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What happened on August 8, 1942?
What happened on August 8, 1942?

By गाँव कनेक्शन

The school in Jharkhand, where Birsa Munda studied, is today in dire straits
The school in Jharkhand, where Birsa Munda studied, is today in dire straits

By Manoj Choudhary

On Jharkhand day today, the tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda is remembered with pride. But the school he went to in Chaibasa is struggling to stay afloat. The classrooms where he studied are gone, and along with that has disappeared a significant chunk of historical heritage. Local administration promises to look into the matter.

On Jharkhand day today, the tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda is remembered with pride. But the school he went to in Chaibasa is struggling to stay afloat. The classrooms where he studied are gone, and along with that has disappeared a significant chunk of historical heritage. Local administration promises to look into the matter.

'Colonial legacy dictating agri land laws, legal reform needed to benefit farmers in Maharashtra'
'Colonial legacy dictating agri land laws, legal reform needed to benefit farmers in Maharashtra'

By Pratyaksh Srivastava

In a virtual seminar organised to address issues regarding laws that regulate land ownership in Maharashtra, speakers highlighted that the legal framework needs an overhaul. The speakers held that the existing laws are based on a colonial interpretation of the land rights and ignore the socio-economic realities of post-independence India.

In a virtual seminar organised to address issues regarding laws that regulate land ownership in Maharashtra, speakers highlighted that the legal framework needs an overhaul. The speakers held that the existing laws are based on a colonial interpretation of the land rights and ignore the socio-economic realities of post-independence India.

Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete
Social change her biggest aspiration, she crossed dual hurdles of gender and community to become a national athlete

By Arun Singh

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

Grateful that her parents encouraged her to study and didn't force her to marry at a young age, 20-year-old national level Kabaddi player Neelam Pardhi is aware that she has merely been lucky to do what she wanted in life. There are thousands of girls like her from her 'denotified' community who yearn to decide their own courses of lives — and the young athlete's greatest ambition is to inspire these girls to break free from the shackles of gender divide and get rid of the stigma attached to her community. A ground report from Madhya Pradesh's Panna.

Ukraine war effect — Costlier natural gas to raise India's expense on fertiliser subsidy, finds study
Ukraine war effect — Costlier natural gas to raise India's expense on fertiliser subsidy, finds study

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Like edible oils, India is also dependent on the import of chemical fertilisers which are vital for the country's food production. Natural gas is the primary component used in manufacturing these fertilisers and Russia which is waging a war in Ukraine is the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which means the subsidised prices at which the Indian farmers buy these fertilisers will shoot Indian government's expenses.

Like edible oils, India is also dependent on the import of chemical fertilisers which are vital for the country's food production. Natural gas is the primary component used in manufacturing these fertilisers and Russia which is waging a war in Ukraine is the biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas (LNG) which means the subsidised prices at which the Indian farmers buy these fertilisers will shoot Indian government's expenses.

Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Madras Sappers Led From the Front in The Rescue Ops
Uttarakhand Tunnel Rescue: Madras Sappers Led From the Front in The Rescue Ops

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Madras Sappers, which is part of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers, was vital in the rescue operations in Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. The Thambis, as they are fondly called, contributed to what seemed like mission impossible. Read more to know about the army’s special unit.

Madras Sappers, which is part of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers, was vital in the rescue operations in Silkyara tunnel in Uttarakhand. The Thambis, as they are fondly called, contributed to what seemed like mission impossible. Read more to know about the army’s special unit.

Ahead of 77th Independence Day, A Village in UP's Gonda Receives Electricity Connection
Ahead of 77th Independence Day, A Village in UP's Gonda Receives Electricity Connection

By गाँव कनेक्शन

In a press statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on August 10, it was mentioned that during the inspection of the village by Neha Sharma, the District Magistrate, a complain about the lack of electricity from the villagers was registered and the officials were directed to act on the complain.

In a press statement issued by the Uttar Pradesh government on August 10, it was mentioned that during the inspection of the village by Neha Sharma, the District Magistrate, a complain about the lack of electricity from the villagers was registered and the officials were directed to act on the complain.

Rulers reduced to a particularly vulnerable tribe. The story of Jharkhand's Paharia.
Rulers reduced to a particularly vulnerable tribe. The story of Jharkhand's Paharia.

By Nidhi Jamwal

Once rulers, Paharia tribe in Jharkhand is now highly vulnerable and struggling poverty, malnutrition and human trafficking.

Once rulers, Paharia tribe in Jharkhand is now highly vulnerable and struggling poverty, malnutrition and human trafficking.

Constitution Day: Here are Some Unique Features About the World’s Longest Constitution
Constitution Day: Here are Some Unique Features About the World’s Longest Constitution

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Did you know that originally, the Indian Constitution was not printed or typeset. Rather, it was handwritten by a calligraphist. Also, it is the longest written Constitution in the world containing 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules. For more interesting facts about the Indian Constitution, read on.

Did you know that originally, the Indian Constitution was not printed or typeset. Rather, it was handwritten by a calligraphist. Also, it is the longest written Constitution in the world containing 395 Articles, 22 Parts and 12 Schedules. For more interesting facts about the Indian Constitution, read on.

Akhadas are sweating it out for survival
Akhadas are sweating it out for survival

By Ashwani Kumar Dwivedi

After Independence, akhadas (wrestling hubs) have constantly suffered the apathy of governments. As a result, most of the akhadas teaching native art of wrestling in the country are struggling for survival

After Independence, akhadas (wrestling hubs) have constantly suffered the apathy of governments. As a result, most of the akhadas teaching native art of wrestling in the country are struggling for survival

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