Village Vibe

Village Vibe celebrates the art, culture and festivals of India’s village life. Urbanites aren’t the only ones who become social media stars, produce stunning art, enjoy food fads or follow fitness crazes. And as for festivals, there’s a totally different vibe in the villages.

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Newspaper reaches Madhya Pradesh village finally

Though just 45 km away from Indore, Shukrawasa is revelling in daily dose of news that the inaccessible village was deprived of for so many decades.

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Lemongrass spreads scent of success in Odisha’s tribal land

The lemongrass fields sway with the promises of a brighter future for the tribal farmers of Odisha’s Keonjhar, offering a sustainable pathway to economic growth in the region.

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Many Corners of Village Square – Stories and Insights from Rural India

Indian villages are full of stories that reflect the diversity, resilience and unique perspectives of its people. Capturing these stories and bringing them to the forefront is our coffee table book – ‘Many Corners of a Village Square’ Book your copy today

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Karnataka tribal athlete aims high with javelin

Archana M Siddi, a 19-year-old from the marginalised Siddi community, overcomes adversity with ambition. Rising from her impoverished background, she clinched javelin honours in an athletics meet, aspiring to make her mark in the Olympics. Her story, in her words:

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Puppets in Jaisalmer museum preserve old tradition

Storytelling through puppetry is being kept alive at this museum, but more needs to be done if the ancient art form is to thrive.

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Here’s all that happened at Ladakh Nomadic Festival

The Ladakh Nomadic Festival's third edition in Hanle village was a vibrant carnival attended by locals and tourists alike. The two-day event showcased traditional dances, folk songs, cultural performances, indigenous sports, and more.

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‘Shameless Greens’ – making millets cool

Ragi milkshake, bajra khichadi, millet momos and lollipops... Sounds exciting, intriguing and delicious? These recipes were developed at Raigarh Millets Cafe, Chhattisgarh’s first eatery to serve exclusive millet-based foods.

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Titanic comes alive as Jahaj Bari in a north Bengal village

A man’s ship-shaped childhood dream takes concrete form in the small village of Nijbari, nestled in the heart of West Bengal’s Darjeeling district.

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Earth Overshoot Day: A call for sustained conservation efforts

The World Overshoot Day today once again serves as a reminder that human demands on nature surpass the planet's biocapacity. The effects are for everyone to see, especially in rural areas.