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.
Village Vibe
Assamese monks on mission to save rare culture and language
Even before the UN declared 2022-2032 as the International Decade of Indigenous Languages, this Buddhist community of 2,000 people began an initiative to preserve the Tai Phake history, culture and identity by teaching its young to speak, read and write their native language.
Brakes on boredom: Karnataka’s bus stop libraries
Commuters in Dakshina Kannada of Karnataka can read and even borrow books at 267 bus stops across the district, thanks to an initiative by the Zilla Panchayat.
Here’s why you should add Kashmiri nadru to your menu
The lotus stem that grows in abundance in Kashmir’s lakes is a major crop for farmers and a tasty treat for millions, sometimes selling at Rs 500 a kg.
Why Kashmiris love to spin a yarn
Kashmir has reinvented the old wooden spinning wheel into a new machine to yarn Pashmina wool, making the craft both – comfortable and profitable.
Celebrating Sant Janabai through Dhrupad and Bharatanatyam
A dance production brings to centre stage the life and teachings of Sant Janabai – the simple woman helped in her chores by none other than Lord Vitthala – through traditional dance and music fusion.
In Kashmir’s ‘Antarctica’
Snowy mountains full of majestic icicles and swathes of fluffy, silvery carpet covering the ground for miles around – that's how Kashmir's Tangmarg transforms into Antarctica. Well, minus the penguins, alas.
Real life Dangal: All I see is an Olympics gold
Script of the movie Dangal starring Aamir Khan seems to be playing out in a Madhya Pradesh town where 18-year-old Hansaben Rathore – nicknamed Mahi – trains hard against odds for wrestling gold in the Olympics.
What’s a tiger reserve without a safari?
The tiny, off-grid destination in North Bengal’s Buxa tiger reserve is a paradise for nature lovers, but its tourism-dependent residents are plagued by a mountain of problems.
Manipur youngster tackles life’s odds to scorch football pitch
Scolded often for neglecting studies and obsessing over football in earlier times, Hormipam Ruivah from Manipur today plays for Kerala Blasters and is a sporting icon.