Rakesh Mani

Rakesh Mani is a 2009 Teach For India fellow, working with low-income schools in Bombay. He is also a writer and commentator for a variety of publications.

India’s Women’s Reservation Bill

Can the bill for reserved seats for women as passed by India’s upper house be anything other than a cause for rejoicing? Rakesh Mani says it is far from serving the interests of all women

By Rakesh Mani

/ 29 Mar 2010

Aman ki Asha: the stars are aligned

There are some rare occasions when the powers-that-be discover that it is ‘realistic’ to support civilian peace initiatives; when the manipulation of grievance has to be put in rapid reverse…

By Rakesh Mani

/ 27 Feb 2010

India's primary duty

Ten million children are born annually in India. Primary education should be a vital lifeline, for those who survive.

By Rakesh Mani

/ 6 Nov 2009