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Community Correspondent Diaries: Sarita Biswal

 
/ July 11, 2013

Sarita Biswal tells us about how her video, Deforestation Wreaks Havoc on Climate that helped bring the residents of her village, Kochila, Odisha together and put an end to the activities of the local timber mafia. I grew up in the Cuttack district of Odisha, surrounded by lush jungles. The inhabitants...

Community Correspondent Diaries: Savita Rath

 
/ July 11, 2013

Savita Rath shares her experiences of bringing down corrupt industrialists, angry policemen and filming her video, Jindal Coal Mines: Destroying Land, Disrupting Life  Ever since I was picked for the VV training camp, I had a goal in mind. Everyone has a pet project; mine was to fight the Jindal conglomerate...

Where are the Woman Priests?

 
/ November 17, 2011

In North East India, the Christian Church allows very few women to hold high positions.

Mystery Disease Cripples Orange Farms of Manipur

 
/ August 25, 2011

In Tamenlong District, Manipur, orange trees are dying and no one seems to be able to explain why.

Insurgency Drives Away Tourists

 
/ May 18, 2011

Because of the surrounding violence and military presence, tourists have deserted Loktak Lake in Manipur.

Ningol Chakouba: A Day For Daughters In Manipur

 
/ April 14, 2011

Every year, in November, Manipuri families come together to celebrate their daughters.

The Vanishing Pots

 
/ December 14, 2010

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