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Garhwali Language Seeks Patronage

 
/ December 23, 2010

The Garhwali language of India’s Uttarakhand state is in desperate need of preservation.

Businesswomen Stop Rural Migration

 
/ December 22, 2010

A women’s self-help group in India’s Chhattisgarh stop migration by making ready-to-eat meal powder.

Defenceless Woman Branded ‘Witch’

 
/ December 21, 2010

Despite a law in place, poor women from marginalised communities in Jharkhand continue to be branded as ‘witches’ and tortured.

Nokma: The Powerless Woman Leader

 
/ December 20, 2010

Tribal women in India’s Meghalaya become leaders, but are dominated by male relatives.

Dam to Drown Tribal Land, Fuel Migration

 
/ December 17, 2010

On the eve of  the World Migrants Day,  this video highlights how development leads to migration.

Technology Grows Over Slum Dwellers

 
/ December 16, 2010

Development of IT parks in Chennai isn’t accompanied by development of neighbouring slums.

Memorials of Freedom Fighters In Ruins

 
/ December 15, 2010

The city of Allahabad ignores the martyrs who fought for its independence. .

The Vanishing Pots

 
/ December 14, 2010

Continuation of pottery trade in Manipur is threatened by globalising forces.