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On the road, but not at the end of it

 
/ May 16, 2010

— Stella Paul That Bhagwanpura village is just 100 km away from Ahmedabad – capital of the largest and supposedly the richest Indian state is hard to believe. For reason one, there is no running water, no toilets and no tar road. The only mode of transport for common people...

Tradition Limits Development

 
/ May 13, 2010

In India’s northeastern state of Meghalaya tradition in West Garo Hills dictates the Gaonbura

Artisans Seek Local Market

 
/ May 14, 2010

Mukesh Rajak tells the story of bamboo artisans who lack a proper market to sell their goods.

Mines Deplete Water Supply

 
/ May 12, 2010

Goa is mostly known for being a top tourist destination, but away from the coast

Corrupt Cops Ignore Rape

 
/ May 11, 2010

Jai Kumar, Community Correspondent from Punjab, documents the failure of local police to properly investigate crimes.

Laboring with Hand Tools Alone

 
/ May 10, 2010

In Nagaland’s Wokha district and elsewhere women still engage in back-breaking labor with nothing but manual tools to till the soil.

Homosexuals Seek an Identity

 
/ May 7, 2010

In Chattisgarh, and much of India, homosexuals struggle to finda place in society.

Highway Limits Schooling

 
/ May 6, 2010

In Calcutta, migrant laborers cannot send their children to school because they must cross dangerous roads.