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What this interim budget holds for rural India
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...
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Delhi grooves to sights and sounds of rural India
The sprawling green lawns of Sunder Nursery got transformed into a ‘village square’ on Feb 11, as Delhi’s art and music aficionados gathered to experience a scintillating evening filled with...
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Winners of 2024 Village Vibe Photo Competition
It was a warm comfortable spring day in Delhi. Winter fog had just lifted itself easing in the breeze and sun. We were at Sunder Nursery setting up Village Square’s 3rd annual photo exhibition. After...
View ArticleKolha – A neglected village in Odisha’s Dhenkanal
Dhenkanal, often referred to as the ‘cultural corridor of Odisha,’ is a land where tradition meets modernity, offering visitors a glimpse into the rich heritage and vibrant lifestyle of the region. It...
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Have you heard these rural Indian musical instruments yet?
Musical instruments are melodious repositories of heritage. Every note emanating from an instrument is a testament to the vibrant art humankind is capable of producing. Over time, certain instruments...
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5 must-see films that show rural India differently
The many faces of village life have long intrigued filmmakers. Among some of the well-known movies centred around rural themes are Mother India (1957) and Do Bigha Zamin (1953), based on the...
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Six books to bring children close to rural India
Rural India is a happening place but it may not always be possible for city residents to visit and witness the magic of village life. Here’s where books come to the rescue! As aptly said by Pulitzer...
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Have you heard of Rajasthan’s mobile baba?
What does an adolescent in Swarooppura village in Rajasthan do if she wants to learn to surf the internet? She asks ‘mobile baba’. What do villagers do if they want information about the government’s...
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Summer vibes of India – National school photo contest
Imagine leaving the bustle of the city behind and entering the tranquil Indian hinterland. Do your grandparents have any whispered tales about their village? Or do you have exciting treks or strolls...
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Rural India gets future-ready with these apps
India celebrates National Technology Day every year on 11 May to commemorate the historic nuclear test carried out by India at Pokhran in 1998. In over two decades that have passed since, India has...
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This paan seller is an inspiring life coach in rural Odisha
He runs a modest paan shop in the village square, selling betel leaves sourced from his garden. He is 77 years old, a class 10 dropout, and has no formal qualification in teaching. Yet, he has become...
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In pics : Rural India’s lifeline – bicycles
On a crisp winter morning a man commutes to work by bicycle, accompanied by a street dog trotting beside him. (Photo by Indra A determined girl pedals her bicycle to tuition in Birbhum, West Bengal....
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Meet India’s youth climate activists with rural roots
With the world feeling the impact of climate change daily, environmental advocacy is the need of the hour. To make it more impactful, it needs to be realised at the grassroots level. Effective...
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Ornamental treasures from rural India
Hansli Captured in this image is a woman from Barwani, Madhya Pradesh, adorned in several ornaments like hansli (metal necklace), haath phool (hand harness), rupiya mala, traditional earrings and...
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‘Queer voices are almost absent in the northeast’
VS: Please tell us how Ya_All began. Sadam Hanjabam: If you look at the LGBTQ+ movement in India, it’s mostly centered in urban areas. There’s very little representation from other regions, including...
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With cans of filtered water, she exhibits ‘can do’ entrepreneurial spirit
Many farmers find it difficult to sustain themselves through conventional agricultural practices, especially with the added uncertainties brought about by climate change. It was no different for...
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Bahabanga festival: A cultural identity of the Santhals
The Bahabanga festival holds profound significance within the Santhal community. The Santhals celebrate it with vigour and reverence. Deeply rooted in their cultural ethos, the festival encompasses...
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Chitrashaala – Village Square’s short film fest trains the lens on rural India
Village Square is turning the spotlight on rural India in a unique way – through its short film festival, Chitrashaala, where filmmakers and aficionados will gather to discuss cinema, rural issues and...
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Mixed signals for rural sector in latest Union Budget
As India solidifies its position as the world’s fifth-largest economy, the country has made significant strides in poverty alleviation and rural development. The Economic Survey 2023-24 reveals that...
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Chitrashaala – Student winners of short film competition announced!
Village Square is thrilled to announce the top three winners of the short film competition for college students, held as part of the Chitrashaala short film festival on rural India. The winning...
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