By Aishwarya Tripathi
A teacher brings learning to unlettered women in the villages of West Bengal by converting walls in their neighbourhoods into ‘blackboards’. The ‘Rastar Master’ has also reduced the dropout rates of his students as their mothers and grandmothers now realise the importance of education.
A teacher brings learning to unlettered women in the villages of West Bengal by converting walls in their neighbourhoods into ‘blackboards’. The ‘Rastar Master’ has also reduced the dropout rates of his students as their mothers and grandmothers now realise the importance of education.
By Nidhi Jamwal
In spite of notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, tonnes of waste remains illegally dumped by the Meerut Nagar Nigam at Ganwri village on the bank of Kali river, a tributary of the Ganga.
In spite of notices issued by the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, tonnes of waste remains illegally dumped by the Meerut Nagar Nigam at Ganwri village on the bank of Kali river, a tributary of the Ganga.
By Pankaja Srinivasan
Book lovers find warm and welcoming spots to read in the mountainside village of Bhilar, Maharashtra, where local inhabitants run free libraries out of their homes.
Book lovers find warm and welcoming spots to read in the mountainside village of Bhilar, Maharashtra, where local inhabitants run free libraries out of their homes.
By Abhishek Shukla
Abhishek Shukla is a teacher at Sahjapur Primary School in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district. He has experimented with his teaching style for which he has also been honored.
Abhishek Shukla is a teacher at Sahjapur Primary School in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district. He has experimented with his teaching style for which he has also been honored.
By Neelesh Misra
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been impressing us with his acting abilities ever since he made his debut, but these days netizens can't stop raving about Ganesh Gaitonde – the character he plays in Netflix series Sacred Games. Gaitonde is brutal, brash, abusive and cocky, but the real Nawaz is quite the opposite -- he is simple, adorable and a complete laugh riot
Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been impressing us with his acting abilities ever since he made his debut, but these days netizens can't stop raving about Ganesh Gaitonde – the character he plays in Netflix series Sacred Games. Gaitonde is brutal, brash, abusive and cocky, but the real Nawaz is quite the opposite -- he is simple, adorable and a complete laugh riot
By Swati Subhedar
The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case
The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case
By Sarah Khan
On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.
On May 13, the Commerce Ministry prohibited the export of wheat by private traders and limited it to government-to-government channels. The order has left farmers high and dry, and there are fears of hoarding and blackmarketing. Gaon Connection spoke with farmers, traders and agri sector experts to understand the impact of the recent notification.
By Pratyaksh Srivastava
At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.
At a time when the pandemic led to the shutdown of educational institutions, the Karnataka government launched a programme to revamp public libraries in rural areas. Over 1.8 million students in the state have received free membership of these rural libraries that are equipped with the latest technology.
By Nidhi Jamwal
Addressing female literacy and girls education remains a challenge in remote villages of Rajasthan. Sakhiyon Ki Baadi, a community-based learning initiative, is bringing tribal girls to the school.
Addressing female literacy and girls education remains a challenge in remote villages of Rajasthan. Sakhiyon Ki Baadi, a community-based learning initiative, is bringing tribal girls to the school.
By Sadaf Shabir
Ali Mohammad Najar from Budgam, Kashmir, is painfully aware that he is perhaps one of the last custodians of the craft of wooden utensils, which were once integral to every Kashmiri kitchen. The craftsman now works as a labourer and repairs wooden roofs to make ends meet.
Ali Mohammad Najar from Budgam, Kashmir, is painfully aware that he is perhaps one of the last custodians of the craft of wooden utensils, which were once integral to every Kashmiri kitchen. The craftsman now works as a labourer and repairs wooden roofs to make ends meet.