Tag: allahabad

Hard Fight for Basic Right

 
/ January 15, 2014

The banks of Yamuna will soon be known for the slums that have come up along long portions of the river. One such slum near Minto park in Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh houses 2000 – 2500 people. The area has been devoid of basic facilities for the last 35...

The Great Indian Education Crisis: RTE

 
/ June 14, 2013

80 videos on the lack of education facilities in India and counting. Here’s why VV thinks a campaign to invigorate the Right to Education Act is necessary As he studied at a night school in Mumbai, Amol Lalzare also juggled several odd jobs during the day tosupport his family. His lifelong dream...

Pavement Dwellers Freeze to Death

 
/ February 1, 2012

Not enough shelters for homeless in Allahabad, U.P.

Female Tabla Maestro Succeeds Despite Bias

 
/ September 15, 2011

Shobha, a talented tabla player had to battle against patriarchy to follow her dreams.

“How IndiaUnheard Has Changed Me”

 
/ August 16, 2011

Ajeet Bahadur has been working as a Community Correspondent for one and a half year. He talks about the changes his work has brought to his life and to his community.

The Saints Of Kada

 
/ July 19, 2011

The village of Kada in Uttar Pradesh shares lessons about living in harmony.

About Donkeys And Weddings

 
/ June 28, 2011

In Kada Manikpur, UP, a yearly fair draws thousands of people to trade donkeys and arrange marriages.

Seema Azad Yearns For Freedom

 
/ May 19, 2011

Human rights activist Seema Azad and her husband are in jail on dubious charges.