Udaipur
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.