Renubala Swain from the historic Puri district is dedicated to preserving Nathua Chandua, a sacred and celestial form of Pipli’s world-famous applique craft. While she pours her heart into making ...

What does it take to keep farming viable in the mountains as the climate changes? Ananta Patir, an ICON Fellow, reports from Panbo, Kalimpong, where declining soil fertility and shifting rainfall are ...

Sumi Morung, vibrant, powerful, and impossible to miss at Hornbill 2025. Known for unity, strength, and warmth, the Sumi welcome you with fierce dances, rhythmic movements, and a spirit rooted in ...

There was a time when the hills around Kalimpong held dense forests and flowing streams. Many of those slopes now stand bare, and water sources are slowly fading. For Tej Bahadur Rai, the way forward ...

even million litres of water reach Darjeeling every day but who decides where it goes? From tea gardens to town taps, one young voice reveals how water, migration, and development are reshaping the ...

Kabhi socha hai, kya hota hai jab hum zindagi ko control karna chhod dete hain? Bas uske flow mein beh jaate hain—jaise Rumi kehte hain, "Let life live through you." Ye episode unhi jazbaaton ka ...

Roshni Bagdwal In the streets of Puri, Bhanu is more than a performer; he is a guardian of the ancient Sahi Jatra tradition. For four years, he has stepped into heavy, majestic costumes to turn his ...

Long before Netflix or 4K projectors, India was already "streaming" its epics across village walls and temple courtyards. This was our Original Cinema. From the mesmerizing Tholpavakoothu (shadow play ...

Nisha’s journey with SEWA is not just about work it’s about courage, education, and believing that life begins beyond fear. From organic farming to empowering women, she proves that growth is possible ...

This episode delves into water conservation approaches and the power of storytelling in conservation. Bishwadeep, Country Director of Water For People, India, emphasises the urgency of the water ...

What began as a 58th birthday gift grew into GujjuMummy—a homegrown dream shaped by courage, consistency, and love. Her journey reminds us that learning has no age, every woman deserves her own voice, ...

Her journey began with doing whatever work was possible like farming, stitching, and learning along the way. Over time, something shifted. Not just in what she earned, but in how she saw herself.