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Shanoor Seervai

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As seen in: Medium, HuffPost, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, PBS, PBS NewsHour, Harvard Business Review, The Daily Beast, STAT, Scroll.in and
Covers:  non-profits, public health, environmental issues, arts, women's rights, food, human trafficking
Researcher, writer, podcaster. Currently @phreesia. Previously @commonwealthfnd, @Kennedy_School, @statnews, @WSJIndia.

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Shanoor Seervai’s Biography

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Shanoor Seervai is an Indian writer and journalist. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The Daily Beast, Guernica Magazine, The Caravan and The Indian Express. She is the author of 'Daughters of the Red Light,' a Kindle Single about the women and girls of Mumbai's brothels. Born and raised in Mumbai, she now lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where she is pursuing an advanced degree in public policy at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government.

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Daughters of the Red Light: Coming of Age in Mumbai's Brothels (Kindle Single)

Daughters of the Red Light: Coming of Age in Mumbai's Brothels (Kindle Single)

When Shanoor Seervai first visits Mumbai's red-light district as a young volunteer, she is shaken by the viol…

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'GM Crops Won't Solve India's Food Crisis'

'GM Crops Won't Solve India's Food Crisis'

Earlier this month, India's Parliament passed a bill aimed at delivering subsidized food to around 800 millio…

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The Immersion of Elephant God Ganesh

The Immersion of Elephant God Ganesh

The 10-day Hindu festival to honor Ganesh culminated on Anant Chaturdashi, when idols of the elephant-headed …

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A New Look at Mumbai's Old Buildings

A New Look at Mumbai's Old Buildings

At 15 minute intervals, the clock in Rajabai Tower chimes above the din of traffic, prompting busy commuters …

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India's Bad Habit Carried Overseas

India's Bad Habit Carried Overseas

Health officials in the U.S. are increasingly seeing the types of oral cancer prevalent in South Asia. But th…

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A Pakistani Artist's Display in New York

A Pakistani Artist's Display in New York

On a rainy day, the splatters of red paint on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York have a g…

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Articles

Experience The Realities Of Mumbai's Brothels Via A Reporter's Perspective

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By Shanoor Seervai
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Writer and journalist Shanoor Seervai’s ‘Daughters of the Red Light’ is a sensitive yet honest account about why women and girls can’t escape India’s notorious sex industry. As the author explored various aspects of these sex workers’s lives, she uncovers personal details that resonate with their circumstances, and provide a deeper insight into their reality. The following is an excerpt from her e-book that will leave you with a unique perspective.
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Inside Parsi Fire Temples, Where You’ll Never Get To Go

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By Shanoor Seervai
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This article explores Zoroastrian fire temples in India, offering a nuanced look at their history, spiritual significance, and the rituals that shape daily life within these sacred spaces. It delves into how fire serves as a central symbol in Zoroastrian worship, the architectural and cultural contexts of the temples, and the traditions that govern its access and practice.
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Action to Decarbonize the U.S. Health Care System: Lessons from the U.K.’s National Health Service

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By Evan D. Gumas, Shanoor Seervai
Action to Decarbonize Health Care The NHS net-zero plan describes actions the NHS will take to reduce its emissions over the coming years. It also discusses the steps the NHS is already taking to decarbonize (see box).
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Awards

DAWNS/ Global Citizen humanitarian reporting grant

2013 - Humanitarian reporting

Development Aid World News Service has started a micro-grant program to support reporting and storytelling on global humanitarian issues. The projects they support offer interesting takes on stories that do not often make it to the mainstream.

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