Casteism and communalism: Why Indian children are shorter than even their counterparts in Africa
By Shoaib Daniyal | 8 August 2021Caste and religious identity have to be explicitly accounted for if the high burden of chronic malnourishment in India is to be addressed.
Where do Indians want to save? Data shows provident fund remains popular, even with the rich
By Ankur Bhardwaj & Sabyasachi Das | 7 August 2021The Print republishes the CEDA - CMIE Bulletin on how households intend to save.
How Caste Discrimination Impacts Child Development and Stunting in India
By Ashwini Deshpande & Rajesh Ramachandran | 5 August 2021The Wire publishes an article based on the CEDA data narrative on caste discrimination and stunting in India.
Caste discrimination – an overlooked factor in Indian kids’ stunted growth
By Ashwini Deshpande & Rajesh Ramachandran | 29 July 2021Researchers from Ashoka and Heidelberg universities found that the illegal, but widespread, practice of untouchability is positively associated with height gaps between 'upper caste' and Dalit children.
Dalit children more likely to be stunted, shows study
By Himanshi Dhawan | 28 July 2021The Times of India quotes a CEDA Data Narrative as it reports the findings of the paper by Ashwini Deshpande and Rajesh Ramachandran that Dalit children are more likely to be stunted.