Photo Feature: The Musahar Community of Varanasi
Photo Feature: The Musahar Community of Varanasi

By Priyansh Tripathi

There are habitations of the Musahar community in Chhateri and Tathra villages, two of the 28 villages of the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh where this socially and economically marginalised community is found.

There are habitations of the Musahar community in Chhateri and Tathra villages, two of the 28 villages of the Varanasi district in Uttar Pradesh where this socially and economically marginalised community is found.

Photo Feature: In the tribal heartland of Bastar with the Bison Horn Maria tribe
Photo Feature: In the tribal heartland of Bastar with the Bison Horn Maria tribe

By Abhishek Verma

The Bison Horn Maria tribe is one of the oldest Adivasi communities in central India. Menfolk of this tribe wear traditional headdress made of bison horns, decorated with cowrie shells and bird feathers. Women, too, wear headbands made of cowrie shells and a lot of silver jewellery.

The Bison Horn Maria tribe is one of the oldest Adivasi communities in central India. Menfolk of this tribe wear traditional headdress made of bison horns, decorated with cowrie shells and bird feathers. Women, too, wear headbands made of cowrie shells and a lot of silver jewellery.

The makhanas of Bihar get a GI tag, but a sudden price crash leaves the farmers in a fix
The makhanas of Bihar get a GI tag, but a sudden price crash leaves the farmers in a fix

By Rahul Jha

Three months ago, in August 2022, fox nuts from Mithilanchal region of Bihar earned the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. But farmers have little to cheer as the makhana market has plummeted leaving farmers high and dry.

Three months ago, in August 2022, fox nuts from Mithilanchal region of Bihar earned the coveted Geographical Indication (GI) tag. But farmers have little to cheer as the makhana market has plummeted leaving farmers high and dry.

Teacher’s Diary: Striving To Nurture Sporting Environment In A Village
Teacher’s Diary: Striving To Nurture Sporting Environment In A Village

By Sampurn Kumar Nigam

Gaon Connection brings you a story of a teacher from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh who is constantly trying to reform the village by educating and pushing his students to uncover their full potential in sports.

Gaon Connection brings you a story of a teacher from Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh who is constantly trying to reform the village by educating and pushing his students to uncover their full potential in sports.

Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed
Three months back, Odisha was hit by Cyclone Fani, a disaster that largely went unnoticed

By Nidhi Jamwal

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

Gaon Connection travelled to cyclone-hit villages and urban slums to narrate stories of destruction, fear, losses and resilience. A photo feature on Cyclone Fani

GC Impact: Shakti App of Jharkhand Police, which was not functioning, has now been fixed
GC Impact: Shakti App of Jharkhand Police, which was not functioning, has now been fixed

By Manoj Choudhary

Last month, on September 23, Gaon Connection published a story on how the Shakti app for women's safety was not working. Jharkhand Police took note of it and has fixed the app, which has started functioning from October 1. The app can now be downloaded from the state police’s website jhpolice.gov.in

Last month, on September 23, Gaon Connection published a story on how the Shakti app for women's safety was not working. Jharkhand Police took note of it and has fixed the app, which has started functioning from October 1. The app can now be downloaded from the state police’s website jhpolice.gov.in

Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists
Bastar: A Special Task Force Camp Converted into a Tourist Resort Employs Surrendered Maoists

By Deepanwita Gita Niyogi

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

Two young men who surrendered to the Chhattisgarh government after working at Maoist camps, find new life at a Special Task Force camp that has been converted into a resort by the tourism department. Next time you visit Bastar, try and stay at this resort located just five kilometres away from the picturesque Chitrakote waterfalls.

A Sports Revolution in Rural India
A Sports Revolution in Rural India

By गाँव कनेक्शन

Far away from the spotlight of roaring stadia and sports channels, a silent sports revolution is underway in the villages of India where coaches nurture young athletes. Many of these players are bringing glory to their district, their state, and the country.

Far away from the spotlight of roaring stadia and sports channels, a silent sports revolution is underway in the villages of India where coaches nurture young athletes. Many of these players are bringing glory to their district, their state, and the country.

It is no more just semantics. It is a Climate Emergency
It is no more just semantics. It is a Climate Emergency

By Nidhi Jamwal

More than 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by floods since June this year. Bangladesh is grappling with both floods and drought. And in India, early heatwaves, followed by early floods, and now drought-like conditions in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, have affected our main food crops – wheat and paddy. Meanwhile, wildfires are raging in Oregon (USA), and Europe is battling the worst drought in 500 years.

More than 33 million people in Pakistan have been affected by floods since June this year. Bangladesh is grappling with both floods and drought. And in India, early heatwaves, followed by early floods, and now drought-like conditions in the Indo-Gangetic Plains, have affected our main food crops – wheat and paddy. Meanwhile, wildfires are raging in Oregon (USA), and Europe is battling the worst drought in 500 years.

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