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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‘Folk dance is being appreciated more now’

Traditional art forms are slowly gaining wider recognition in the country but we need more support for the youngsters who want to pursue it as a career, say Kerala-based renowned dancer Daksha Sheth and her musician husband Devissaro.

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Have you seen these traditional Indian dances yet?

Dialects, dresses, cuisines, rituals… There is always something new to learn about India. This World Dance Day, here are some traditional dance forms from across the country that’ll make you want to shake a leg.

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‘Rancho’ of Dewas gives up on engineering dream to become driver

Financial troubles are forcing Vishal Choudhary to abandon his passion for creating mechanical marvels that saw him convert a bike into a car.

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Vacation for a cause at Navtej Johar’s village homestay

Renowned Bharatnatyam exponent and LGBTQ activist Navtej Singh Johar is using the proceeds from the homestay to educate the children of Chamaru village in Punjab

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Music band rings in new dawn for ex-prisoners

Naya Savera is a unique band comprising former inmates of Udaipur Central Jail out to shrug off their past for redeeming themselves.

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5 books on rural India to add to your reading list

How well do you think you know rural India? These five books will give you an insight into village life beyond your current perception. This World Book Day, move beyond reading what everyone else is and dive right into the countryside.

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Kerala’s first transgender lawyer helps promote inclusivity

Transgender people come out and seek her help after years of hiding their gender identity for fear of being ostracised. Padma Lakshmi is happy to oblige.

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Visit these lesser-known heritage sites of rural India

There are close to 40 UNESCO World Heritage sites in India, but have you heard about these hidden gems?

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‘Heritage is where your identity lies’

Heritage India’s founder Manjiri Khandekar tells us why it’s important to make people aware about India’s rich, vast heritage and how the COVID-19 pandemic sprang a pleasant surprise on them.