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India’s Angkor Vat

India’s Angkor Vat

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Dating back to the 7th century, Unakoti is a treasure trove of rock carvings and murals in a sprawling forest in the state of Tripura. Thousands of pilgrims just flock to this destination to attend the annual Ashokastami Mela (fair) every April.

Incorporate Indian art in the contemporary living room

Incorporate Indian art in the contemporary living room

Kirti Bhardwaj

Art serves not just as a means of adorning a space, but also as conveying something about its inhabitants. To that end, here are some tips on how to use traditional art to enhance your living room, and make it a conversation starter.

India’s Angkor Vat

Village Square

Dating back to the 7th century, Unakoti is a treasure trove of rock carvings and murals in a sprawling forest in the state of Tripura. Thousands of pilgrims just flock to this destination to attend the annual Ashokastami Mela (fair) every April.

Dzukou valley, a treat for the senses

Atiqur Rahman

Dzukou Valley, nestled on the border of Nagaland and Manipur, is a breathtaking paradise known for its lush greenery and rolling hills. It's a popular trekking destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts.

This is how rural India cooks

Village Square

Let’s take a peek into some rustic kitchens across the country to figure out what’s on the stove, and who’s beside it.

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Nartiang Monoliths: Echoes of the past in Meghalaya

Atiqur Rahman

The Nartiang Monoliths, located in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, are towering stone structures that honour the region’s royal heritage. These iconic monuments, steeped in history, stand as enduring symbols of remembrance and cultural significance.

A sacred forest of spirituality & tradition in Meghalaya

Atiqur Rahman

The Mawphlang sacred forest in Meghalaya is a stunning natural site with deep cultural significance. Protected by the Khasi tribe for centuries, it’s a peaceful place where nature, spirituality, and tradition come together.

From earth to art: Larnai black clay pottery

Atiqur Rahman

Larnai black clay pottery, hand-crafted using locally sourced black clay and serpentine stone, is a traditional art form from Meghalaya. Known for its unique designs, it reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region.

RURAL NEWS

South Kerala farmers are taking the entrepreneurial route

Rema Sundar

Reflecting a transition in the agricultural landscape of south Kerala, spearheaded by farmer collectives, farmers are voluntarily taking up entrepreneurship to propel them into higher earnings.

Yamuna Kumari: A pioneer in modern farming

Bapi Gorai

Breaking barriers as a successful farmer, Yamuna Kumari from Jharkhand’s Bero village has inspired a community of women to take up high-value agriculture.

Tribal woman in Odisha champions heirloom seeds

Abhijit Mohanty

Raimati Ghiuria, popularly known as the Queen of Millets, from the Bhumia tribal community of southern Odisha’s Koraput district, has championed heirloom seeds and local agrobiodiversity. She has also shared her knowledge of organic farming with over 2,500 farmers.

India’s unsung heroes – women navigating their way through a changing country. Her accomplishments, her struggles, her livelihood, her home, her hopes. Her life.

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Tribal woman in Odisha champions heirloom seeds

Abhijit Mohanty

Raimati Ghiuria, popularly known as the Queen of Millets, from the Bhumia tribal community of southern Odisha’s Koraput district, has championed heirloom seeds and local agrobiodiversity. She has also shared her knowledge of organic farming with over 2,500 farmers.

She chose harsh farm life over a 6-figure American paycheck

Smriti Mukerji

Bhavani Akkina went from a high-flying corporate career in IT in the US to teaching sustainable living principles to farmers, children, police personnel and others at her native Chinatadepalli village in Andhra Pradesh. She tells Village Square about how and why she made the switch.

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Events

Chitrashaala – Village Square’s short film fest trains the lens on rural India

Village Square

Watch powerful films like Giddh (The Scavanger) and Last Days of Summer, interact with film personalities Muzaffar Ali, Adil Hussain, Faisal Malik and others, and learn more about rural India at Chitrashaala, Village Square’s short film festival.

Programmes

Capacity Building Programme All Programes >

Development Communications Training

Village Square

Village Square announces a certified training program for students interested in the communications domain. This internship program will give you an opportunity to get trained from leading industry experts and enhance all your skillsets i.e, required to be a good communication specialist. Starting from 30th November, 2023

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Village Square announces its fellowship

Sanjana Kaushik

Village Square Fellowship 2023 is for youth to tell the powerful stories of rural India. The 9 months fellowship will include a monthly stipend of Rs 35,000 along with training from leading sector-experts.

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