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Hooked on Fishing
A bio-diversity enthusiast from Maharashtra’s Khadki Budruk village recalls his childhood experiences with traditional fishing, and examines the need to preserve the knowledge of indigenous methods and tools
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Challenging a Patriarchal Tradition to Revive a Reservoir
In the mountains of Uttarakhand, the women of Sarmoli village came together to revive the dried-out Mesar Kund – that they were once forbidden to visit
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No Place Like Home
A bright young man from Kerala’s Mothakkara village explains how his childhood experiences influenced his decision to stay on in his village and work locally instead of chasing opportunities elsewhere
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The Legend of a British Runaway in a Remote Uttarakhand Valley
A zoology student from Mukhwa village sheds light on the fascinating life of “Pahari Wilson,” who both plundered her valley and created the livelihoods that flourish to this day.
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A Wild Fruit on the Brink of Extinction
A biodiversity enthusiast from Maharashtra's Khadki Budruk village reminisces about how a wild fruit defined his childhood - and why it has been fast disappearing.
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From nomadic roots to social entrepreneurship in Ladakh
From creating local employment to donating solar lamps to nomads in a remote Ladakhi region, a 38-year-old semi-nomadic entrepreneur from Leh is taking everyone along to develop a flourishing ecosystem that supports local artisans
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Did he choose his destiny or did his destiny choose him?
In this time of kalyug, one man embarks on a journey of sacrifice and penance in search of truth and knowledge
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A Himachali Festival Where a Deer Dances at Every Door
A student from Kullu shares how Himachali children celebrate “Haran” – featuring deer, music and long walks in the dark – during the renowned Kullu Dussehra festival
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The Village Deity who Protects her People from Pandemics
Over a hundred years ago, a strange illness hit Maharashtra's Purushwadi village, writes a teacher as he explores faith in the local deity
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Where Every Home Carries an Imprint of Local Belief
A 21-year old girl from the quaint Bihar village of Himachal Pradesh narrates how the architectural design of her village houses carries the imprint of local belief systems
