Remya Padmadas
Remya Padmadas is a journalist based in Benglauru and Kerala.
June 24, 2019
The craft of Kuthampully weavers faces an uncertain future (Photo by Remya Padmadas)
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Kuthampully weavers facing decline in Kerala

For centuries, they have created Kerala's classic off-white and gold sarees and veshtis. Now, low incomes, an ageing workforce, shifting demand and power looms are forcing changes in this traditional occupation

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June 21, 2019
Fodder camps set up by the government and private organizations provide fodder and water and prevent distress sale of cattle by farmers (Photo by Varsha Torgalkar)
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Fodder camps save cattle during Maharashtra drought

Providing fodder and water to cattle, government and private fodder camps in drought-affected Satara district in Maharashtra help farmers prevent distress sale of their livestock

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June 19, 2019
Fishing in the Ansupa Lake (Photo by Basudev Mahapatra)
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Local communities restore Ansupa Lake in Odisha

In a remarkable turnaround, local communities have rejuvenated the weed-infested Ansupa Lake in Odisha in the span of just six months, boosting fishing and income opportunities from tourism

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June 17, 2019
Geeta Meghwal’s decision to study science in a boys’ school, so as to follow her dreams, has prompted many girls to opt for science education (Photo by Rakhee Roytalukdar)
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Girls in rural Rajasthan show zeal for science

A rural student’s aspiration has broken gender stereotypes, inspiring girls to choose to study science subjects, with Atal Tinkering Labs, science fairs and other such initiatives increasing science literacy

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