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Straw artist Pradeepta Nayak preserves heritage using paddy waste
Armed with little more than paddy straws and a boundless imagination, Odisha’s national award-winning artist Pradeepta Nayak resurrects an ancient art form and empowers women in his native Jirala village through his craft.
5 offbeat Himalayan heritage sites to tick off your bucket list
On this World Heritage Day we shortlist five lesser-known historical sites from India’s Himalayan states that you can plan to visit as temperatures peak this summer.
Bringing back India’s linguistic heritage
In an age when the world stares at the extinction of most indigenous languages, some passionate rural communities in India have taken innovative initiatives to preserve their languages. On this International Mother Language Day we present a compilation of these stories and initiatives.
Rural charm meets royal heritage at this 250-year-old haveli
Nestled in the dusty district of Alwar is a hamlet called Burja – the kind you wouldn't travel to unless there's a reason, and that's exactly what we're about to give you.
Visit these lesser-known heritage sites of rural India
There are close to 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India, but have you heard about these hidden gems?
‘Heritage is where your identity lies’
Heritage India’s founder Manjiri Khandekar tells us why it’s important to make people aware about India’s rich, vast heritage and how the COVID-19 pandemic sprang a pleasant surprise on them.
Heritage drink feni high in Goa, falls flat abroad
Prohibitive liquor laws have confined feni to Goa, some distillers tried their hand abroad and failed, but hyper-local brewers still have a steady clientele
Tribal heritage and fashion at Hijla fair
The Hijla fair in Jharkhand’s Dumka district has been annually showcasing tribal talents and a lot more for over 130 years.
Community efforts save Goan heritage lake
Santa Cruz residents have come together to prevent dried up Bondvol Lake from being converted to real estate, and got it declared as a wetland, spurring more villagers to protect natural assets
Bengal farmers conserve heritage rice against climate vagaries
Going against the general preference for high-yielding rice, some marginal farmers in Bankura have started conserving, documenting and propagating traditional rice varieties that are on the brink of extinction
Bengal youth lead revival of heritage rice varieties
A bunch of young professionals have chosen to stay back in their villages in Uttar Dinajpur in West Bengal to revive the heritage of folk rice varieties that were once cultivated by their ancestors
Villagers unite to battle forest fires in Odisha
As forests provide them sustenance, residents of Nitigotha village in Odisha unite to contain the forest fire spreading from neighbouring areas and take collaborative steps to prevent fire incidents.
Must-see museums showcasing Indian rural culture
Planning your next travel itinerary? Here are five fascinating museums across the country that will bring you closer to the vibrant cultural heritage of India.
Food as medicine in Kumaoni cuisine
Hemp was eaten in Uttarakhand long before the new age christened it as a “complete protein”. So were flavoured salts, wild rice, and a host of healthy millets. In these hills, the food is tasty but also nourishes and heals.
The best regional summer festivals of 2024
As the summer vacations approach, Village Square does a round-up of exciting regional festivals that you can head to this year.
Women lead climate change adaptation in the Sundarbans
Women emerge at the forefront in the cyclone-prone Sundarbans area, protecting the mangrove ecosystem, stabilising river banks through vetiver cultivation and improving their livelihood in the process.
The arts are bigger than us: Dancer Navtej Johar
Navtej Johar is a trailblazer in more ways than one. In an exclusive interview with Village Square, he talks about the past, present and future of Bharatnatyam, yoga and LGBTQ+ rights in India.
Danda, a festival of the people’s belief
The Danda Yatra festival, spanning 13 days, is one of Odisha’s traditional festivals, and culminates in the Pana Sankranti marking the Odia new year. Village Square brings to you the highlights.
A journey of devotion and activism to revive Odisha’s Prachi river
As the once-glorious Prachi river languishes in neglect, a noble initiative known as Prachi Parikrama and led by spiritual guru Paramahamsa Prajnanananda seeks to breathe new life into its waters.
Three generations, one melody: Meet Saas Bahu Ki Jodi
Geeta Parag, who forms the ‘Saas Bahu ki Jodi’, a trio of bhakti (devotional) singers along with her mother-in-law and daughter in Madhya Pradesh, overcomes social dictates and inspires young women and girls to embrace their musical heritage.