A bovine push to a literate future
While monsoon rains have been sparse in these parts this year and a curtailed crop yield is the hot topic of discussion in most of the Nuh district of Haryana, in a small rustic section of Malab village here, Sunita’s buffalo is the talk of the…
Economic Freedom with Gender Parity
Watching us approach her shop, 35-year-old Rekha Devi’s husband, Ashok Kumar, left in haste while she sat hunched over her sewing machine table, jotting down measurements for a small number of customers in her work diary. He was quick to return,…
Opportunities beyond my constraints
Inside the quaint little lanes of Mangawas village in Jhajjar, Haryana, lives 28-year-old Sarita Devi who owns a shop that sells ladies apparel—colourful suits in different fabrics—for every occasion her customers demand. Sarita was born with a…
Vishal Kumar from Neemrana
Meet Vishal Kumar from Academy for Working Children-Neemrana Hi I am Vishal kumar and I am 14 years old, my father name is Rajender Prashad and mother name is Manju Devi. I belong to poor family from U.P. and here I living in Neemrana. We are 2…
A Beacon of Hope for Homeless People - Roop Chand
Roop Chand A beacon of hope for homeless people Born in a small town in Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh, Roop Chand moved to Delhi at the young age of 20. A victim of inter-generational homelessness, Roop Chand spent the next 15 years of his life…
Axshya Mitras: The indispensable human touch
As someone who repaired dysfunctional sound systems, 25-year-old Sarfaraz* has worked with speakers and amplifiers for as long as he can remember. Today, as we enter his two-room house through one of the ubiquitous narrow by-lanes of Shahdara…
Ilam Mottukal: Fuelling dreams into realisation
“I want to grow up to be a botanist.” It’s not everyday that you hear a 12-year-old talk about her future with such vehemence, precision and articulation. As the gravity of the specialization she aims to achieve sinks in, the first thing one notices…
Sashakt Women Propelling Social Parity
“Why aren’t you marrying off your daughter yet? Do you want us to approach the Panchayat to resolve the issue?” “Why do you need to continue her education? Do you think your daughter will be the next Prime Minister of this country?” No sooner had…
Aseem- A story of struggle and triumph
Aseem- A story of struggle and triumph Aseem a 9 year old vivacious boy lives with his family in slums of Chakkapur village, Gurgaon. Just like an average 9 year old he is mischievous, spirited and curious but that is where the similarities end.…
Spurring Potential in Rural Women
“Be careful lest the ceiling fan drops on your head. It’s the first one he has installed so I am a little sceptical. Sit directly beneath it at your own risk,” says 32-year-old Nitu Devi referring to her husband and the fan above our heads, as wary…
