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TBI Special Report: The Bagariyas of Ajmer – A Little Bit Can Go A Long Way
The Bagariyas of Rajasthan are one of the poorest and least literate tribes in India. While they are barely eking out an existence, their children don’t go to school, they have no electricity, or in...
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TBI Women: A Stitch In Time Saves Lives
Women in rural as well as many urban parts of Rajasthan may not have much formal education, but the one skill they possess is sewing. With the help of an organization, many of these women now have the...
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Sambhali – Empowering Women To Rise And Take Charge
Govind Singh Rathore was 14 years old when he realised that in his patriarchal society widows have no status, respect or any rights! Together with his family and friends, he took steps to raise the...
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Aravali Institute of Management: The Story Of Breathing Life Into A Barren Land
This is a story of fighting huge odds stacked against you. This is a story of sheer grit and perseverance. This is a story of putting Science and Technology to good use. This is a story of overcoming...
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Educate Girls – Enabling Communities In Rural Rajasthan To Send Their...
Started five years ago, Educate Girls aims to get as many girls as possible into school so they can benefit from a good education, improve their lives and become an asset to their communities. And what...
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TBI Travel: 7 Fascinating Photos Of The Havelis Of Kheechan
The only time you might have heard of Kheechan before is when you appreciated the remarkable efforts of ONE man, Ratanlal Maloo, in bringing over 15,000 Demoiselle Cranes to his little hamlet in...
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It Has No Palaces Or Forts. Yet Churu Is The Unexplored Rajasthan You’ll Be...
If you can look beyond the dust and the grime, you may find yourself surrounded by history, beauty and heritage in Churu, says Harnoor Channi-Tiwary. Living in Delhi, there have always been plenty of...
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The Only “Legally Haunted” Place In India Where You Are Not Allowed To Enter...
A wizard once cursed the town which led to its destruction – one of the many ghost stories and supernatural experiences you will hear about when you visit Bhangarh, the “ghost town” of India which is...
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Discarding Veils, Embracing Change: Rajasthan’s Extraordinary Women Sarpanches
They may have initially contested from the women’s quota, but these ladies have proved themselves so well that they have been winning in the general quota ever since. And why not – when one woman...
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Meet Porter Number 15: The First Woman Porter For The Entire North Western...
When death and hardship knocked at her door, Manju did not let it knock her down. Instead, she decided to enter the male bastion of the Jaipur Railway station and take up the decidedly male profession...
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5 Offbeat Tourist Destinations In #Rajasthan
We have all heard of the amazing Hawa Mahal and the breathtaking forts of Rajasthan. Here is a Rajasthan you have probably never seen before. This year, stay away from the popular tourist circuit and...
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How RTE Helped Little Akangsha Go To A ‘Big’ School
While we mostly hear of instances where RTE is not being implemented properly, there are several cases in which it has greatly benefited the marginalised sections of society. Here are examples of the...
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Meet The Fearless Female Fire Fighters of Rajasthan
Did you think that fire fighting was something that only men could do? Think again, as you meet these fearless female fire fighters of Rajasthan who are living on the edge. From dousing the most...
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In Tribal Rajasthan Women Use This ‘Special’ Flour For Good Health
A special flour is helping rural Rajasthan get better nutrition, health and energy. Know all about how it is leaving a great impact on the lives of people in the tribal belt. “The children in my...
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How Communities In Rajasthan Utilised Government Funds In The Right Way To...
Read how communities, especially the women, in Rajasthan are making the best use of government funds and getting amazing maternal healthcare facilities and other infrastructure in their villages. Know...
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In Udaipur, This Ingenious Tribal Community Beats The Odds To Send Its Kids...
Crippling rains, lack of transport facilities and poverty are just a few issues that stop children from attending school regularly. This innovative tribal community is coming up with unique and...
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Why Nupur Left Her CA Course Midway To Make Biomass Briquettes In Rural...
Nupur Ghuliani left her chartered accountant degree midway and shifted base to a remote village in Rajasthan where she is making biomass briquettes to provide the villagers with an alternative,...
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One Day They Locked Their Primary Health Centre With Its Staff. Now They Have...
A small village in Rajasthan finally got its due – a fully functional primary health centre – when the villagers came together as one to fight for their rights. Read what the might of a united...
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Rajeev Sharma has written Prophet Muhammad’s Biography in Marwari. Anyone can...
Rajeev Sharma was heavily influenced by the ideas and life of Prophet Muhammad and decided to write his biography into Marwari. The book is called “Paigambar Ro Paigam” and is available online for free...
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‘Azan Can Wait, A Newborn Can’t Wait To Be Breastfed’
Muslim women in Rajasthan are finally breaking age old traditions for better health after child birth. Thanks to a timely intervention, with the support of local religious leaders and conscientious...
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