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Khatamband: The Art of Intricately Carved Ceilings in Kashmir
Once in decline, this ancient art form, adapted centuries ago from Persia is seeing a revival in the valley.
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Rural Electrification: Village Sees Light of Day After a Year
Government’s promise of rural electrification went unfulfilled till Shambhu’s video roused authorities from their slumber.
Too Beautiful to Pray?
Patriarchy supplies a slew of bizarre rationales for keeping women away from places of worship.
Untouchability Rife in Odisha Village
Devotees throng the temple on the auspicious night of Shivaratri, but untouchability bars Sarathi Das from entering.
The Endless Wait for Justice: Enforced Disappearances in Kashmir
Parveena Ahangar has united victims across the valley to demand that the state gives them back their disappeared family members.
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When the Personal is Political: Inequality within Marriage
In rural Uttar Pradesh, one young woman brings her camera and lots of courage to dismantle patriarchy.
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MNREGA Finally Becomes Operational in Tribal Hamlet in MP
Community Correspondent Pawan Solanki helps his community in getting jobs and stopping distress migration.
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Women Allege Corruption and Gender Discrimination in MNREGA
MNREGA officials take signatures on blank sheets, leaving women workers in the dark about their records and payment.