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Ajendra grew up in the Gangetic plains, where water was abundant. In ancient times, water was a key factor in deciding where to settle, with people often choosing places near rivers, lakes, and seas. I believe northern India, with its many rivers, is one reason it’s so densely populated. However, this blog is about my […]

World Environment Day, traditionally celebrated on June 5th, took on a special significance in our rural landscape this year. Due to extended school holidays caused by scorching heat and increased humidity, the celebration was delayed. However, once the schools reopened, the event became a much-anticipated and exciting occasion for the students. Organizing an event of […]

‘Hey Poongodi.. Where are you rushing to this early in the morning? Have tea with us!’ said a voice.  While catching their breath, the second voice was heard saying , ‘I just had tea. By the way, you went to work on Karunanidhi’s farm yesterday, right? Did you get paid? ‘Not yet. We have one […]

ನಾ ಸೋತ ಘಳಿಗೆಛಲ ಬಿಡದೆ ದುಡಿದು ದಣಿದಪರಿಶ್ರಮಗಳೆಲ್ಲಾ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದವುಉತ್ತರಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾ ಸೋತ ಘಳಿಗೆಭರವಸೆಗಳೆಲ್ಲಾ ಬತ್ತಿಬರಿದಾಗುತ್ತಿತ್ತು ಬಯಕೆಯಜೋಳಿಗೆ ನಾ ಸೋತ ಘಳಿಗೆಅವಶ್ಯಕತೆಯ ಅವಲಂಬಿತಸಂಬಂಧಗಳು ತೊರೆದವುನನ್ನ ಬೆಸುಗೆ ನಾ ಸೋತ ಘಳಿಗೆಖಾಲಿಯಾದರೂ ಸಾಯದ ಎದೆಗೆಬರಮಾಡಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲು ಸಿದ್ದನಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದೆಅವಮಾನಗಳಿಗೆ ನಾ ಸೋತ ಘಳಿಗೆಕತ್ತಲಲ್ಲಿ ಒಬ್ಬಂಟಿಗನಾಗಲು ಬಿಡದೆಹಿಂಬಾಲಿಸಿ ಬಂದವು ಕಣ್ಣೀರುಜೊತೆಗೆ ಮಂಜುನಾಥ ಮೇಟಿ The Moment I Lost When I lost, All the hard work Kept pushing on without quitting and Waiting for an answers When […]

“Gaali is a way to get rid of the frustration inside of me”.., “It is very normal, I don’t mean like that”..,”My language is like that only, can’t help it”..,So many reason for the use of gaali and not a single reason to feel ashamed of what you just said (if you know the meaning […]

Over the past two days, I experienced something truly special and memorable that I will cherish forever. I had the opportunity to attend the inauguration program of my village school in Satkondi, Ratnagiri. It wasn’t just an event; it became a celebration of unity, culture, and togetherness, leaving me overwhelmed with gratitude and joy. The […]

Menstrual Health and Hygiene—a topic that still remains a taboo, a phrase that makes many of us feel awkward to even say out loud, let alone discuss in a normal conversation with friends or family. And yet, this very topic became the core of my fellowship journey—a mission to create a sustainable change that the […]

Dear Nagpur, I still remember the day I got to know I was coming to you. It was during our fellowship induction at TISS Tuljapur, and my heart broke. I had dreamed of being in Odisha, which is so close to my home in West Bengal. But life had other plans and I was sent […]

Speaking English? “Athu enaku varathu akka!!” — a boy told me six months ago when I first began implementing the Spoken English module at the schools and ITK centers. His words echoed with uncertainty, a reflection of the common fears many children hold towards speaking a language they aren’t confident in. I smiled and reassured […]