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Bio-gas, a blessing
Cooking with bio-gas offers a host of benefits, discovers a widow who manages her household single-handedly.
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.
Waste spells disaster in J&K villages
Managing waste needs better planning and execution for the sustainability of our planet, as highlighted by the Earth Day, observed on 22 April. But, the waste management effort in Ganderbal district is proving to be a problem for villagers.
Asia’s largest tulip garden and its 17 lakh blooms
Nestled in the foothills of Zabarwan, Asia's largest tulip garden emerges as a rainbow of colours as different varieties of tulips blossom attracting tourists from all over the country.
Majuli mask of Assam receives GI tag
Majuli masks of Assam receive the prestigious Geographical Indicator(GI) tag for their unique cultural tradition. The craft dates back to the 15th century and is made on bamboo frames, with unique clay.
Three generations of the Khatri family revive the bagh print
In a quaint town of Madhya Pradesh the Khatri family is responsible for putting the spotlight back on the ancient bagh-printing technique, something they have now introduced to a global audience.
Sparrow Saviors of Jeypore: A Tale of Community Conservation
A contract worker pours in his savings, and efforts, for the cause of the sparrow in Odisha’s Jeypore city where urbanisation has taken its toll on the species.
Reviving muga silk and more at Majuli island
This fashion designer quit her life and work in the metro cities to move to the Majuli island in Assam and help the local artisans revive and revamp their traditional silk weaving skills.
Kashmir’s turquoise crafts may fade into oblivion
Turquoise jewellery encapsulates Kashmir's rich cultural heritage. The traditional craft got severely impacted due to covid as many craftsmen moved to other jobs. Mohammad Hanief finds himself the sole torchbearer of this tradition today.
West Bengal’s famous handloom industry in peril
The rich heritage of handloom of West Bengal is dying a rapid death due to factors linked to the lockdown, migration, competition from powerlooms and Government negligence.
Kolha – A neglected village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Despite several decades of independence, Kolha Village in the district of Dhenkanal, Odisha, continues to be untouched by progress. Villagers here can only dream about proper road connections and electricity. Here’s more on their plight.
Meet the poet on a mission to preserve Kashmiri language
At a time when the younger generation of Kashmiris is losing touch with their language, this poet is igniting their interest with her eloquent verses that describe the beauty of the Himalayan region.
Handloom and hues of success in Maheshwar
This school at Maheshwar in Madhya Pradesh helps aspiring master weavers polish their skills and gain cutting-edge know-how on the practices essential to succeeding in the handloom sector.
This Bihar village brings stones to life
For centuries, the craft of stone carving has been in the blood and bones of Pattharkatti. In humble workshops filled with the dust and sound of chiseling, artisans hammer stones to life — giving them a fresh appeal.
Bihar women weave a new future with sikki grass
In Bihar's Jhanjharpur block, Munni Devi weaves not just baskets, toys and dolls but also the futures of other women in her village with Madhubani’s magical sikki grass.
Climate change — With 2 tiger attacks a month, Sundarbans reels under human-animal conflict
Climate change and rising sea levels are pushing farmers deep into the mangroves of the Sundarbans where they become victims of deadly tiger attacks
Tosha: A traditional sweet delicacy of Kashmir
Tosha is a sweet delicacy of the northern districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It was once the preferred sweet on special occasions but had since lost its appeal. However, over the last couple of years, it has witnessed a resurgence, and its demand has increased again.
Surfers of Mahabalipuram
The young generation of the fisherfolk colony in Mahabalipuram are now chasing the waves, thanks to a surfing school.
Crafting Warmth for children
Abdul Rehman Mattoo is a 75-year-old blanket craftsman who has devoted his six decades to crafting blankets. Today despite his declining health and modest sales, Abdul Rehman persists in continuing his ancestral work at his workshop in Chattabal, Srinagar.