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The Saints Of Kada

 
/ July 19, 2011

The village of Kada in Uttar Pradesh shares lessons about living in harmony.

Land and Life Lost in Bihar.

 
/ July 18, 2011

A young woman dies and frustrations rise over a land grab attempt in a Dalit community in Bihar.

Impact Of Community Media On Farming Communities

 
/ July 17, 2011

This is the first of a 3-blog series by Jessica Mayberry, the founding director of VV on the of Community Video Unit (CVU) – the organization’s pioneering community media model,  in addressing sensitive issues such as caste, sex and gender, and find innovative ways to deal with them.To read more...

Trees and Men Fall in Kashmir

 
/ July 15, 2011

Timber Smuggling threatens Kashmiri forests and the lives of those who protect them.

Away From The Winds Of Change

 
/ July 14, 2011

In Yangkholen village, Manipur, the Zeme tribe has seen its traditional culture exceptionally preserved.

Corruption Undermines MNREGA

 
/ July 13, 2011

After two months of work under the MGNREGA, villagers in Bahar Tola have not received any wage.

Fighting For A Home In Mumbai Slums

 
/ July 12, 2011

In Mumbai, slum dwellers are unremittingly struggling to secure housing.

Keeping Alive Gandhi’s Legacy

 
/ July 11, 2011

On the foothills of the Himalayas, Kausani ashram educates girls following Gandhian principles.