's University, Mumbai on health, contraceptives practices, ethics, and much more
4. Down to Earth : A science and environment fortnightly preparing you to change the future of India every fortnight.
5. Reports from around the world on real people and real stories (by Netaid).
6. Changemakers Journal : Excellent articles that focuses on the rapidly growing world of social entrepreneurship. Its mission is to provide inspiration, resources, and opportunities for those interested in social change throughout the world.
7. Manushi : A Journal about Indian women and society
8. Visit the Newsroom of Propoor
9. News on and from various NGOs
10. Ideas in Action : an email newsletter you can subscribe to
11. Bytes for All : an online newsletter which tries to bring interesting and people-oriented IT initiatives from South Asia. Cybersolutions, that place people before profit.
12. Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) and South Asian Initiative
13. Some misc. but relevant sites for news, info & articles : New Internationalist magazine on-line ; Frontline ; Indian Agricultural Resource Center ; Science & Technology in India - a one stop site ; GreenPeace links to New Age & Alternative Thinking ; More links : Web of Life Connections ; World Bank Report on Poverty : Voices of the Poor
14. Publications by The Family Planning Assoc. of India : newsletters, audio visuals, periodicals on family planning, population, sexual health, etc..
15. AID Publications (weekly, monthly, and quarterly from Association for India's Development) ; ASHA Newsletters ; Or visit India Together web site.
16. The Call of the Wild : an excellent website dedicated to Indian Wildlife and Awareness. ; Also check out the funding schemes of MOEF (Ministry of Environment and Forests) for NGOs
