Ramaram is a small village in Sukma, Bastar. Lord Ram is said to have prayed to Bhoodevi on a hillock, making Ramaram a pilgrimage site.
Balika Vadhu: The Reality Of Child Marriage Beyond Statistics In India
The understanding of how child marriage in different regions of India, morphed and mixed into the local micro-culture needs to be there.
A Threat From The “Inside”
Have you ever been possessed? Or seen an exorcism ritual? They are not as uncommon as one would think.
Journey To The Enchanting Beauty of Kutch – Chhavda Rakhal
Join us on an adventurous journey of Chhavda Rakhal, a hidden forest retreat in Kutch and see its breathtaking beauty.
My Day At The National Tribal Health Conclave
Notes from the National Tribal Health Conclave (NTHC), an event organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
घर तो छोड़ना ही पड़ता है …
कौन हैं ये लोग जो घरों में रहना नहीं चाहते और पढ़ाई की उम्र में अनजाने शहरों में काम के लिए चले जाते हैं। जानिए उनके बारे में।
An Adolescent Act
From individual to a group, the beautiful journey of coming together of 10 young adults, performing a play for the first time.
Video Documentary On Diarrhoea Outbreak
The journey of making this documentary began with a single, haunting question: Why does diarrhoea still kill?
Phulwari: A Safe Haven For Little Ones
Phulwaris are community-based childcare centers that provide care and nourishment to children between six months and five years old
Shishu Ghar : The Rural Crèche Initiative
“It was the toddlers who broke me.” What makes the author say so? Aren’t the toddlers the one in whom we find solace when adults fail us?
“How Will This Sustain When You Leave?”
Even if we give our best to an initiative, when we leave, what does it mean to its continuity? Ponders author on a learning centre’s future.
One Child, Two Schools: How Far Can Parents Go For Their Kids In Bihar?
Dual enrolment has long been a part of Bihar’s educational system. Parents, often enrol their children in both government and private schools.
“Why Are You Still Here?”
In a world measured and connectivity, isn’t it a little perplexing to imagine living in a place where, even to call, you might have to travel 20 kms?
My Journey With Self-Help Groups In Madhya Pradesh
What role do women self-help groups generally play in the communities they are part of? Vaishnavi charts a path of possibilities with them.
Winter Camp: A Game Changer In Villages Of Tribal Communities
From absenteeism to school dropouts, this organisation is battling it all using a simple trick: winter camp!
The Bot Buzz
In the heart of Patna, a “robot” is quietly transforming the way we connect with young girls, one WhatsApp message at a time.
What Is Development For “Them”?
Away from numbers and social media, there are aspirations of young people battling poverty for their right to education in Bihar.
From Anjar To Lakhpat: Pastoralists’ Journey Of Hope
Rabaris of Anjar leave their homeland for Lakhpat. How are they managing their lives? Read about these pastoralists struggle for livelihood.
Stories From Karigar Shala
Explore stories of Karigar Shala, a unique school for artisans in Bhuj, and the value of experiential learning.
A Lifeline In The Mountains
Two cases, both in the remote villages of central Himalayas gives a good view of what it means to have a good first line of response.
Empowering Women Through Responsible Microfinance
Access to credit for women who generally do not hold assets in our society is still a challenge. Sakhi Sangini works towards this.
Churpé Bites: The Sweets Of Empowerment
With a little effort and a lot of cheesy sweetness women are keeping Ladakhi memories of home alive. This is the story of churpé bites.