Author: Village Square
Our heroes – celebrating fatherhood
What does it mean to be a father? The head of the family or part of the parenting team? A loving tutor in life? One who guides but allows mistakes? A playmate at times, a strict paternal figure at others? An inspiration and role model? As Father’s Day approaches Village Square celebrates fatherhood and the many roles of being a dad or granddad in rural India.
Introducing Dolly, corporate professional turned two-time sarpanch from Bihar
As part of the build up for World Localization Day celebration on 20 June, we spoke to Ms Dolly, who left her comfortable corporate job to pursue a career in grassroots politics. She will be one of the many rural changemakers telling her incredible story at the Event. You can also access our conversation with her on Instagram live here.
Going local – we prepare for World Localisation Day
What does a flight attendant turned sarpanch, a dancer, an adivasi activist and a citizen journalist have in common? They will all be sharing their incredible stories at World Localisation Day celebration on June 20 at NCUI auditorium, Delhi.
June – Photo of the Month
The quality and energy of our readers and supporters when it comes to capturing rural India on camera has overwhelmed us again. Do have a look at these beautiful snaps sent for this Photo of the Month series.
Tea Tales – India’s ever evolving chai culture
As we observed International Tea Day on May 21, to peek into the vibrant history of chai and chai tapris in India, Village Square spoke to Arup K Chatterjee, professor of English at OP Jindal Global University. He is the author of widely acclaimed books including, The Purveyors of Destiny: A Cultural Biography of the Indian Railways and The Great Indian Railways.
Celebrating India’s favorite beverage – chai
For India, chai is more than just a beverage. Chai and the chai tapris (tea stalls) evoke a bundle of emotions. For this International Tea Day, we are taking you on a chai-tapri tour. To the familiar transparent chai-glasses, aluminum kettles, and the smell of ginger, elaichi, and brewing tea leaves. We bring to you, from tea gardens to the vibrant chai tapris which are also spaces for wonderful conversations.
Shades of motherhood from rural India
For Mother’s Day 2022, Village Square pays tribute to all mothers, who embody unconditional love, compassion, care giving and labor. Their list of tasks is endless and roles undefined. They wear different hats at different times of the day. Sometimes a teacher, other times a sibling, a best friend and a confidant. For this Mother’s Day we are featuring photographs which capture the many, beautiful shades of motherhood from across rural India.
May – Photo of the Month
Our growing community of photographers is continuing to leave our jaws dropped with their stills. What’s particularly heartening is that we are receiving entries from every corner of India. Here are some of the fascinating photos from our Photo of the Month (May 2022) series.
How rural India toils – a glimpse
Rural India does not work 9-5. Villagers do not sit in cubicles tied to their gadgets. For this year’s May Day, otherwise known as Labour Day or International Workers’ Day , we give you a glimpse into how the working class in rural India toils. Thanks to our growing community of photographers across India, we bring you the colorful shades of labour on and off the field.
April – Photo of the Month
We remain stunned by the quality and vitality our readers and supporters have when it comes to capturing rural India on camera. Have a look at the stunning snaps sent to us for our Photo of the Month series.
Inaugural Bharat Youth Dialogue with Swara Bhaskar
Swara Bhaskar, the acclaimed actor and outspoken advocate of rural India, kicked-off our Bharat Youth Dialogue series on December 16, 2021 at Siri Fort in New Delhi, India. She was in conversation with journalist Suparna Sharma.
First annual Village Vibe photo competition and exhibit
We were blown away by the sharp and evocative photos sent in for our first annual Village Vibe photo competition. It was hard to pick the winners. Have a look.
Mahatma’s dream in a digital world
Can Gandhi’s idea of self-reliant villages work today? Using technology, villagers can discover markets for natural homemade products they can produce.
Village Square launches “Her Life”
New strand champions India’s unsung heroes, women navigating their way through a changing world – her accomplishments, her struggles, her dreams, her home, her hopes – her life.
VillageSquare Interview Series – Prof Tushar Shah
In conversation with Prof Tushar Shah
VillageSquare Interview Series – Annu Sunny
In conversation with Annu Sunny
VillageSquare Interview Series – C S Reddy
In conversation with C S Reddy
VillageSquare Interview Series – Tara Nair
In conversation with Tara Nair
Diversified organic farming can transform Marathwada
Smallholder women farmers in the climate-threatened Marathwada region of Maharashtra are ensuring nutritional security and additional income for their families through diversified organic agriculture
Is rural India headed for a demographic disaster?
An army of sickly and poorly educated children growing up in villages will continue to drag down the country as adults unless the nation’s nutrition and education delivery systems are made more efficient