Backpackers Rediscovering Small-Town India: Stories of Community Bonding
Due to various remarkable changes, India has been witnessing travel patterns of people which were never heard of over the period of last 10 years. As metro cities are occupied…
How Tribal Communities Are Reimagining Forest Rights
For a long time, the tribal communities of India have been living in a manner harmonious with the forests and not only extracting food and raw materials for their shelter…
Rainwater Harvesting Innovations from Unlikely Regions: How Communities Are Shaping Water Security in India
Rainwater harvesting is traditionally linked with water-scarce regions or drought regions, but new thinking is now emerging from where it is least anticipated. Rainy regions are now realizing that water…
Intergenerational Wisdom: The Role of Grandparents as Community Educators
Even beyond family elders, grandparents have been living stores of wisdom, tradition, and experience. At a time when daily learning is regularly devalued by our schooling systems, their role as…
Native Fruits and Forgotten Food Rituals: Preserving Local Tastes
Preserving indigenous fruits and lost cuisine culture is as much a question of taste as identity, adaptability, and sustainability. Every uncommon fruit is centuries of wisdom and ecological balance, and…
India’s Community Kitchens: Small Towns Unite against Hunger
Across India, rural towns and villages are finding innovative ways to address hunger and ensure no one goes to sleep hungry. While hunger has been a longtime presence in developing…
The Contribution of Local Institutions to Disaster Resilience – Experiences of India’s Village Sarpanch Leaders
Disasters, natural or otherwise, leave indelible marks on society. In India, which is prone to floods, cyclones, drought, and earthquakes, resilience does not solely stem from large-scale government design or…
Phumdis of Manipur: The Mysterious Floating Ecosystems of Loktak Lake
Besides the classical dance forms and handloom weaving, the state of Manipur is known for its lush green hills. In addition, it is also home to one of the most…