Moved by a migrant worker’s story in Gaon Connection, a 19-year-old student raises Rs 42,000
Moved by a migrant worker’s story in Gaon Connection, a 19-year-old student raises Rs 42,000

By Mohit Shukla

Anshika Jhamb came across the story of Suresh Kumar, an auto-rickshaw driver, who recently drove over 1,000 kilometres from Delhi to Bihar to escape the Delhi lockdown. She crowdfunded to help the migrant worker repay his debts and start afresh.

Gud news: UP govt organises event to promote jaggery industry, raise awareness about its health benefits
Gud news: UP govt organises event to promote jaggery industry, raise awareness about its health benefits

By Manoj Misra

The Uttar Pradesh government is organising a special two-day Gud Mahotsav in Lucknow, that will showcase a range of jaggery-based products, besides raising awareness about its health benefits.

The Road Ahead: Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh celebrates its seven-kilometre journey to freedom
The Road Ahead: Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh celebrates its seven-kilometre journey to freedom

By Gaon Connection

The inhabitants of Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh have got their first road since Independence. The seven-kilometre stretch constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana has transformed their lives.

The Road Ahead: Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh celebrates its seven-kilometre journey to freedom
The Road Ahead: Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh celebrates its seven-kilometre journey to freedom

By Gaon Connection

The inhabitants of Khurshipar Khurd village in Chhattisgarh have got their first road since Independence. The seven-kilometre stretch constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Sadak Yojana has transformed their lives.

Youth power: Swami Vivekananda’s vision is kept alive by Agrini in Madhya Pradesh, which inspires positive change
Youth power: Swami Vivekananda’s vision is kept alive by Agrini in Madhya Pradesh, which inspires positive change

By Sunil Kumar Gupta

The Seoni-based group, which has people from diverse backgrounds, works in the fields of education, agriculture, health and polity to encourage educated decision-making, instil values in students using innovative methods and create awareness about one’s rights.

Youth power: Swami Vivekananda’s vision is kept alive by Agrini in Madhya Pradesh, which inspires positive change
Youth power: Swami Vivekananda’s vision is kept alive by Agrini in Madhya Pradesh, which inspires positive change

By Sunil Kumar Gupta

The Seoni-based group, which has people from diverse backgrounds, works in the fields of education, agriculture, health and polity to encourage educated decision-making, instil values in students using innovative methods and create awareness about one’s rights.

Dots and Dashes: Pongal and the fine art of community kolams in Tamil Nadu
Dots and Dashes: Pongal and the fine art of community kolams in Tamil Nadu

By Subha J Rao

Have you ever stopped to stare at the designs that grace the threshold and frontyard of almost every home on the street? I have, and I also keep an eye on how many people pause by my doorway and admire my kolam.

Dots and Dashes: Pongal and the fine art of community kolams in Tamil Nadu
Dots and Dashes: Pongal and the fine art of community kolams in Tamil Nadu

By Subha J Rao

Have you ever stopped to stare at the designs that grace the threshold and frontyard of almost every home on the street? I have, and I also keep an eye on how many people pause by my doorway and admire my kolam.

Farewell To Alms: How 200 beggars in Lucknow have become self reliant by setting up micro-businesses
Farewell To Alms: How 200 beggars in Lucknow have become self reliant by setting up micro-businesses

By Neetu Singh

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh has 65,835 beggars and a large number of them live in its capital city Lucknow. Their numbers have risen since then, but one man’s initiative is trying to rehabilitate them and provide them with dignity and a livelihood.

Farewell To Alms: How 200 beggars in Lucknow have become self reliant by setting up micro-businesses
Farewell To Alms: How 200 beggars in Lucknow have become self reliant by setting up micro-businesses

By Neetu Singh

According to the 2011 Census, Uttar Pradesh has 65,835 beggars and a large number of them live in its capital city Lucknow. Their numbers have risen since then, but one man’s initiative is trying to rehabilitate them and provide them with dignity and a livelihood.

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