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गांव की मिट्टी की खुशबू, वहा की सादगी लोगों का अपनापन और खुला आसमान इन सबका अनुभव मैंने ‘चाफेरी’ गांव के वन भोजन में किया। मेरे लिए यह पहला मौका था जब मै इस तरह के आयोजन में शामिल हो रही थी। यह सिर्फ खाने-पीने का कार्यक्रम नहीं था, बल्कि गांव की संस्कृति, लोगों की […]

As I embarked on a thrilling adventure to Bhuj, Gujarat, I couldn’t help but feel a rush of excitement. The prospect of exploring a new destination, immersing myself in unfamiliar cultures, and discovering hidden gems was nothing short of exhilarating. Our journey began with a scenic bus ride, where the gradual transition from dawn to […]

During my graduation, I had minimal personal interactions with university professors despite a favorable student-faculty ratio. My priorities were sports, event management, on-campus jobs, community service, and fun with friends. Everything other than studies. Even so, I maintained good grades until COVID-19 disrupted my studies. And an era of online lectures began.In my 7th semester, […]

Fellowship journeys can be exhausting—long days, endless work, and stress. But my journey took an unexpected and heartwarming turn when a dog and a cat entered my life. From the day I arrived in Salboni, I have been seeing the neighboring apartment cat – a sweet fluffy white Persian cat named Leo. He was always […]

“Don’t lose the child within you.” It’s a phrase I’ve heard more times than I can count. You’ll find it in motivational speeches, in sentimental Instagram captions, on fridge magnets, and even the occasional WhatsApp forward from an old friend. But for the longest time, I didn’t get it. Why should I hold on to […]

ಕೈಲಾಸದತ್ತ ಕೈ ಚಾಚಿದೆ ಕೈ ತು೦ಬಾ ಲಾಸ್‌ ಆಯಿತು ಕೆಳಗಿದ್ದ ಚಡ್ಡಿಯು ಲೂಸಾಯಿತು ಬಣ್ಣದ ಬದುಕ ಬಯಸಿದೆ ಬದುಕು ಹಣ್ಣಣ್ಣಾಯಿತು ಸುರಿದ ಬೇವರು ಮಣ್ಣಾಯಿತು ದಿನ ನಿತ್ಯದ ಭವಿಷ್ಯ ಓದಿದೆ ಗೊಡೆಯ ಕ್ಯಾಲೆ೦ಡರ ಬದಲಾಯಿತು ರದ್ದಿಯ ದರವು ಕಡಿಮೆಯಾಯಿತು ಒಳ್ಳೆ ಸಮಯಕ್ಕಾಗಿ ಕಾಯಿದೆ ತಿರುಗುವ ಗಡಿಯಾರಕು ಸುಸ್ತಾಯಿತು ನನ್ನೊಳಗಿನ ಚೇತನವು ಮ೦ಕಾಯಿತು ಕವಿತೆಗಾಗಿ ಇವುಗಳೆಲ್ಲಾ ಲೆಕ್ಕಹಾಕಿದೆ ಪುಸ್ತಕದೊಳಗಿನ ಪುಟಗಳು ಮುಗಿಯಿತು ಪೆನ್ನೊಳಗಿನ ಶಾಹಿಯು ಖಾಲಿಯಾಯಿತು ಕಷ್ಟಗಳೊಡನೆ ಜೀವಿಸಲೆತ್ನಿಸಿದೆ ನಾ,ಮರೆತ ಗುರಿ ನೆನಪಾಯಿತು ನಡೆದೆ, ನಡೆದೆ ದಾರಿ ಕ೦ಡಿತು […]

Everyone tells you to ‘break a leg’ when you’re about to do something daring, but no one ever gives you follow-up advice on what to do when you actually do break a leg! Spoiler alert: I didn’t break a leg, I broke an ankle, and let me tell you, it’s not nearly as glamorous as […]

Language is more than just words; it is a bridge that connects people, ideas, and opportunities. In an increasingly interconnected world, the ability to communicate in English opens doors to endless possibilities. Recognizing this, Mission Empower launched the “Speak Up !” competition, aimed at enhancing students’ speaking skills across six government schools in Mecheri Block, […]

12 February 2025 I am a fellow who lives proudly in a village with very minimal facilities and basic resources. The village I am living in is located at the foothills of a mountain called ‘Sorakka malai’. There is only one provisional store (kirana store) for the entire village. It means one has to plan […]

It is said that one of the hardest things to do is to say goodbye. After a week of productive learning, enlightening exposure and much fun, it was time to wrap up and bid adieu to the land of Kutch. The fellows embarked on the final stretch of the 2025 Bhuj training with a visit […]