Research Briefs
Published reports built from citizen responses, used in policy conversations and public discourse.
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Dil, Dosti, Data: Young Love and Loneliness in 17 Data Snaps
How young Indians navigate love, friendship, and loneliness. Data-driven storytelling on relationships and emotional life.
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VIBE Report: Voices for Inclusion, Belonging & Empowerment
What young India really cared about during the 2024 General Elections. 4,972 responses across India.
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Balancing Consent & Customisation under the DPDP Act 2023
3,000+ parents and children surveyed. Informed policy conversations on India's Digital Personal Data Protection Act.
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Are You There, AI? Youth & Artificial Intelligence
How young Indians use AI for learning, creativity, and emotional support while navigating privacy and bias.
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How India Can Become Zero Se Hero Through a Just Transition
Climate change and energy policy from the perspective of young Indians. Pathways to net-zero through a just transition.
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Women on the Move
ORF monograph on women's mobility, safety, and access to public spaces in Indian cities. With Observer Research Foundation.
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Life in Lockdown
ORF monograph on how young Indians experienced the COVID-19 lockdown. Work, mental health, and daily life under restriction.
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Impact of Climate Change on Young Indians
Only 7% of Indian youth hold MNCs responsible for climate change. Survey on who young people think should act and how.
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#SaferRoadsForYou Public Survey Report
Public perceptions of road safety across Indian cities. Survey data on infrastructure, enforcement, and citizen experience.
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Ethical Consumer Survey Report
Young Indians on ethical consumption, sustainability choices, and the gap between values and purchasing behaviour.
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