Reportage
Jharkhand CM, Football Federation come forward to help the U-17 World Cup contenders
The plight of the eight football players not getting meals during the lockdown was highlighted by Gaon Connection on June 6. Now, these girls are getting cash and proper meals
Anand Dutta
The Banarasi saree industry is losing about Rs 24 crore/day, nearly six lakh weavers badly hit
The weavers and traders have incurred huge losses. They feel if effective steps are not taken soon by the government, the business of Banarasi sarees would be pushed to extinction
Mithilesh Dhar Dubey
An eerie silence prevails in Chanderi. The khat-khat sound of handlooms is a rarity now
Chanderi sarees are in great demand in India and abroad. But, the lockdown has affected the weavers and traders badly. More than 10,000 weavers are jobless and dust is gathering on 5,000 handlooms
Arvind Shukla
Due to the extensive beach sand mining, villages in Kollam are vanishing from the map of Kerala
Extensive sand mining has been happening between the Chavara and Alappad coastline in Kollam since the 1960s. Because of this, more than 6,000 fisherfolk have vacated over the years
Bhim Singh Rawat
Parle-G biscuits record the highest ever sale during the lockdown. Here’s why …
It was convenient for volunteers to distribute Parle-G among labourers travelling back home. It was a cheap and accessible option. In April and May, the company has registered record growth
Daya Sagar
India is dealing with COVID, but people in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, are fighting a different battle
Bhadohi – which came into existence 27 years ago – does not have a district hospital. The construction funds were misappropriated by the officials and suppliers. People are still waiting
Mithilesh Dhar Dubey
No income, no ration card, hefty room rent; women in Mumbai’s slums struggle to feed their kids
Many urban poor women are the sole bread winners for their families. Due to the lockdown, they have lost their livelihoods. Now they are under acute mental stress to feed their children
Nidhi Jamwal
In Himachal Pradesh, one can kill monkeys if they are causing harm. But, is that the only solution?
The population of monkeys has fallen, yet, the state has received nod from the environment ministry to declare rhesus macaque monkeys ‘vermin’, opening them up to be hunted and killed
Mithilesh Dhar Dubey
The pandemic may have affected our 365 million-plus adolescents. Let’s not forget about them
After all, what happens to this generation affects not only their health and well-being in adolescence, but also their health and well-being as adults, and that of the next generation
Shireen Jejeebhoy
“Migrant labourers will return to cities. But, their migration will be different than before”
On what basis will migrants and workers be able to stay back in their villages and homes and for how long? Will they be provided adequate means of livelihood and employment at the local level?