December 2010
IndiaUnheard – Pushing Marginalized Voices to the Mainstream Media
I was recently asked why we set up the Video Volunteers’ IndiaUnheard program. It is a straightforward question with a multitude of replies. Let me briefly outline the IndiaUnheard program before I articulate our motives. IndiaUnheard is the first ever community news service launched by Video Volunteers. This new initiative...
Corruption Makes RTI Meaningless
Appointment of Information Commissioners who uphold the RTI Act is not done transparently in Tamil Nadu.
Healthy Tea: A Well Kept Secret!
Villagers of Gairsen harvest naturally growing tea in wild forest land.
Ayurveda Helps Villagers Stay Healthy
People in remote Indian village use Ayurveda to deal with inadequate health care.
Deulewale – An Unheard Community
This video tells the story of the Deulwale (temple folks) – an invisible community of India.
Clay Figurines: The Threatened Craft
Heritage craft of Lucknow, India needs patronage, preservation.
Sanjhi Art: A Symbolic Gender Equalizer
Traditional Indian art form Sanjhi helps create gender sensitivity.