Bundelkhand’s landscape is a patchwork of survival, where time moves at the pace of labour, and lullabies linger like an afterthought. The mothers here don’t always sing their babies to…
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They Mean Business | Part 3: The Everyday Grit of Five Women in Small-Town Shops
द्वारा KL Hatke November 11, 2024In 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…
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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…
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…
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India’s 2024 Lok Sabha Elections: Countdown to Decision Day
द्वारा खबर लहरिया May 31, 2024The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are nearing their conclusion, and this time around, the electoral landscape is awash with fresh hues. The primary contenders are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling…
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Caste Conversations: A Dalit History Month Special Podcast
द्वारा KL Hatke April 30, 2024At 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.…
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Voice, Agency & Empowerment: Stories from the margins Part 2
द्वारा KL Hatke March 28, 2024This 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…
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The Mela Edition: Bundelkhand’s Vibrant Fairs
द्वारा KL Hatke February 29, 2024Melas (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…