May 2017
A Retired Postmaster Revives Traditional Agriculture in Madhya Pradesh
Away from the genetically modified seeds, one man with indigenous seeds has started an agricultural revolution in Madhya Pradesh
A Dilapidated School and the Precarious Future of its Students
Since the past five years, the dilapidated school in Chhattisgarh, is on the verge of collapse, posing a threat to students’ lives. But the neglect continues.
The Green Guardians of Goa: A Citizens’ Movement Against a Brewery
In a tiny village in South Goa, people have come forward to protect the environment when the government is bending backwards to accommodate corporate interests.
Gram Dhara Chitrotsav – An Organic Festival Celebrating Life
An organic festival, Gram Dhara Chitrotsav, literally an arts festival for village and earth is India’s first Land Art Festival in Nagpur.
A New Festival in Madhya Pradesh Revives a Lost Indigenous Culture
Thousands of people have gathered in Verwada, Badhwani to celebrate the newest festival in Madhya Pradesh - the festival of Rani Kajal Mata, an ancient, indigenous deity.
“Without Education our Revolution will Lose its Way”: Kashmir’s Youth Recall Curfew Schools
Almost a year ago, the five-month-long Kashmir Unrest had forced schools to shut down due to the constant curfews and unrest, leaving school going children high and dry. Until Kashmir’s youth joined forces.
Unpacking Motherhood in the times of Bharat Mata and Gaumata
Mothers from our network reflect on challenges of balancing motherhood and work.