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The Lost Traditions of Dressing Up in Garhwal
A young and curious student from Balyakhana village steps into the shoes of her grandmother (quite literally) as she discovers the nature-oriented ways of dressing up in her village two generations ago.
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The Search for Mother’s Laughter
In the Gullar Dogri village of Uttarakhand, a young girl ventures into the world of spirits to revive the light of her mother’s smile which pushes her to revisit her beliefs
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Who Will Sleep? A Night Festival in Uttarakhand with Fire Swinging and Walking on Blades
A young student and adventurer from Uttarakhand’s Garhwal region introduces the revelry and history of Selku – a local festival celebrated with fireplay and a ‘walk on holy blades’
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Morung: A Fading Institution That Was Once The Only Source of Education in Nagaland
An educator from Nagaland’s Konyak Naga tribe, the last headhunting tribe in India, reminisces about the Morung - an age-old Naga institution where young unmarried men are introduced to their tribe’s history, social systems and more.
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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
