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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Trials and tribulations of Manipur’s six-a-side football

Popularity of football matches with lesser number of players are at its peak in Ukhrul district of Manipur despite state and national federations decreeing against it.

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Punjab’s tumbi set to stage comeback and tug hearts

A revival for the somewhat out-of-fashion folk instrument tumbi seems to be on the cards with stars like Diljit Dosanjh taking to it.

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Kashmiri couture trends globally

Worn by Kashmiris of all ages and genders for centuries, the gown-like pheran is now trending globally, keeping local designers busy stitching up a storm.

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What’s it like to run on a frozen lake?

Ladakh’s picturesque Pangong Lake hosts the world's highest frozen lake half marathon with an aim to raise awareness about sustainable tourism and ecological concerns of the region.

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Kashmir’s kani shawl weavers feel left out in cold

The weavers of Kashmir's Kanihama village entwine the world’s finest quality kani shawls with their own hands, notwithstanding modern machinery.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.