The state of Uttar Pradesh, in northern India, is rich in folklore, tribal traditions, and diverse cultural groups. Among its many vibrant communities, the Kol-Bediya community of Bundelkhand stands out…
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Meta’s ‘Community Notes’: A New Challenge or Solution for Rural Women Facing Online Disinformation?
द्वारा KL Hatke March 7, 2025Your attention is the most valuable resource on the internet today. Everyone is vying for it—politicians, brands, celebrities, influencers—because attention essentially translates to power and profit. The noise reaches a…
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ASHA Munni Devi: Navigating Service, Survival, and Silence
द्वारा KL Hatke January 8, 2025There’s something existential about Munni’s routine: the small but seismic daily decisions that define her. Stay home with her feverish son, or rush to deliver a baby across town? Feed…
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At the Threshold of Change: Rural Healthcare in the Digital Age
द्वारा खबर लहरिया November 28, 2024Activists, ASHA, and Anganwadi workers shared their personal experiences, highlighting the pitfalls of digitization. Many emphasized that while digital tools have streamlined certain tasks, the lack of proper training, accessibility…
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Disinformation and Disempowerment: The Gendered Experience in Rural India
द्वारा खबर लहरिया October 24, 2024“For a brief period, I was in despair, questioning my reputation and bracing for public judgement. My mind went blank for 10-15 minutes,” recalls Riabunnisa* a Muslim social worker from…
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Caste Takes Center Stage in Chitrakoot’s Ramleela
द्वारा KL Hatke October 11, 2024The 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…
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Systemic Failures in Competitive Exams: Leaks, Delays, and the Toll on Aspirants
द्वारा खबर लहरिया August 30, 2024In recent years, competitive exams in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, particularly those conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), have been marred by several paper leaks, raising concerns about the…
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…
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Scorched Summers: Generations Battle Extreme Heat in Bundelkhand
द्वारा KL Hatke June 28, 2024The 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…