It might seem that the crux of the sanitation issue revolves around people without access to toilets, but it also has a lot to do with those who do have access to it. Koli Mitra looks into the impasse between
To bring about a change in the way rural India thinks and aid them in enabling better sanitation methods, the Gram Art Project conducted a ten-day event in Paradsinga village in Madhya Pradesh. Samudra Kajal Saikia has all details from
The legacy of those famous personalities who have left us is not just that of sweet remembrance of their contribution to our lives. It is also about “perceived kinship”, humanity and a lot more … Deepa Bhasthi talks about the
The Voices from the Waters International Travelling Film Festival has been a novel enterprise regarding the critical issue of water scarcity which was held in Bangalore recently, Deepa Bhasthi reports … We are largely made of it; the earth is
The Voices from the Waters International Travelling Film Festival has been unique in stitching together cinematic narratives that speak of myriad relations with rivers, lakes, dams. Deepa Bhasthi talks of such films which employ water as a personal metaphor and
The rapid growth of infrastructure in Gurgaon has often been environmentally insensitive to its issue of water shortage. Will Gurgaon be a ‘dead’ city in the near future? Harsh Snehanshu reports … In a sweltering afternoon of May 2014, a
The frequent closing down of jute mills have left a lot of workers staring at utter devastation. While some blame the trade unions, others curse the mill administration. G. Singh reports … Kolkata, 25 September: Guriya has been demanding new
The recent floods in Kashmir were catastrophic in every sense. It left ruins that are beyond repair. With hundreds dead and thousands homeless the valley of Kashmir today exhibits poignant scenes all around. What follows is a personal account by
The results of the Scottish referendum are in, and they are in favor of a united Union. But this in no way is a testimony that the status quo will be maintained. Pratiti Ganatra reports… Scotland has spoken. In last
The student protests against statist violence and faulty administration has transcended the campus of Jadavpur University and has seen people from all walks of life participate in it. Soumabrata Chatterjee presents his understanding of the movement in general, its key