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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 11h

Present your research at Monk Prayogshala's 12th Annual Research Seminar. 📅 21st November 2026 📍 Hybrid: Mumbai & Online 📄 Paper submission deadline: 28th October 2026 Register: buff.ly/AGh3CyY

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Meet Mihika Sangtani, Research Affiliate, Sociology at Monk Prayogshala! With interests spanning psychology, sociology, and culture, Mihika explores autonomy, gender, and intersectionality, while working towards making psychology and mental health conversations more accessible and less stigmatised

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📢Dr. Hansika Kapoor is speaking at the Global Creativity Summit! Join her and leading creativity scholars for “9 Scholars. 1 Question: What’s New with Creativity?” on November 7, 2026. 🌐 Free + virtual 📲 Register now: www.globalcreativityinitiative.org/events

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Ria Damani’s “Mental Health Impact of Marital Rape Decriminalization in India” in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/10... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A glimpse from Dr. Hansika Kapoor’s recent talk on dark creativity with Brydge! 🧠✨ Exploring the fascinating intersection of creativity, psychology, and the darker side of human behaviour. #MonkPrayogshala #DarkCreativity #Psychology #CreativityResearch #ResearchInAction

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

🎤 Dr. Hansika Kapoor was invited to speak at the Online Masterclass on Dark Patterns, organised by the Behavioural Intelligence Collective at the Jindal Institute of Behavioural Sciences (JIBS). The session explored the psychology, technology, and future of digital influence. 💡

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

📢 Abhishek Vajjala shares his take on “Money for Nothing”, exploring donor hesitancy around unconditional cash transfers and the role of evidence and communication in building support. Read the full article: impactlensorg.substack.com/p/money-for-...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

We’re proud to share that Hansika Kapoor was featured in CNA’s The Asian Guilt Code: Emotional Blueprint! 🎥 Catch Hansika’s feature around the 34-minute mark. 🔗 Watch the documentary here: www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/asian-...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌍 Advancing Academic Research from India to the World With 160+ projects and collaborations worldwide, Monk Prayogshala connects Indian research with global scholarship, diverse perspectives, and impactful social science. Explore our work at monkprayogshala.in

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Meet Ereckaa Oberoi, Research Affiliate, Sociology at Monk Prayogshala! Ereckaa explores the intersection of psychology and literature, with interests in how narratives, language, and culture shape our understanding of people. 💡

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

📢 Study Alert! Are you 18 or older? Take part in a study to help us develop and validate a new scale to understand Dark Creativity. 📲 Click the link to participate! Link: uconn.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Tanya Zaveri’s “Sunk and Scammed: The Sunk Cost Fallacy” in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/9/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What happens when behavioural science meets climate policy? 🌍💡 Find out with our keynote speaker Saksham Singh, at the 12th Annual Seminar in Social Sciences. Save the date! 🗓️ 21st November 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM Register now: www.monkprayogshala.in/seminar-2026...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📢 Study Alert! Are you a practising lawyer in Mumbai? Share your experiences with e-filing systems in Mumbai’s courts and help contribute to legal research and court reform. 📲 Click the link to participate! Link: buff.ly/ZvKP2Bq

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Why Monk Prayogshala's #IRB? Check out to know more about our Institutional Review board and to #apply, visit: buff.ly/t508fyo 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔗 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📌 Write for our #blog! Share your research insights, academic writing and expertise with our community. Pitch in your blogs here: buff.ly/TYatAnj #monkprayogshalaresearch #bloganniversary #socialsciences #writeforus

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Anirudh Tagat contributed in an article titled Network shutdowns reach record levels as Vodafone calls for stronger safeguards, published by Vodafone. Read now: www.vodafone.com/news/newsroo... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔗 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

It started with one question. Then came the literature review. Then another paper. Then another. And somehow, 14 tabs. Just another day at Monk Prayogshala. 🧠 15 years of asking questions, following the evidence, and occasionally opening just one more paper. #MonkPrayogshala #15YearsOfMP

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Nishtha Singh’s “The Architecture of Patriarchy: How We Raise Indian Men and Why That Matters” in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/9/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

What happens when behavioural science meets climate policy? 🌍💡 Find out with our keynote speaker Saksham Singh, researcher at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, at the 12th Annual Seminar in Social Sciences. 21st November 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM Register now: www.monkprayogshala.in/seminar-2026...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

From psychology and society to religion, relationships, clickbait, horror, and even the Kaveri engine, our curiosity has taken us everywhere. To celebrate 12 years, we’ve picked 10 of our most-read stories from the archives. Here’s to 12 years of us! 📚 #MonkPrayogshala #12Years #12YearsOfResearch

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📢 Anirudh Tagat was quoted in an article titled Why Cash Continues to Thrive Even as India’s Digital Payments Grow, published on BBC News. Read now: www.bbc.com/news/article... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔗 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV #BBCNews #DigitalPayments

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Sarang Kulkarni’s “From Comics to Controllers: How Media Changed Batman” in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/9/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

What happens when behavioural science meets climate policy? 🌍💡 Find out with our keynote speaker Saksham Singh, researcher at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, at the 12th Annual Seminar in Social Sciences. Save the date! 🗓️ 21st November 2026 | 9 AM – 2 PM

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢 Subscribe to our newsletter now to get exclusive updates, straight from us! 📬 🔗 Link to subscribe: buff.ly/Q9LImQc 💰Support academic research in India! Donate now: buff.ly/IANtEvf

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📢 Study Alert! Are you a practising lawyer in Mumbai? Share your experiences with **e-filing systems in Mumbai’s courts** and help contribute to legal research and court reform. 📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to participate! Link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Vidhi Kaloya’s “What Happens After Outrage? Rethinking Society's Response to Rape” in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/9/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

📌 Write for our #blog ! Share your #research insights, #academic writing and expertise with our community. Pitch in your blogs here: buff.ly/TYatAnj #monkprayogshalaresearch #bloganniversary #socialsciences #writeforus

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Anirudh Tagat shares his take on “It takes two (terms) to tango: Female leaders and corruption in rural India,” exploring how women’s political leadership may influence corruption and governance outcomes. Read the full publication here: ideasforindia.in/topics/gover...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

📢 The next edition of our newsletter is going to be out soon! Subscribe to our newsletter now to get exclusive updates, straight from us! 📬 🔗 Link to subscribe: buff.ly/Q9LImQc 💰Support academic research in India! Donate now: www.monkprayogshala.in/giving

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Aashia Shefi’s “The Stories We Tell “ in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/8/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Climate change is no longer a future concern, it’s a present reality. From adapting school calendars and preparing for extreme weather to exploring phone-based learning where internet access is limited, education systems must evolve to protect learning and keep students connected. 🌍📚

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

📌 #BlogAlert Read Ereckaa Oberai’s “When Understanding a Problem Replaces Solving It“ in this week’s blog! 🔗Link: www.monkprayogshala.in/blog/2026/8/... 💛 Support independent academic research in India! 🔖 Donate now: buff.ly/e3QVJyV

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🧩 #CrosswordChallenge Think you’ve got your research basics right? Put them to the test! 🧠 Drop your answers in the comments and check how you did in the caption ⬇️ Advancing academic research in India—one puzzle at a time. 🔍 ANSWER KEY 1. Ratio | 2. Score | 3. Outcome | 4. Norm

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Looking to explore psychology from new and diverse perspectives? 🧠🌏 Subscribe to our Dark Creativity blog on Psychology Today for research, insights, and ideas that challenge conventional ways of thinking. Subscribe to our Dark Creativity Blog: www.psychologytoday.com/us/contribut...

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Monk Prayogshala @monkprayogshala.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Looking to explore psychology from new and diverse perspectives? 🧠🌏 Subscribe to our Non-WEIRD blog on Psychology Today for research, insights, and ideas that challenge conventional ways of thinking. Subscribe to our Non-WEIRD Blog: www.psychologytoday.com/us/contribut...

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