Author: Village Square
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.
Enthralling queer short stories from rural India
We are thrilled to share the winning entries of our Pride Day storytelling competition. These remarkable tales stole the show with their rich tapestry of narratives that exist within diverse communities in rural India.
Elephants to buffaloes – species you didn’t think are endangered
Forests, rivers, oceans and our neighbourhood – creatures all around us are in danger of extinction. Here are a few names on the endangered list that may just about surprise you.
Words of wisdom from rural mothers
From inculcating healthy food habits to daily discipline, parenting sure has changed over the years. These grandmothers from Indian villages share nuggets of wisdom that their vast experience has taught them.
Have you seen these traditional Indian dances yet?
Dialects, dresses, cuisines, rituals… There is always something new to learn about India. This World Dance Day, here are some traditional dance forms from across the country that’ll make you want to shake a leg.
‘We’re good at making laws, not implementing them’
Dr Sabu George, who has been working against female foeticide for four decades, tells us why civil society organisations, courts and media have to join forces to tackle the issue
How corporate volunteering can bring positive social change
Businesses worldwide are encouraging and enabling their most important asset – their people – to commit their time, skills and energy as volunteers in the community.
A day in the life of India’s rural women
On the occasion of International Women's Day, we show you vignettes from the lives of four village women from different walks of life and how they are contributing to the society every day. They share their dreams, aspirations and hopes with us. What is life like in rural India for women? What are their challenges and aspirations? How are they making a difference?
‘Only about 100 great Indian bustards remain now’
Radheshyam Bishnoi, 26, is on a mission to protect the critically endangered great Indian bustard, which is also Rajasthan’s state bird, and the other threatened animals. He tells us about the issues and the solutions.
What budget 2023-24 means for rural India
In spite of the massive global slowdown caused by COVID-19 and Russia-Ukraine War, India’s economy is set to grow at a whopping 7 percent, according to the just announced Union Budget 2023-24. But what does that mean for rural India?
Sports for Transformation Fellowship by Dani Foundation
Sports for Transformation Fellowship (SFTF) by Dani Foundation is a one-of-a-kind program that combines the power of sports with the goal of community development.
Youth Hub-Rural Storytelling
On 16th November 2022 at Maple Room, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi organised by Village Square-Youth Hub
Downtime – How Rural India Relaxes
We want your best photos showing how rural India rests, relaxes and parties – what they do in their downtime – for our second annual Village Vibe Photo Competition. You can send yours photo for the competition here.
Mainstreaming Rural in Higher Education
Experts, scholars, researchers and practitioners came together to explore ways to mainstream rural themes in higher education at a roundtable organized by Youth Hub at India Habitat Centre on August 5, 2022.