"You are travelling alone. It's not safe. Don't trust anyone"
"You are travelling alone. It's not safe. Don't trust anyone"

By Pragya Bharti

You get many unsolicited advices if you are a girl and are travelling alone. And why not? Women safety is a delicate issue in our county. I too was a little apprehensive when we started from Chitrakoot on our bikes. But during the course of this journey we met so many beautiful people who went out of their way to help us, it changed our perception about women and solo trips.

You get many unsolicited advices if you are a girl and are travelling alone. And why not? Women safety is a delicate issue in our county. I too was a little apprehensive when we started from Chitrakoot on our bikes. But during the course of this journey we met so many beautiful people who went out of their way to help us, it changed our perception about women and solo trips.

The Ger of the Nomads of Mongolia
The Ger of the Nomads of Mongolia

By Santosh Ojha

A Ger is a dwelling of the nomads of Mongolia, which has retained its design for centuries. The Ger is designed to be dismantled and rebuilt in just a few hours. The basic structure is of latticed woodwork sections, and it always faces south.

A Ger is a dwelling of the nomads of Mongolia, which has retained its design for centuries. The Ger is designed to be dismantled and rebuilt in just a few hours. The basic structure is of latticed woodwork sections, and it always faces south.

Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala
Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala

By Gaon Connection

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala
Farmers’ Protest: Stopped From Travelling To Chandigarh, Protesting Farmers Start Marching To Ambala

By Brijendra Dubey

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

Kisan Unions from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand were to assemble in Chandigarh today, August 22, to hold a rally demanding compensation for losses suffered during the recent floods. However, they were stopped and some farmers were detained.

A Science Educator Travels with His Telescope to Cultivate Scientific Temper in Rural Kids in Uttarakhand
A Science Educator Travels with His Telescope to Cultivate Scientific Temper in Rural Kids in Uttarakhand

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Rakesh Bisht organises story telling sessions related to astronomy and has also set up an observatory, Kasar Nakshatra Observatory, in Almora.

Rakesh Bisht organises story telling sessions related to astronomy and has also set up an observatory, Kasar Nakshatra Observatory, in Almora.

The Bakarwals of Jammu & Kashmir are in the throes of transition
The Bakarwals of Jammu & Kashmir are in the throes of transition

By Aditi Kashyap and Nameera Anjum

In a village near Jammu, members of the nomadic Bakarwal tribe prepare to travel to the upper reaches of Kashmir along with their livestock. But not all of them will as many young people are breaking away from their nomadic past to look for better livelihoods elsewhere.

In a village near Jammu, members of the nomadic Bakarwal tribe prepare to travel to the upper reaches of Kashmir along with their livestock. But not all of them will as many young people are breaking away from their nomadic past to look for better livelihoods elsewhere.

कहीं घूमने जा रहे हैं? आजमाएं ये देसी नुस्खे
कहीं घूमने जा रहे हैं? आजमाएं ये देसी नुस्खे

By Deepak Acharya

She travelled from Mumbai to a remote village in Kargil to find a purpose in life — Teaching
She travelled from Mumbai to a remote village in Kargil to find a purpose in life — Teaching

By Laraib Fatima Warsi

Twenty-seven-year-old Rana Jyoti, a media professional, moved to Kargil to teach rural children from underprivileged backgrounds in Yourbaltak village in Ladakh. She has also spent two years teaching village kids in Himachal Pradesh.

Twenty-seven-year-old Rana Jyoti, a media professional, moved to Kargil to teach rural children from underprivileged backgrounds in Yourbaltak village in Ladakh. She has also spent two years teaching village kids in Himachal Pradesh.

UP Launches Flight Between Lucknow- Varanasi, Air Travel To Take 55 Mins
UP Launches Flight Between Lucknow- Varanasi, Air Travel To Take 55 Mins

By गाँव कनेक्शन

While inaugurating the first flight between the state capital and Varanasi, CM Adityanath mentioned that in 2016-17, Varanasi Airport witnessed 1.9 million passengers but in 2022–23, the number of visitors has soared to more than 2.5 million. Details here.

While inaugurating the first flight between the state capital and Varanasi, CM Adityanath mentioned that in 2016-17, Varanasi Airport witnessed 1.9 million passengers but in 2022–23, the number of visitors has soared to more than 2.5 million. Details here.

GC Impact: Charitable initiative India Cares promises help to underprivileged cricketer Jyoti Yadav
GC Impact: Charitable initiative India Cares promises help to underprivileged cricketer Jyoti Yadav

By गाँव कनेक्शन

On January 1, Gaon Connection had reported on the plight of a Mirzapur-based 19-year-old fledgling cricketer who is the daughter of a daily wage labourer. Despite qualifying for a cricket tournament in Delhi, Jyoti wasn't sure if she can travel and participate in the event due to lack of money. India Cares has extended help to the young cricketer. Details here.

On January 1, Gaon Connection had reported on the plight of a Mirzapur-based 19-year-old fledgling cricketer who is the daughter of a daily wage labourer. Despite qualifying for a cricket tournament in Delhi, Jyoti wasn't sure if she can travel and participate in the event due to lack of money. India Cares has extended help to the young cricketer. Details here.

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