National Institute of Occupational Health

Stigma without exit: caste, sex work and identity among Nat women in Rajasthan, India

Debates on sex work in India have largely been framed through binaries of agency versus exploitation, often overlooking the role of caste and community identity in shaping women’s life trajectories. This paper examines the experiences of Nat women in Rajasthan, a denotified commu...

Captivity-driven gut dysbiosis in leopards (Panthera pardus): effects of diet and rearing practices

India is a biodiversity hotspot and supports a vast diversity of life forms including large cats. Among large cats, leopards are distributed widely across geographical terrains of the country. Owing to close proximity to human settlements and persistent conflict situation, many l...