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Nov 15, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Aatreyee Dhar |Vicky Roy |Smriti Mukerji |Pallavi Srivastava
The state of Assam received a lot of attention for the attacks on the marginalised Bengali Muslim families there, who were targeted on the pretext of encroachment and became victims of violence. One big incident was the Dholpur eviction drive that happened a mere 65 kilometres from Guwahati in September 2021.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Smriti Mukerji |Pallavi Srivastava
Most of us know the significant role that the diversity of local flora and fauna plays for the local environment. However, only a few take concrete steps to preserve and promote it. Ankush Rana is one of the latter. He is turning his four-acre ancestral land at Mangarh in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district into a botanical garden-cum-food forest that will showcase a wide variety of native plant species.
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Nov 10, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Pallavi Srivastava |Vishal Kumar
In the rich and diverse music scenario that permeates almost every corner of northeast India, one voice truly stands out today. Moko Koza not only enthrals the audience with his voice and energetic performance on the stage, he does so while talking about raging issues such as alcohol abuse and ethnic discords among people. Meet the Kohima-based rapper and hip-hop artiste who is highlighting the native culture and tribal heritage as well as contemporary matters through his Nagamese verses.
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Aug 26, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Unnati Sharma |Pallavi Srivastava |Worngachan Shatsang |Sejal Patel
By the time people finish watching filmmaker Jayant Digambar Somalkar’s debut feature Sthal, they might feel inspired to take a risk. Not for the thrill or to the point of recklessness, but because they could be persuaded that taking a chance — more than most people are comfortable with — is sometimes worth it. Sthal offers a window into the lives of those who inhabit places often overlooked by mainstream cinema.
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Aug 24, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Pallavi Srivastava |Worngachan Shatsang |Sejal Patel |K Rajendran
You can cite many reasons that made Panchayat a hit, but you would agree that one of the towering figures behind the mass love that it has received is Faisal Malik. And tower he does over everyone else in the latest season of the TV series – in more ways than one, endearing Prahlad chacha as every viewer’s uncle in the process.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Ashish Kumar |Unnati Sharma |Pallavi Srivastava
The monsoon is a good time for trekking enthusiasts, for there are several locations in India that turn twice as majestic after a generous downpour. These treks are done to experience the lush, breathtaking views and serenity of the hills, valleys and forests. They also offer urban folks an opportunity to visit villages which often serve as base camps and experience local culture firsthand. We present a list of some marvellous monsoon treks in India that you can undertake this season.
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Aug 9, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Ashish Kumar |Unnati Sharma |Pallavi Srivastava |Vaayun Sachdeva
On the morning of the 22nd of every month, Bijadandi’s main road bursts into life as women clad in brown sarees gather at their cluster-level federation office. The street buzzes with activity. At tea shops, groups of women chat about the pressing issues in their village, preparing for the upcoming meeting. Nearby, others wait at the photocopy shop, getting copies of documents they need to access government schemes or secure loans for their ventures.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Unnati Sharma |Pallavi Srivastava |Vaayun Sachdeva |Shreekant Sahoo
Manisha Kumari was overwhelmed with fear and despair when she faced a devastating health crisis in 2021. The 22-year-old from Muzaffarpur in Bihar was diagnosed with bone cancer, which affected one of her knees. Her family sought treatment at a hospital in Varanasi, and the doctor delivered a shattering verdict: her leg needed to be amputated. The young woman turned to her mother, whispering that she didn’t want to live without her leg. Destiny had another plan for Manisha.
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Aug 7, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Pallavi Srivastava |Vaayun Sachdeva |Shreekant Sahoo |Smriti Mukerji
If some years ago you asked someone about a temple town located by the banks of a holy river, which is also known for the fine textile handwoven by skilled local artisans, you were likely to come across Varanasi as the answer. The reply may perhaps be different now.
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Jul 15, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Devashish Biswal |Unnati Sharma |Pallavi Srivastava |Mamali Sahoo
The Bahabanga festival holds profound significance within the Santhal community. The Santhals celebrate it with vigour and reverence. Deeply rooted in their cultural ethos, the festival encompasses various rituals, traditions and forms of artistic expression that embody the essence of the Santhal identity. The festival is a cherished celebration among Santhal communities, rooted in agricultural traditions and spiritual beliefs.
