What do the recent election results tell us? In our view people may care about India’s global aspirations, but not without their basic needs addressed. Of what use is economic growth that can’t bring people up socially and economically, or at least give them the hope that they are benefitting from a rising tide.
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It is called the lathi bamboo because it was once used as a cane
by policemen. It is a good example of how a tough plant with
little glamour to its name gives farmers a ready income.
What do the recent election results tell us? In our view people may care about India’s global aspirations, but not without their basic needs addressed. Of what use is economic growth that can’t bring people up socially and economically, or at least give them the hope that they are benefitting from a rising tide.
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Kilmora’s sweaters and mufflers evoke memories of woollens knitted by grandmothers and aunts. The woollens are made by rural women in Uttarakhand. In an age when machine-made clothes dominate the market, the homely feel of Kilmora’s handwoven products is comforting. Kilmora’s stall at Dastkar’s!-->…
FAR from the limelight, several small hospitals meet the basic healthcare needs of people in remote areas. Often, the services they provide are really not so basic. Much-needed surgeries get performed. Diseases are diagnosed early and dealt with. Institutional deliveries happen. Awareness-building!-->…