-
May 27, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Shreekant Sahoo |Sukanya Roy |Teesta Rajan
Dreams often grapple with the harsh reality of financial constraints in the remote village of Medubadi in Daringibadi block of Odisha’s Kandhamal district. Yet, amidst this backdrop emerges a tale of determination and communal support embodied by Hebal Pradhan, a young man on a quest to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor. Pradhan’s childhood aspirations of donning the white coat and stethoscope seemed distant amid his family’s pressing financial struggles.
-
May 24, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Teesta Rajan |Devashish Biswal
Indians are no strangers to board games and no, it’s not just our British colonisers who introduced us to the concept. Various indoor games have been known to exist for over hundreds of years in this country. Some of them, such as kho kho, kabaddi and spinning top, are more outdoorsy than others, and continue to be popular. But with the heat picking up, there are several indoor games too that you can introduce your kids to this summer vacation.
-
Mar 4, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Sachin Kumar Singh |Aatreyee Dhar |Sudip Maiti |Teesta Rajan
Sumitra Kujur worked hard for years with her husband, raising two children and hoping for a better future. However, they realised their modest income couldn’t provide quality education for their kids, despite their hard efforts. Determined to change her family’s fate, Kujur embarked on a journey to seek additional income, a step that would alter the course of her life and those around her. Kujur’s skills and strong ambitions set her apart.
-
Mar 4, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Aatreyee Dhar |Aamir Ali Bhat |Sudip Maiti |Teesta Rajan
Sivaji Ray, a humble farmer with less than a hectare of land to his name in Brahmakunda village of West Tripura district in Tripura, can claim big achievements. He embarked on a journey 18 years ago, moving from timber cultivation to bamboo farming, showing how adaptation in the face of change can transform life. In 2006, he received a modest sum of Rs 6,000 and a handful of seeds of kanak kaich (Bambusa affinis) — a local bamboo variety — from the state’s agricultural department.
-
Mar 3, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Sudip Maiti |Aamir Ali Bhat |Teesta Rajan |Aditi Sahoo
The Sundarbans delta, located in the Bay of Bengal, is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its mangrove forests. A collection of 102 islands, of which 54 are inhabited and home to 45 lakh people, is governed by high and low tides every day with water levels rising six to 10 feet during high tides. In the last decade, Sundarbans has become a hotspot of tiger attacks due to climate change and global sea levels increasing.
-
Mar 1, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Aamir Ali Bhat |Teesta Rajan |Aditi Sahoo
This mouth-watering sweet delicacy is closely connected with the Valley’s Sufi culture. It is made on special occasions like religious congregations of families, or at shrines, and then served to the masses as a benediction. Tosha has a deep connection with a religious belief as well. People believe that by distributing tosha, their sorrows can vanish. For example, childless couples are instructed by religious priests to distribute tosha so that they can bear a child.
-
Mar 1, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Teesta Rajan |Aditi Sahoo |Novita Singh
Anil Prakash, a descendant of a lineage deeply rooted in the history of Landour, recounts the tale of his grandfather’s journey to this quaint town over a century ago. “The year was 1916 when my grandfather sought refuge in Landour from the outbreak of plague,” he began, his eyes reflecting the nostalgia of generations past. Little did his grandfather know that this decision would shape the destiny of the Prakash family for years to come.
-
Feb 2, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Rahul Raman |Suhail Bhat |Teesta Rajan
Recounting the government’s economic successes over the last 10 years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the interim budget for financial year 2024-25 on February 1. The budget comes against the backdrop of a forecasted 7.3 percent annual growth for the current fiscal year, marking the highest rate among the major global economies. But this is not the whole picture. There is a growing gap between India’s urban and rural economic health.
-
Feb 1, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Suhail Bhat |Teesta Rajan |Pallavi Srivastava
Ya_All, a UN-recognised LGBTI+ youth-led organisation in Imphal, Manipur, symbolises resilience and inclusivity in Northeast India. This groundbreaking initiative goes beyond sports, making a significant impact. From training elephants to healing people with herbal medicines, these heart-driven Padma Shri recipients of 2024 are raising the bar in social impact, and establishing a legacy through their contributions.
-
Jan 31, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Teesta Rajan |Pallavi Srivastava |Devashish Biswal
The Padma Shri awards this year have honoured some really inspiring rural Indian women. From art promotion to wildlife conservation, the contributions of these women in diverse fields not only empower their communities but also symbolise the strength and impact of women in shaping India’s cultural and social landscape. 1. K ChellammalAn inspiring organic farmer from the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, 69-year-old K Chellammal is credited for developing damage control measures for coconut and palm trees.
