Author: Kinshuk Ghosh
Meet the 24-year-old who wants to preserve Mising culture through music
Rediscovering the rich roots of the Mising culture during a fellowship, Sikur Padma Pao promotes and preserves the indigenous peoples’ natural and cultural heritage through the music that he and his band, The Dynamics, create.
Bengal farmers turn fans of fingerling farming
Villagers in Purulia district find rearing fingerlings more profitable as they fetch more income in shorter periods than traditional freshwater fish farming.
How this youth champions organic farming
Satyam Kumar from an agricultural family, immerses himself in organic farming and related activities after graduating in chemistry, and works towards changing unfavourable perceptions about farming.
Conserving the biodiversity-rich Dora Beel in Assam
Assam’s Dora Beel, a wetland and lake that’s home to river dolphins, has been facing threats of sand mining and pollution. Now conservation initiatives, including a local festival, are trying to make a difference.
Revelations from rural Jharkhand
For an urban youngster, no visit to a village ends without the mind asking questions, making comparisons and wondering what it would be like to be more than just a casual visitor.
Of ducks, bulls and other lessons from a Santhal village
A rich traditional belief system, vast native vocabulary, nutritious diet and a society that works together – even a brief visit to a Santhali village is full of rich experiences.
Bengaluru boy’s confessions from Jharkhand village
From sharing toothpaste to learning about the struggles for livelihood faced by villagers, a 5-day visit to rural Jharkhand was an eye-opener for this college student from Bengaluru.