There is a need for more women environmentalists in India, especially from rural and tribal areas as they bring unique perspectives with indigenous knowledge. They can rally change via community engagement and inclusive decision-making. Some of these aspects helped Tulasi Gowda build her sustainable environmental practice for over 14 years....
60-year-old college professor Dr Laxmi Gautam is ensuring no widow is left on the streets to fetch for themselves, and their last rites are done with dignity in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh . Even orphans, homeless people, and holy men take shelter at her NGO ‘Kanak Dhara’ started in 2013
Teacher Satarupa Majumdar started the first and only English medium school to offer higher education to the deprived children of Sunderbans. In the world's largest mangrove forest poverty prevails, facilities are scarce and the harsh climatic conditions add to the woes.
Indian women spend 4-5 hours every day fetching or filling water in rural and urban India
It is surprising how neither her publishers or the university informed her about the addition of her book in the MA syllabus of Calicut University and the BA curriculum at Kannur University. ‘Chenkalchoolayile Ente Jeevitham’ (My Life at Chenkalchoola), sheds light on the perpetual struggle faced by socially excluded individuals...
When anyone mentions nutrition it conjures images of superfoods, diet plans and food trends. But some rural communities are going beyond convention, and doing what they were always meant to do - help increase production of nutritious food and build diet diversity. They are literally taking matters into their own...
UK-based storyteller Debasmita Dasgupta’s thought-provoking writing style and assertive strokes fill up the panels of her latest graphic novel ‘Terminal 3’. I had the pleasure of interviewing her, which turned out to be a profound learning experience for me as an artist; full of valuable insights and inspiration. The...
A friend of mine directed me to Heta Pandit's book titled 'Grinding Stories Retold: Songs from Goa', a nuanced documentation of the songs from rural Goa sung in unison by women while grinding grains. The songs in Marathi and Konkani are colloquially known as 'Oviyos&...
Women have been actively protesting against the formal cancellation of the three contentious farm laws.
While coffee culture is riding the third wave, Alina Alam is setting up a new offering, which needs more attention. With over 40 Mitti Cafes across India she has a whole new model of social impact that is employing various specially-abled people and redefining the service industry. Today the Supreme...
UK-based storyteller Debasmita Dasgupta’s thought-provoking writing style and assertive strokes fill up the panels of her latest graphic novel ‘Terminal 3’. I had the pleasure of interviewing her, which turned out to be a profound learning experience for me as an artist; full of valuable insights and inspiration. The...
A friend of mine directed me to Heta Pandit's book titled 'Grinding Stories Retold: Songs from Goa', a nuanced documentation of the songs from rural Goa sung in unison by women while grinding grains. The songs in Marathi and Konkani are colloquially known as 'Oviyos&...
Under the guidance of their teacher, Sheena Sahni, who is a professional baker, the Centre aims to train and enable capable girls to find jobs or start their own cafes.
Nikhat Zareen is a household name after winning the World Boxing Championship.
Rintu's documentary on Dalit journalists gets the right attention at the Oscars.
