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Nov 7, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Vishal Kumar |Kumar Gaurav |Worngachan Shatsang
In the heartland of Bihar, Chhath Puja is not just a festival but a deep emotion. This celebration holds a deep significance for the people of Bihar, celebrated with immense devotion and reverence. Deeply rooted in the rural culture of the state, this festival embraces simplicity and the timeless bond between humans and nature.
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Nov 7, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Kumar Gaurav |Worngachan Shatsang |Shreekant Sahoo
Diwali is over, and the lights have been turned down in most parts of the country. For those of you who want the celebrations to never end, fret not. We have you covered with these exciting festivals that distinguish November as a month of ongoing gaiety. The best part is that these rural festivals can take you into the heartland of the country, and give you a glimpse of traditions that urban dwellers scarcely get to experience.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Kumar Gaurav |Worngachan Shatsang |Shreekant Sahoo
Ankit Dhyani, a 33-year-old priest residing at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Bhagirathi rivers in the sacred town of Devprayag, goes beyond his religious responsibilities at the revered Badrinath temple. But it is his commitment to restoring Uttarakhand’s fragile Himalayan landscape that binds him to the earth. His life is a harmonious blend of spirituality and environmental stewardship.
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Nov 6, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang |Shreekant Sahoo |Kumar Gaurav
Among the thousands of Indians who experienced a turning point in life during the Covid-19 lockdown is Keenan K Marak. The founder of 7 United – a brand selling hand-crafted canned carbonated rice beer — took up winemaking as a creative outlet while he was stuck at home in Tura, Meghalaya. Several failed exercises later, the “fun experiment” finally led to a full-fledged business that has started making a buzz in the state.
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Oct 2, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Kiranjit Kaur Jhunir |Krupa Gandhi |Worngachan Shatsang
In a world drowning in waste, there are those rare people who look beyond the surface, seeing potential where others see only garbage, by transforming waste into art. Chandigarh’s famed Rock Garden stands as a symbol of this transformative spirit — taking the refuse of a city and turning it into something beautiful, inspiring and lasting. But while the Rock Garden, built by artist Nek Chand, remains a landmark, it is not the only example of reimagining waste into art.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Kiranjit Kaur Jhunir |Worngachan Shatsang |Ramesh Kumar
Their lives were drastically altered by road accidents that left them with severe spinal cord injuries. But Anjali Thakur and Vidya Kumari overcame their physical limitations and rose to international acclaim as para-athletes. Vidya is also India’s first Swiggy delivery girl on a wheelchair, a role that symbolises her relentless determination to break barriers.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang |Ramesh Kumar |Suhail Bhat
The air conditioner in the apartment is turned off as the torrential September rain provides momentary respite from the suffocating Delhi humidity. Jim Wungramyao Kasom stands leaning on a chair and softly reads a few lines from his poetry book Cradling Memories of My Land:‘So we existed on our own,stopping at what we had,Not leaving, not arriving –a perishable civilisationwith houses made of logs,boundaries made of words,and stories that could be forgotten in time.’A short silence follows.
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang
Perhaps October is the most festive time of year in India, but for those of you who seek a celebration in every month of the year regardless, we’ve got you covered! Village Square lists five exciting rural festivals where you can enjoy everything from colourful boat races to vibrant dance performances in September. That’s the beauty of this diverse country that in every season, and for every reason, festivities are on offer.
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Sep 2, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang
From its use in culinary items to its eco-friendly benefits, the humble coconut has found its way into various aspects of modern life. We’re sure you have already used it in its more common forms, including coconut water, milk and oil, as well as its freshly grated and dried desiccated flesh. But the juicy, mildly sweet, vitamin B-rich fruit has more versatile uses. On this World Coconut Day, Village Square brings to you some contemporary ways in which coconuts are being enjoyed.
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Aug 31, 2024 | 
villagesquare.in | Worngachan Shatsang
The first edition of the Chitrashaala film festival, held at New Delhi’s Alliance Francaise, saw among other things a lively discussion on the craft-themed short films that were screened at the festival. The discussion was moderated by film critic Suparna Sharma. “There is romance in craft, if you look at it from a filmmaker’s point of view. If you look at it from an artisan’s point of view, it’s really drudgery.
