rural life
World’s highest hamlet – What it’s like to live at 4,500 metres
Komic village in Spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh stands as a unique blend of tradition and adaptation, where modern challenges meet ancient ways of life, and where the serenity of the Himalayas shapes every aspect of existence.
From cowshed to an offbeat AirBNB in Bir, Himachal
A cowshed was transformed into a home by a techie from Gujarat in 45 days. Read on about the transformation done by Jigish Gohil, a paragliding pilot who wanted to live closer to the skies.
Can you identify a millet plant?
Many people choose a career in development to improve the world, but often the insights gained make it a rewarding journey of personal growth – from being able to identify unusual crops to appreciating rural life more deeply.
City student’s eye-opening account of village trip
It may need years of stay in a village for a visitor to understand rural challenges, but even a brief trip can make an indelible impression. This college student from Greater Noida gets a firsthand experience.
A day at a village square
As Village Square turns 7 today, we feature a village square from Punjab where elders gather during the day as they return from fields – to take a nap, play cards or just catch up on everyday life.