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At a stadium in Guwahati, thousands came together in rhythm to perform a dance rooted in nature, memory, and community. This is the story of Bagurumba, and why it continues to bring the Bodo people together.
Practical rice farming methods to boost yield, strengthen crops, and use water and nutrients efficiently for healthier, more productive harvests.
Chandaki village in Gujarat has a unique community kitchen where all meals are prepared centrally. Elderly residents enjoy nutritious Gujarati food daily, fostering health, togetherness, and a thriving community.
By observing plants in winter, children learn the art of careful water use, understanding how nature balances survival and conservation in subtle ways.
Home-grown cabbage flourishes in winter with proper variety selection, soil preparation, and care, delivering fresh and nutritious heads during colder months.
As Kashmir faces extreme winter cold, the kangri, a traditional firepot, continues to shape daily life. Here's its journey through craft, care, and the people who keep homes warm.
In Jharkhand, a woman farmer uses solar irrigation and agri-tech training to grow multiple crops, earn Rs 3 lakh a year, and guide other women farmers in her village.
The story of Dawwa village in Maharashtra, where solar irrigation, tree planting and women-led groups reshaped farming, energy use and everyday life under sarpanch Yogeshwari Chatrugan Chaudhary.
From everyday training in Panipat to a defining moment in Paris, this story traces how Navdeep Singh Sheoran built a career through patience, discipline, and long-term commitment in para-athletics.
Khelghar is a Pune-based learning space where children from marginalised communities learn without fear or punishment. Founded in 1996, it blends play, academics, and emotional safety to help children thrive.
In Lohra village near Katarniaghat Sanctuary, predator‑proof homes are helping families live safely alongside tigers and leopards, turning fear into confidence.
Beula Gabriel transformed the lives of hundreds of underprivileged students at St Joseph’s Secondary School which she started in 1993.
Voices of Rural India sees people from across remote pockets in eleven states: Arunachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Meghalaya, Ladakh, document their traditions, culture and turn into journalists of their land.
In Sangti, a remote mountain village in Arunachal Pradesh, the villagers proved that true Shaktee...