Sheep penning is a very ancient and traditional practice which was also an important aspect of the agro-pastoral economy.
How To Conduct A Health Camp For Epilepsy?
What Is Epilepsy? It is a non-communicable disease present in the brain and it...
The Life of Lamani’s Gandhi among the Baiga
This is the story of Lamani’s Gandhi. A man who gave his life to the cause of Baiga people and was much loved for his work in their life.
Kutch and its Culture: An Insight through its Villages
Through different customs and practices of two villages in Kutch, this article aims to explore the complex traditions of rural Kutch.
Sounds of Rapar
Rapar is a taluka of Bhuj District in Gujarat. It is an agrarian economy primarily but currently it is turning into a mining region.
Kaliyar Sharif: A Shrine of Healing
Since I became an India Fellow, I have frequently traveled to Roorkee,...
Beharda: A Hidden Tale Of Prosperity
Often in history we have seen many of the princely states, cities and villages...
Vasundhara Ni Vaani – Kabir Yatra
It was a bright morning. Everyone was busy with their work. At around 11 am I...
भोपा और गाड़िया लोहार समुदाय
भोपा समुदाय भोपा समुदाय राजस्थान भारत में लोक देवताओं का गायन करने वाला एक समुदाय है। यह मुख्य रूप से राजस्थान में ही है। भोपा शब्द पुरुषों के लिए प्रयोग करते हैं तथा भोपा स्त्रियों के लिए प्रयोग किया जाता है। भोपा राजस्थान में पाबूजी की फड़ और देवनारायण की फड़ में...
Gender And Masculinity Intervention In Kushalgarh, Banswara
Kushalgarh is a block in the Banswara district of Rajasthan. 80% of its population migrates to other adjacent states for wage labour. I work with Aajeevika Bureau at a women resource centre to nurture women's collective in the district. We recently conducted a 2-day...
Lessons From A Workshop On ‘Introduction to Libraries’
What is a library? Six months ago, I would have given a completely different answer to that question. I was unaware of the depth and possibilities libraries hold despite having access to them since childhood. It became clear only when I began working as a fellow with...
How Caste Continues To Take A Center Stage In Panna, Madhya Pradesh
A year and a half ago when I boarded a train to Panna, I was sharing a berth with a middle-aged lady. She was keen to know where I was going. When I told her I was going to Panna, her response was, “Acha, tiger reserve ghumne ja rahe hai aap?” What started as general...
Center For Entrepreneurship Development, Gujarat
The Center for Entrepreneurship Development (CED), Gujarat is a government-run organization that aims to promote entrepreneurship in the state of Gujarat, India. In their 12 days of CED training, they focus on providing practical and theoretical knowledge in the field...
आदिवासी समाज में महुआ के पेड़ का महत्व
बस्तर के आदिवासी समाज के लिए महुआ का पेड़ विशेष महत्व रखता है। महुआ के मौसम में गाँव की गलियाँ खाली होती है। सभी परिवार के सदस्य व्यस्त रहते हैं। हिंदी में मोवरा, इंग्लिश में इंडियन बटर ट्री, संस्कृत में मधुका, गुड पुष्पा इत्यादि यह नाम है। महुआ को संस्कृत में 'मधूक'...
Let’s Look At The Cotton Fields Of Kushalgarh
Kushalgarh, in south Rajasthan, is a humid plain area in terms of agro climatic zones of the state. Cotton is an important cash crop cultivated in this region. The other major crops grown in the area are wheat, maize and rice. Because of water scarcity, the community...
Tobacco Consumption In Rural Uttar Pradesh: Pain Reliever Or Addiction
According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey India 2016–17, nearly 267 million adults (15 years of age and older) in India are users of tobacco. The consumption of both smoked and smokeless tobacco is trending across the country. The main focus of the blog will be to...
Bandhani – Of Livelihoods And Love
While working in Bhuj, Kutch, I have come across many women wearing bandhani prints. Whether in office or when I meet them outside, at their homes. After seeing it repeatedly for a few months, I got curious to know the process of how it is made. On one of the Sundays,...
Food Feed In Maheshwar
Guilty! On an average, I spent an hour every day on instagram in the month of December. I saw people getting married, others attending their weddings, some people clubbing on the weekends and others goign off to scenic vacations. When I got sick of watching people I...
हक्कुम
दक्षिण छत्तीसगढ़ के जंगल के बीच में बसा एक गाँव है। इस गाँव का नाम ‘जगरगुंडा’ है। इस गाँव में लोग खेती और शिकार करके अपना जीवन यापन करते हैं। गाँव वाले सब मिलकर शिकार करने जाते हैं। उस गाँव में भीमा नाम का एक आदमी रहता था। भीमा उस गाँव का...
सवाई माधोपुर से सरवन की कहानी
सरवन बावरी बस्ती, सवाई माधोपुर, राजस्थान में निवास करता है। वह पहले कबाड़ा बीनने का काम करता था। जब भी रुपयों की आवश्यकता होती, कबाड़ा बीनकर, उसे बेचकर पैसे ले आता और ज़्यादातर रुपए शराब पीने में ही खर्च कर देता था। उसकी सारी कमाई ऐसे ही खर्च हो जाती थी और वह हमेशा...
Qala Aur Kaam: A Day In The Life Of A Street Tattoo Artist
Picture this : a four-way intersection connecting that connect the arteries of Cyberabad, the modern region of Hyderabad home to tech companies. Traffic zooms around the clock on the six- and eight-lane roads. Three flyovers snake through the sky. Another is under...
A Community Engagement Program At A School In Bihar
In his book "Whose Reality Counts?", Robert Chambers highlights the significant disparities between the realities experienced by those in positions of power and those at the periphery of society, particularly in the context of India, where the divide between the rich...