Udaipur

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Moving mountains with rural-based themes on celluloid

Aravali the Lost Mountains, by Jigar Nagda, captures this conflict between the many facets of development. In a chat with Village Square, the filmmaker talks about his journey and mining in Rajasthan ahead of the screening of the film at the Chitrashaala short-film festival.

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The perils of microfinance in rural Rajasthan

In the heart of rural Rajasthan, microfinance is emerging as a double-edged sword. Used as a tool for economic empowerment, it can also become a debt trap, especially for the tribal communities.

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Village Square Rural Renaissance Fest at Dilli Haat

Step into the enchanting world of rural India and immerse yourself in a celebration of culture, art, and transformation! Village Square and Transform Rural India (TRI) proudly present the Rural Renaissance fest at Dilli Haat, INA, on 5 August, starting at 5 pm.

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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.

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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.

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Udaipur’s specially-abled cyclist is unstoppable

Govind Kharol cycles against the shackles of stigma and stereotype with no right hand and only two deformed fingers in his left hand.