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For ‘Rastar Master’, where there’s a wall, there’s a way
For ‘Rastar Master’, where there’s a wall, there’s a way

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.

NGT threatens to prosecute Meerut's municipal commissioner over illegal dumping of waste in a neighbouring village
NGT threatens to prosecute Meerut's municipal commissioner over illegal dumping of waste in a neighbouring village

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.

A trip to Mahabaleshwar leads to an unexpected encounter with books, at a hillside village
A trip to Mahabaleshwar leads to an unexpected encounter with books, at a hillside village

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.

Teacher's Diary: ‘With an increase in parents' trust, the students' attendance also rose'
Teacher's Diary: ‘With an increase in parents' trust, the students' attendance also rose'

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.

Meet the real Ganesh Gaitonde of Sacred Games!
Meet the real Ganesh Gaitonde of Sacred Games!

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

SC stays felling of trees in Aarey colony. Here's the story so far
SC stays felling of trees in Aarey colony. Here's the story so far

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

India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?
India prohibits wheat exports: Is it too little, too late?

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.

Books, Android TV, computers with internet – Karnataka's rural libraries are pillar of social transformation
Books, Android TV, computers with internet – Karnataka's rural libraries are pillar of social transformation

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.

A garden of learning for rural girls in Rajasthan
A garden of learning for rural girls in Rajasthan

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.

The Dying Craft of Kashmiri Wooden Utensils
The Dying Craft of Kashmiri Wooden Utensils

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.

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