Archive

‘Gharats’: Vanishing Water Mills

 
/ July 20, 2010

‘Gharats’ or water flour mills run on a stream’s kinetic energy to turn the shaft of the grinding mill.

Economic Blockade Cripples Manipur

 
/ July 19, 2010

On 11th April 2010, two Naga students groups called for an economic blockade in Manipur.

Toxic Fumes Blanket Village

 
/ July 16, 2010

Toxins from a Ladwa rice mill pose serious health risks to the local Valmiki Nagar community.

Truant Teachers Cut Class

 
/ July 15, 2010

Jharkhand has the highest rate of teacher absenteeism in the country.

Special Athletes, Special Glory

 
/ July 14, 2010

“Let me win, if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” –Motto, International Special Olympics

Water Woes of City Tribals

 
/ July 13, 2010

Bangalore’s Dungri tribal community no longer has fair access to the city’s water supply.

Motherhood: Who is Deciding?

 
/ July 12, 2010

Aleya Akhtara reports on a critical lack of access to maternal healthcare and family planning options amongst women in Meghalaya.

Great Schemes Poorly Implemented

 
/ July 9, 2010

Women cast outside of society receive little support from the government.