Biswabijayini Mohanty

Oct 11, 2024 | villagesquare.in | Shreya Pareek |Mamali Sahoo |Biswabijayini Mohanty |Kartik Chandra Prusty

Her presence radiates warmth and charisma, captivating all who cross her path. Meet Munni Padiyar Bisht, a 54-year-old with an infectious smile, luminous eyes and a distinctive red bindi gracing her forehead. Behind her unpretentious facade lies an epical tale of transformation, and the embodiment of an extraordinary character — Ravan, the demon king from the Ramayana.

Oct 9, 2024 | villagesquare.in | Biswabijayini Mohanty |Kartik Chandra Prusty |Sudip Maiti

In the heart of Odisha, nestled among the hills and forests of Talachampei gram panchayat in Kendujhar district, lies the small village of Kantakoli. It’s home to around 80 families of the Juanga community that the government has classified as a particularly vulnerable tribal group (PVTG). This settlement has long been a testament to the resilience of its people.

Oct 1, 2024 | villagesquare.in | Krupa Gandhi |Mamali Sahoo |Biswabijayini Mohanty |Kartik Chandra Prusty

Mental health is a major concern worldwide. Globally, one in eight people lives with mental health conditions. An epidemiological study by World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a substantial disparity in care availability: for every 1,00,000 people, global availability of mental health practitioners is just nine; in low-income nations it’s less than one. India is not far behind.

Sep 12, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Gurvinder Singh |Saswatik Tripathy |Kartik Chandra Prusty |Biswabijayini Mohanty

Amit Subba from Daragaon village in Pakyong district of Sikkim has spent the past three years tending to the soil of his ambitions. The 27-year-old farmer has been nurturing a kaleidoscope of flowers – orchids, gerberas et al. His home, a mere 25km from the bustling state capital of Gangtok, is an oasis of blossoms and burgeoning dreams. Armed with determination and two greenhouses, his flower garden dances to the rhythms of his care.

Sep 11, 2023 | villagesquare.in | Saswatik Tripathy |Kartik Chandra Prusty |Biswabijayini Mohanty |Nasir Yousufi

A majestic fish once thrived in the waters of the Cauvery and its meandering tributaries — the humpback mahseer. But today, this aquatic wonder known as the “tiger of water” stands at the precipice of oblivion, clutching desperately to survival as it earns the dreaded title of “critically endangered” on the IUCN red list.