Reportage Back then, no wedding procession could go without the Morbeen. But now, there are no takers Ever heard of the Morbeen? There was a time when the Indian bagpipe was quite popular. But now, there are...
Reportage “There was a time when we would hang lanterns on each side of our taangas for the post-sunset rides” In old Lucknow, India’s historical hub, you will find the fading profession of pulling horse carriages – a nawabi trend...
Reportage Cold wave, rainfall anomaly, floods, drought, heatwave and cyclones — 2019 sets new records in extreme weather events The year 2019 will be remembered for breaking several previous records of extreme weather events be it the cold wave,...
My Rural Connection The soul of India lives in its villages … Seventy per cent of India’s rural population resides in around 6.4 lakh villages. Yet, villages are not part of the...
Reportage It’s been months since I paid my children’s school fees: Kashmiri carpet weaver Kashmir’s carpets are famous worldwide but its trade is going through a crisis. Fewer takers for “expensive” traditional carpets and...
Reportage Middlemen robbing Bihar’s Madhubani artisans of recognition and livelihood Bihar’s Madhubani paintings are famous across the globe. But, this art-form is facing threats from middlemen. And the government has...
My Rural Connection Artists from India, abroad set the stage on fire, promote tribal culture & tradition Chhattisgarh hosted its first tribal dance festival between December 27 and 29 at Raipur. Around 2,500 artists showcased traditional tribal...
My Rural Connection O Human being! How fair is it to offer biscuits, chips and cold drinks to wild bears? Few wild bears have become frequent visitors to the temples of deities situated on hilltops, adjoining or in the forests...
My Rural Connection There are the dragonflies and then there are damsels! Next time you visit a village, do bond with them Dragonflies and damselflies play a vital role in ecosystem maintenance. If these beautiful creatures are to survive, we must act...
Reportage The longest ever climate change meet ends without much headway Frustrated by the lack of action, young people and activists challenged rich industrialised nations to pay up for climate damages
