Weavers - Different Truths

November 14, 2022
Arindam Roy
Cover Story, Potpourri

The Vanishing World of Chana jor Garam

Chana jor garam is a part of our childhood. The vendors would sing and perform, witty songs, full of repartee and tomfoolery. Arindam talks with two chana jor garam vendors....

February 2, 2018
Shameena Abdurahiman
Fashion & Beauty

The Enchanting Story of the Indian Sari – I

In today’s India, there are 6.5 million people involved in the production of handloom saris. Although the structure of saris is mostly the same, Indian woman have much room...

December 27, 2016
Shail Raghuvanshi
People

Bamboo Weaving, a Dying Craft, Makes Life Difficult for Gopi

Fifty-two-year- old Gopi had been working on a Chennai sidewalk for the past 30 years. Maybe, the tree that was a part of his handmade work hanging on one...

May 3, 2016
Dr. Archana Kaushik
Subaltern & Dalits

Labour Bondage: An Ignored Reality of India, 50Mn. People Trapped in Slavery

Archana takes a hard look at the grim world of bonded labourers. Walk Free Foundation (2013) ranks India to be number one country with the largest number of bonded labourers....

The Vanishing World of Chana jor Garam

The Enchanting Story of the Indian Sari – I

Bamboo Weaving, a Dying Craft, Makes Life Difficult for Gopi

Labour Bondage: An Ignored Reality of India, 50Mn. People Trapped in Slavery

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