Just a few days back people living in Naruar village lived regular lives. The intertwining night of June 13-14 changed everything when flood water gushed into their village and washed away everything that came in its way, including the cement and brick structures -- their homes -- and all their belongings. After water level receded, they came back to their "homes" to look for their belongings ranging from bikes to cattle, clothes, furniture, utensils and important documents

Pipauli is a nondescript village in Uttar Pradesh’s Bareilly district. There are thousands of Pipaulis in India where owing to rampant corruption in gram panchayats, development happens, but only on paper. The villagers continue to suffer

In the second week of July, water from the Yamuna river made inroads in Delhi and submerged areas that had not witnessed flooding for decades. The floods not only disrupted the lives of almost 30 million people but also displaced thousands who lived in slums. Gaon Connection offers you a visual insight from the relief camps where the displaced population continues to struggle.

In Kalpathy, in Palakkad district, there is history to be had at every sit-out that runs in the front of the traditional homes built around the many temples.

Carpet weaving on handlooms is fraying at the edges for the Julaha community of weavers of Jasowar Pahadi in Mirzapur district, who are unable to make ends meet anymore.

ASHA worker Annapoorna Singh is afflicted with polio and that is what gives her the drive to ensure children who come under her care in Kanpur, are inoculated on time. She also counsels parents about the importance of polio vaccines and helps with institutional deliveries.

Dhoopbattis that are used in almost every household not just spread a sweet fragrance, but also help women earn a livelihood out of them. Sarita Sharma learnt how to make the dhoopbattis from a self help group and is now contributing to the family income.

After two years of the pandemic, the annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, which commences from July 1, is set to be open to public. At least 15 lakh devotees expected. Carpenters and painters working through the night to complete the chariots.

While Diwali celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya, Sohrai Porab celebrates the return of the cattle to their village. Villagers in Jharkhand worship the cows by decorating them, lighting lamps, singing songs and offering pujas.

The business of eggs and chicken was once considered a profitable venture, but not anymore. As per the traders, this business has suffered loss for the past one year resulting in the winding up of numerous poultry farms by small farmers