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Society, History & Heritage
The Village That Restored a Forgotten Stepwell and Its Own History
For generations, an ancient stepwell in a Rajasthan village lay buried under garbage and silt, its intricate carvings hidden and…
Art, Culture & Creativity
The Artist Reviving a Dying Folk Painting Tradition in Bengal
In a small town in West Bengal, the ancient art of scroll painting was fading. The few remaining artists were…
Education & Career
The Night School Where Farm Labourers Are Learning to Read at 50
In a village in Bihar, the day's work ends when the sun sets, but for a group of farm labourers,…
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