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Jan 22, 2025 | 
villagesquare.in | Gurvinder Singh |Monika Marandi |Smriti Mukerji |Arushi Mishra
Rajib Kumar is witnessing the once-in-a-lifetime Maha Kumbh at Prayagraj up close. The only difference is that the 20-year-old is doing it through the lens of his cell phone’s camera. He takes FOMO breaks from the feverish frenzy of clicking pictures only to scroll through other social media handles that are covering the nuances of the colours, communion and charisma of the mela.
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
villagesquare.in | Smriti Mukerji |Monika Marandi |Arushi Mishra |Shveta Jadhav
Driving down the scenic twelve-odd kilometres from temple town Puri to its neighbouring arts village Raghurajpur, one is greeted by quaint rural scenes of children scrambling up coconut trees and old temples built on the banks of ponds. As one nears Raghurajpur, its heritage art village status, following a two-year research and documentation project by INTACH in the year 2000, becomes more apparent.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
villagesquare.in | Arushi Mishra |Monika Marandi |Shveta Jadhav |Harshal Mankar
You probably loved the first feature of wedding gift ideas inspired by local Indian art and crafts, where we recommended art forms like Gond, Khovar, Madhubani and Phad, to name a few. India’s artistic legacy being myriad, we couldn’t recommend them all, so here’s a follow-up feature on religious paintings and home decor items that should cover your wedding gift shopping this season.
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Mar 20, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Dawa Dolma |Monika Marandi |Harshal Mankar |Smriti Mukerji
Climate change is making itself apparent in the icy climes of Ladakh, where the fate of a favourite winter sport, ice hockey, now hangs in the balance. Rinks and natural frozen water bodies can no longer be relied upon to provide the ideal conditions for the sport as higher-than-usual temperatures cause these icy surfaces to develop puddles and shrink. Ice hockey isn’t just a mere source of recreation and entertainment but also a means of empowerment and social cohesion in Ladakh.
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Mar 19, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Harshal Mankar |Monika Marandi |Smriti Mukerji
Khakhunda in Mandalgarh administrative block of Rajasthan is a revenue village marked by simplicity and interconnectedness. The village, spread across 233.26 hectares, comprises 110 households as per 2011 Census, forming a close-knit community comprising Bhil, Regar, Gurjar, Daroga, Barret and Vaishav communities living together.
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Mar 18, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Monika Marandi
Defying conventions, Anjel Mareena Tirkey, a dusky 25-year-old tribal girl from Namkum in Ranchi district, Jharkhand, makes a mark in the fashion world, redefining the meaning of beauty. Here’s her story – in her own words. I grew up in the quiet town of Namkum, where the rhythm of daily life resonates with the traditions of the Oraon tribal community. Growing up in a very conservative environment, the dreams I harboured were often met with skepticism.
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Mar 11, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Shreekant Sahoo |Monika Marandi |Smriti Mukerji
For decades, they have grappled with commuting across the mass of water that forms the Kolab reservoir. With only a narrow pathway along an ageing railway bridge or a daunting 100km journey via Nandapur to reach the district headquarters, medical emergencies were harrowing odysseys for the over 20,000 residents of 138 villages in Koraput district of Odisha. But amidst the shadows of despair, hope emerges — a boat ambulance service, launched in December 2020.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang |Monika Marandi
In India’s vibrant northeastern region, locals like to say music runs through their veins. The district of Ukhrul in Manipur is no exception. Here, amidst mist-covered hills, an extraordinary symphony unfolds at Pam’s Kindergarten at Rayotang. This isn’t a typical academic overture. It’s a melody that resonates with the sweet strumming of ukuleles and the harmonious voices of children, turning a kindergarten into an unexpected stage for stunning musical soirees.
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Jan 15, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Monika Marandi |Deepanwita Niyogi
About 400 delegates, over 90 sector leaders, 20 exclusively curated sessions and associated events… the Livelihoods India Summit is bringing together stakeholders and experts from far and wide for a two-day event that aims to foster deliberations on issues relating to livelihoods promotion of the poor.
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Jan 12, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Monika Marandi |Suhail Bhat
In India, the Mahua flower, nestled in the branches of the Indian butter tree, is a cherished secret of the Oraon tribe. Explore the significance of Mahua liquor in their culture and its timeless recipe.
