In small towns of Uttar Pradesh, lives fold in on themselves, then stretch out and build anew. Salma Zaidi, Mithlesh, Sushma, Deepa, and Anamika didn’t plan to be businesswomen; they…

The Ramleela of Chitrakoot, a deeply rooted cultural tradition, brings the community together every year to reenact the life of Ram, but it also reveals the caste-based biases that continue…

Content Warning: This article discusses sensitive topics including gender-based violence, molestation, domestic abuse, dowry-related violence, systemic oppression, and police misconduct. Reader discretion is advised.       Samjhauta (Noun). Conciliation, Transaction Deal, Accord,…

In India, the kinnar community—a term used for intersex and transgender individuals—has long been marginalised and often abandoned or rejected by their biological families. For centuries, the kinnar community has…

The increasingly hot summer months mean power outages, water shortages, restless nights, and heat stress. To understand how unbearable the summers have become, we spoke to people of different age…

At KL Hatke, we are closing out Dalit History Month with a special podcast episode featuring Khabar Lahariya Co-founder, Kavita Bundelkhandi, Managing Editor, Meera Devi, and voices from the community.…

This series is an attempt to hold space for stories of women from Bundelkhand and beyond; women who don’t come from privilege but are pushing boundaries in their own way…

Melas (fairs) are an integral part of the cultural fabric of a region, bringing together traditions, festivities, and people. They continue to thrive, offering something special for everyone and bringing…

In a world inundated with digital reminders and social media declarations of love, there are also quieter tales of love. In Bundelkhand, an interabled and disabled couple have found their…

Uttar Pradesh’s Women Power Line 1090, touted as a savior against harassment, is falling short on promises. Real-life experiences reveal bureaucratic delays, lack of support, and digital threats, exposing a…