Village Vibe
Ladakh longs for tourists who give region a miss
Suspension of flights by ultra-budget S. Airlines together with late arrival of summer trigger a decline in footfalls and a rise in anguish among tour operators.
Rajasthan music school trains ustads of tomorrow
Gunsar Folk Music Institute of Jaisalmer is wowing audiences across the world with soulful songs by its students from the poor Manganiyar community.
Papads and pickles empower women in Maharashtra
A women's self-help group in the quaint village of Peth in Palghar district of Maharashtra has transformed traditional culinary skills into entrepreneurial success.
Curtains down for Odisha dolls made of cow dung?
Though no way as fancy as the dolls that adorn upscale stores, Karadagadia village has carved out a niche for its toys made of cow dung, paper and flowers.
Tried these Goan burgers locals queue up for?
Three brothers are using their family's recipes to make your tastebuds jump with joy even at 3 am, in Anjuna.
Bird feathers flocked together at this Gujarat library
Esha Munshi of Ahmedabad runs a rare online library that serves as a unique repository on birds and their feathers.
Mandala art and Kashmir’s shikara sorceress
Mahira Shah, a 21-year-old artist from Kashmir, has overcome several challenges to pursue her passion, finally winning laurels for creating ‘world's smallest mandala shikara’.
The ‘art houses’ of Odisha’s Santal tribe
The colourful murals painted by Santal women are a centre of attraction in Mayurbhanj district. The community believes that the artworks adorning the mud walls of homes appease their god and ancestors, ensuring their health and prosperity.
Rural homestays for solo, offbeat travellers
Rural homestays near Orchha provide offbeat tourists and solo women travellers with a serene getaway while boosting the rural economy.
Millets of Mewar restoring glory of forgotten grains
This Udaipur restaurant is tantalising taste buds and nourishing the body of patrons by dishing out nutritious millet-based meals.
Rural charm meets royal heritage at this 250-year-old haveli
Nestled in the dusty district of Alwar is a hamlet called Burja – the kind you wouldn't travel to unless there's a reason, and that's exactly what we're about to give you.
World Chocolate Day: Unveil your favourite chocolate’s rural origin
What's sweeter than opening a box of chocolates? The bitter-sweet confectionery is a favourite snack for most of us, but let's not forget its humble origin as a small bean grown in tropical countries like India.
Madhya Pradesh activist gifts home for tribal museum
Born in a poor family, Subhadra Khaperde, 56, is doing her bit for uplifting the downtrodden, including turning her own modest home into a tribal museum.
Fighting prejudice and promoting queer rights
We went on a quest to assemble a collection of LGBTQ+ tales across India, and found that the road leading to their rights is riddled with prejudices despite their tenacity and the dedication of activists.
Enthralling queer short stories from rural India
We are thrilled to share the winning entries of our Pride Day storytelling competition. These remarkable tales stole the show with their rich tapestry of narratives that exist within diverse communities in rural India.
Atheism library attempts to stoke curiosity in Bihar village
Apna Atheism United Library is a rare initiative that aims to promote the art of questioning and propagate scientific temperament.
Glittering Punjabi juttis hide grim story of shoemakers
Colourful and vibrant Punjabi footwear is known worldwide, but its makers are struggling to make a decent living.
Young musicians revive Sufi music in Kashmir
On this World Music Day on June 21, we feature two young musicians from Jammu and Kashmir who are working to revive the traditional Sufi music in the region by playing and promoting traditional instruments like the rabab and sarangi.
Teachers provide skill training to Udaipur jail prisoners
Inmates are being taught several things – from music and dance to yoga and food processing – so that they heal their scars and rediscover self-esteem.
Madhya Pradesh rural women’s band sings bhajans with a cause
The Saraswati Mahila Bhajan Mandal, a group of women from Dhamanya village in southern Madhya Pradesh, spreads a powerful message through their soulful songs inspired by Sant Singaji Maharaj and Kabir.