December 2010

Nokma: The Powerless Woman Leader

 
/ December 20, 2010

Tribal women in India’s Meghalaya become leaders, but are dominated by male relatives.

Dam to Drown Tribal Land, Fuel Migration

 
/ December 17, 2010

On the eve of  the World Migrants Day,  this video highlights how development leads to migration.

Technology Grows Over Slum Dwellers

 
/ December 16, 2010

Development of IT parks in Chennai isn’t accompanied by development of neighbouring slums.

Memorials of Freedom Fighters In Ruins

 
/ December 15, 2010

The city of Allahabad ignores the martyrs who fought for its independence. .

The Vanishing Pots

 
/ December 14, 2010

Continuation of pottery trade in Manipur is threatened by globalising forces.

Religious Devotion Overpowers Pain

 
/ December 13, 2010

Possessed devotees jump into heaps of thorns during a religious festival in Maharashtra.

Tribal Festival Celebrates Femininity

 
/ December 10, 2010

In Goa, India, tribal women celebrate a religious festival with dancing and games.

Secondary School Drop-Out Rate High

 
/ December 9, 2010

The rate of secondary school drop-outs in West Garohills remains high.