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Good prevails in vibrant hues at the Kulasai Dussehra

Good prevails in vibrant hues at the Kulasai Dussehra

Village Square

Kulasai Dussehra, the festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil is celebrated lavishly in the village of Kulasekharapatnam, in Tamil Nadu’s Thooththukudi district. Village Square presents the celebrations in images.

Meet the Ravan Didi of Uttarakhand

Meet the Ravan Didi of Uttarakhand

Shreya Pareek

Munni Padiyar Bisht, an unassuming village woman from Chamoli district, metamorphoses into the formidable Ravan Didi through this women-led Ramlila in Uttarakhand.

Good prevails in vibrant hues at the Kulasai Dussehra

Village Square

Kulasai Dussehra, the festival that celebrates the triumph of good over evil is celebrated lavishly in the village of Kulasekharapatnam, in Tamil Nadu’s Thooththukudi district. Village Square presents the celebrations in images.

When the goddess comes calling

Village Square

Durga Puja is celebrated with pomp and glory not just in the cities, but towns and villages too. Village Square offers glimpses into the celebrations across rural West Bengal.

There’s art in Ladakh’s choktse, the multi-purpose low table

Uzma Shamim

Each motif in the ornately carved wooden choktse of Ladakh, an everyday object in every household, reflects the facets of life. Despite challenges and the intense work involved, artisans persevere to preserve Ladakh’s distinct cultural heritage.

Water sports make a splash in Kashmir 

Suhail Bhat

Efforts from all quarters to encourage water sports in Jammu and Kashmir are bearing heartening results. Here’s a round-up of the current scenario in photos.

War turns Hunderman into Kargil’s ghost village

Atiqur Rahman

Caught in the crossfire between India and Pakistan, residents of Hunderman fled for their lives. Though a few descendants have returned, the village still appears deserted, where a museum stands as testimony to villagers’ memories.

Coastal erosion takes its toll on this Odisha village

Sudip Maiti

As the thriving coastal community with 200 families has been forced to abandon their houses and leave the village because of sea erosion, Podampetta in Odisha’s Ganjam district appears like a ghost village.

IN VIDEOS

The woman behind the Durga idol 

Sudip Maiti

Mousumi Sardar redefines the art of idol-making, creating a niche for female talent in the male dominated tradition.

Howrah’s fight for its wilderness

Sudip Maiti

A passionate group of environmentalists come together to save the biodiversity of Howrah district in West Bengal.

Punjab farmer transforms trash into treasure

Kiranjit Kaur Jhunir

Gurmeet Singh from Burj Rathi village transforms discarded waste, especially old rubber slippers, into intricate works of art and toys, showing how garbage can be reimagined as a resource.

RURAL NEWS

Bobbing along: How a simple machine can uplift artisans

Village Square

The simple yet revolutionary hank to bobbin machine can transform the ancient art of weaving, enhancing incomes and preserving tradition while ushering artisans into a more prosperous future.

Air-cooled pushcarts to keep vegetables fresh for long

Village Square

For vegetable hawkers who suffer losses due to deterioration in the quality of fruits and vegetables during summer, air-cooled pushcarts offer a simple cooling innovation to keep their produce fresh for longer periods.

Punjab farmer transforms trash into treasure

Kiranjit Kaur Jhunir

Gurmeet Singh from Burj Rathi village transforms discarded waste, especially old rubber slippers, into intricate works of art and toys, showing how garbage can be reimagined as a resource.

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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How a struggling widow became a micro-entrepreneur

Mamali Sahoo

Widowed young, Basanti Nahaka of Odisha was financially struggling till she joined a producer group. With support from her group, she extracts and sells mustard oil in her village and other places, which improves her finances.

From housewife to e-rickshaw driver, Kashmiri woman rides toward financial freedom

Sukanya Roy

Kaunsar Jan turned heads when she decided to become an e-rickshaw driver, navigating the bustling streets of Srinagar, breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes and embarking on a journey towards financial independence.

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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

Fellowship All Programes >

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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