Tag: feast

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...

Raja Festival: Three Swinging Days For Women

 
/ August 12, 2011

In the coastal districts of Orissa, women break away from their routine during Raja festival.

Ningol Chakouba: A Day For Daughters In Manipur

 
/ April 14, 2011

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

Chakaan Gaan-Ngai: A Naga Harvest Festival

 
/ February 14, 2011

Achungmei tells us about the biggest annual festival of the Zeliangrong community in Manipur.