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Pilgrim Bearers Of Kedarnath

 
/ November 10, 2010

Old or sick pilgrims are carried up to the Kedarnath shrine on the backs of men who compromise their health in the process.

Young JournalistBrings Change

 
/ September 28, 2010

Teenage journalist in India’s Uttarakhand fights for children’s rights, helps enroll girl from poor family into school.

Himalaya Celebrates Shepherds’ Return

 
/ September 10, 2010

Andudi or Butter festival of Uttarakhand state is a celebration of the Shepherds’ homecoming by their community.

Uttarakhand’s Migration Woes

 
/ August 5, 2010

The state has very high rate of migration: 25%. It also has 58% unemployment rate

‘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.

India’s Invisible Workforce

 
/ July 6, 2010

Over 90 percent of women in India work in the informal economy.

Climate Change Steals Greenery

 
/ June 16, 2010

Uttarakhand’s rich natural environment and thriving tourism sector are threatened by the dangerous effects of climate change.