The author talks about right to communicate amidst the setting of a small hamlet in the western ghats in Karnataka
Dindori – Parasi – Dindori
Author is describing her visit to one of the most beautiful and remotest villages, Parasi, in the district of Dindori, Madhya Pradesh
Stories From 13779.53 ft
En-route to Igoo, pilot project site to setup a system which will eventually become a source of sustenance, preserving water in Leh
Motivation In Rural Leadership Programs
Explore the motivation behind rural leadership programs, where youth volunteers overcome challenges to lead their communities.
Gauri Pooja: Where Worship Meets Wallet
Dive deep into the religious ceremony of Gauri Pooja, and the trance and trials of people whose faith forms its groundwork.
Nuakhai: A Festive Evening
In Odisha, Maa Manikeshwari is widely worshipped. One can find the name on everything – hospital, bus, restaurant, even a general store.
Questions For Self-Discovery From A Human Process Lab
Reflective questions from a 5 day basic human process lab.
Mahi Mahila Bachat Mandal: A Photostory
What happens on a daily basis in a Self Help Group? Take a peek inside Mahi Mahila Bachat Mandal and how they build their financial security.
An Object Library – 3×3 Inch Stories
Daraab write about various objects used in pottery by Kumbhars of the Lodai village in Kutch, which they safe keep in an object library
Empowering Adolescent Girls In Kutch and Kalahandi
This blog is jointly written by Udhisha working with SETU Abhiyan and Adithya working with Swasthya Swaraj On March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. This year, the focus was on the themes “Inspire Inclusion” and Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress....
Sheep Penning In Agriculture
Sheep penning is a very ancient and traditional practice which was also an important aspect of the agro-pastoral economy.
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.
Dairy and Plastic: Rethinking Our Relationship
Domestication Dairy and plastic: Uneasy Partnership In our everyday lives, we often overlook the rich histories of the animals that coexist with us. The evolutionary link between dogs and wolves is widely recognized,but the lesser-known history of cattle domestication...
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.
कुछ गुफ्तगू मानसिक स्वास्थ्य पर
इस पॉडकास्ट के जरिए, मैंने और मेरी साथी सहेली 'समरीन' ने जिंदगी से जुड़े कुछ अनुभव साझा किए हैं। हमने हमारे जीवन में गुज़ारे हुए पलों का जिक्र इसमें किया है। हम सभी की बीती जिंदगी में कुछ पलों की, कहीं न कहीं गहरी छाप छपी होती है, जिससे उभर पाना हमारे लिए उस वक़्त आसान...
Kaliyar Sharif: A Shrine of Healing
Since I became an India Fellow, I have frequently traveled to Roorkee, Uttarakhand for work. During my visits, I was always fascinated by the nearby places which I wanted to visit and explore. Though I was never able to do so because of the short trip durations and...
कार्यक्षेत्र में महिलाओं की संख्या को कैसे बढ़ाया जाये
भारत की कुल आबादी में से आधी आबादी महिलाओं की है, हमारे देश में नारी को भगवान की तरह पूजते हैं और कहा भी गया है, यत्र नारी पूज्यन्ते, रमन्ते तत्र देवताः यानी जहां पर नारी की पूजा होती है वहाँ पर देवता निवास करते हैं। ऐसी सोच वाले हमारे देश में जब महिलाएँ रोजगार के लिए...
Beharda: A Hidden Tale Of Prosperity
Often in history we have seen many of the princely states, cities and villages which were once at the peak of their prosperity turn into ruins. Today I will tell you the story of one such village which was once known for its prosperity but now only a few traces...
A Job Still Not Worth Its Salt
Life hasn’t changed much for small-scale salt pan workers known as Agariyas in the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK). It continues to be as harsh and predictable as the landscape. For centuries and generations, from as long as they can remember, it has been the same. These...
गुमनाम बिरहोर समुदाय
हम किताबों में, कहानियों में, कुछ जगह घूम कर या लोगों से सुन कर आदिवासी समाज के बारे में जानते हैं. सरकार के लम्बे भाषणों में भी उनके विकास और हक़ की बातें सुनने में आती हैं. ऐसा भी कहते हैं कि आज के समय में उन्हें सारे अधिकार मिल रहे हैं और उनकी ज़रूरतों पर ध्यान दिया...
The Struggles Of Sheep Shearing In Gujarat
Winter is here and it comes with warm sweaters, shawls and rajais. Sheep wool, and perhaps camel, rabbit, and yak wool, mostly make these winter clothes, according to common knowledge. However, this belief is not entirely accurate. The majority of contemporary winter...
Chhath Puja In Bihar: A Celebration Of Four Days
What is Chhath Puja? Chhath Puja is an yearly four daylong celebration. It is celebrated in the Bihar, UP and Jharkhand. Over the years the prevelance and celebration of Chhath Puja has increased around the world due to Bihari migration across the world. It is...