AMIR MALIK

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | AMIR MALIK |Anuradha Varma

Yes, there is an internationally recognised day to celebrate and honour NGOs and non-profit organisations working to bring about positive change across the world. And it’s today (February 27), or World NGO Day!  In addition to their activities, these organisations also offer a range of opportunities to nurture the new generation of changemakers. And who’s more passionate about fashioning change than Gen Z?

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | AMIR MALIK |Anuradha Varma |Smriti Mukerji

Strawberries are a popular favourite, whether you have them whole or blend in icecreams and shakes, or use them in baking. But if you think the little berries are solely an urban phenomenon, things are changing slowly and surely!Indian farmers are discovering the economic benefits of cultivating strawberries and other high-yield exotic crops. One such example is in the rural economic zone (REZ) of Jonha panchayat area, which falls under Angara block in Ranchi district of Jharkhand.

2 months ago | villagesquare.in | Anuradha Varma |AMIR MALIK |Smriti Mukerji |Balkesh Kumari

Artist or rural activist? The idea of labels does not hold any appeal for Varanasi-based Umesh Singh. He draws from his childhood experience of tilling fields in his ancestral village, Kurmurhi, in Bhojpur, Bihar. A research scholar at BHU, Singh is studying ecological art practices in India. His art focuses on social issues–casteism, environmental concerns, and rural struggles.

Jan 18, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Kiranjit Kaur Jhunir |AMIR MALIK |Mamali Sahoo |Arushi Mishra

January 14 is an important date for the townsfolk of Sri Muktsar Sahib, for it was on this day that 40 brave “muktas” lost their lives while fighting the Mughals in 1705. People within the town come together to commemorate this day while remembering the sacrifice of the heroes. Maghi, as the day is called, is special for the Sikh community. It falls on the day after Lohri, when people go to the historical gurdwaras in Muktsar to offer their respect to the gurus.

Jan 17, 2025 | villagesquare.in | Mamali Sahoo |AMIR MALIK |Arushi Mishra

In the heart of Mayurbhanj district, in the peaceful embrace of Kusumi tehsil, 69-year-old Biswanath Majhi has embarked on a journey of resilience and empowerment. His story is a testament to the transformative power of awareness and collective action.