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Right to education: Where there is a wall, there is a way
In a tribal village near Asansol, 'Raster Master' Deepnarayan Nayak established an open-air school in 2014. Through painted blackboards on mud-thatched walls and a 3G education model, he empowers underprivileged children and adults, bridging literacy and opportunity gaps.
Crafting a traditional tandoor
In Kashmir’s Palhalan village, many families are involved in making the traditional tandoors (clay ovens), which are used for baking the local bread - T’chot. Making a tandoor is a traditional craft that has been passed down through generations in this village.
How Kaali the dog unleashed hope for disabled Jitu
Jitu Thakur, once struck by polio, led a tough life in his village in Uttar Pradesh. He moved to Indore seeking independence but encountered brutality. That was until he met Kaali who transformed his life.
Cham – the mask dance of monks
Cham dance has been an integral part of the life of Tibetan Buddhists – exploring the themes of human life and death, good and evil. The dancers (mostly monks) offer their body, speech and mind (three vajra) while performing and are highly considered a religious dance.
Eco bricks offer hope against plastic pollution
India generates 3.4 million metric tonnes of plastic waste annually, with only 30% recycled. Amid growing concerns, youth in Angul district have found a solution – crafting eco-bricks from single-use plastic waste, offering a creative approach to tackle plastic pollution.
‘Shameless Greens’ – making millets cool
Ragi milkshake, bajra khichadi, millet momos and lollipops... Sounds exciting, intriguing and delicious? These recipes were developed at Raigarh Millets Cafe, Chhattisgarh’s first eatery to serve exclusive millet-based foods.
Rain washes away bumper cherry crop
With untimely rain and hailstorm almost wiping out the harvest this year, cherry farmers in Kashmir have been left struggling for money.
The life of a nomadic boy in Ladakh
For 60 years, Tibetan pastoralists have been living in the mountains of Sumdho. A glimpse into a boy's life shows his dilemma about whether to pursue higher studies or continue the nomadic way of life that's fast disappearing.
Breaking barriers with ‘pride’
Chhavi Maa's journey from societal confinement to triumph is testament to resilience. She defied prejudice, embraced her true self, and became a beacon of hope for India's LGBTQIA+ community.
Ganjapa – Odisha’s most colourful card game
Ganjapa, originating from Persian culture, became part of Indian tradition in the 16th century. It showcased hand-painted cards and indigenous playing styles. Sadly, this once popular game now suffers from a decline in its artistic heritage.
Young musicians revive Sufi music in Kashmir
On this World Music Day on June 21, we feature two young musicians from Jammu and Kashmir who are working to revive the traditional Sufi music in the region by playing and promoting traditional instruments like the rabab and sarangi.
Sarakapatna’s Hastatanta sarees add life to loom
Nestled in the heart of Dhenkanal, Sarakapatna village resonates with the rhythmic clatter of handlooms, as over 140 households meticulously weave the magic of 'Hastatanta sarees'.
Horseshoe crab: The granddaddy of sea creatures needs help
The horseshoe crab, found in waters off Odisha and West Bengal, is one of the oldest living animals on the planet. It is disappearing now and we are responsible for it.
Alive with the sound of music
Dashug, a music band from Ladakh that was formed in 2020, is riding a wave of popularity in the region because its music remains rooted in local folk songs.
Punjab women weave ‘rug’ to riches story
Once a part of every Punjab household, durries (rugs) and khes (thick bedspreads) have been pushed out of use by machine-made furnishings. A brand born in a village is now reviving these traditional handloom products.
Odisha women earn lakhs by cooking patua from veggie peels
Most of us may discard the nutrient-rich vegetable peels as waste, but the rural women of Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts in Odisha are now using them to prepare the traditional patua dish and earn a living.
Pad perfect – championing menstrual hygiene
Two humble initiatives in Odisha and Jammu and Kashmir are making a difference in the lives of thousands of rural women by providing them easy access to sanitary napkins.
How to pluck sangri from khejri tree
The wonder tree of Thar desert, Khejri has many uses. In this video we see how the locals pluck sangri from the tree to make Rajasthan’s favourite dish - ker sangri.
The critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB)
Earlier present in the whole of western India, the GIB is now a critically endangered species with only about 100 birds remaining. They face threat to their habitat due to green energy, poaching, industrialisation and mining.
The last water-run flour mills of Kashmir
In Kashmir, a few elderly people are keeping a legacy alive by running traditional water flour mills. However, they say, they are the last ones in their families who are associated with this profession.