Juanita Mukhia is a contemporary researcher, writer, and media professional whose work focuses on local journalism, displacement, and the intersection of cultural identity with urban labor. Her academic and professional background, particularly through the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)
That summer a festival of boats came to the town. Lanterns swung from masts, and music braided the evening. Juanita arranged a small display in the town hall: the photograph, the bottles, the postcards, and the maps she had gathered. She wrote a simple placard: For those who carry names, and for those who carry memory. People lingered. Some cried; others pointed and smiled. A child ran her fingers along the glass and left a tiny print like a comet tail. juanita mukhia
: She has publicly expressed concerns regarding political violence and the role of security forces in West Bengal, advocating for the safety and democratic rights of elected representatives in the hills. Juanita Mukhia is a contemporary researcher, writer, and
Migrants from the North-East often face a unique set of hurdles. Despite being Indian citizens, their physical attributes frequently lead to questions about their nationality in public spaces and workplaces. This "outsider" status persists even as they become vital contributors to the city's service sectors, including: Juanita arranged a small display in the town
Juanita Mukhia’s club career reads like a tour of the Indian women’s football map. She has played for virtually every major club in the Indian Women’s League (IWL).