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Transforming 120 acres of barren land into a self-sufficient organic farm: The story of Rajesh Naik and Oddoor farms

A visit to Oddoor farms near Mangalore, Karnataka, provides an inspiring example of the efforts made by Rajesh Naik to transform 120 acres of barren land into a lush green farm through his persistent efforts of creating a 2 acre wide and 50 feet deep lake, which has not only transformed the surrounding area, but has also helped in improving the water table in the surrounding village, besides helping in the development of a self sufficient organic farm and a dairy.

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Jewels of Wisdom: See how Sanchali is blending Education and Jewellery

April 16, 2013 No Comment

Sanchali, a social project, provides free alternate education to children & employment to the women in rural areas. We chat up with Dakshayini Gowda to learn how beautifully she blends education with jewellery to make this happen.

“We have created look-alikes of pottery, textile, beads, etc. of that period to give them a chance to learn history in a fun, interactive, lively and more effective manner,” Dakshayini says.

And since she wanted to ensure that the workshops were free for all, she decided to fund them by starting an eco-friendly jewellery project with the women in the villages in Karnataka.

Weaving Values Into Teaching: The VITAL Approach

February 8, 2013 No Comment

It seems to be a widely-shared lament that with the rapid spread of modern education, time-honoured values are quickly disappearing from our personal and collective lives. This may not be a mere coincidence because modern education focuses mainly on the cognitive or intellectual development of children, paying relatively little attention to nurturing their affective or emotional intelligence. VITAL is an initiative that aims at making value education an integral part of a student’s life, with an interesting model for teachers to adopt.

The Forced Eviction Of EWS Residents Of Ejipura In Bangalore Has Brought Out Help In Large Numbers

January 25, 2013 1 Comment

The youth in Bengaluru have shown that they do not come out only for protesting against corruption or gang-rape. This time, Ejipura’s slum dwellers, dumped in the streets by BBMP, are getting their support. Read about the touching empathy, and find out how you could still help.

TBI Specials: Kolar’s Community Heroes – Leaders From The Countryside

December 17, 2012 No Comment

The town of Kolar in Karnataka might have lost its golden sheen, but its marginalised communities, including bonded labourers, illiterate Dalits and women are rising in unprecedented ways and improving the living and working conditions of not only their immediate families but of their community at large. Despite legislations that have outlawed bonded labour in [...]

TBI Wildlife: In Search Of The King At Agumbe

September 10, 2012 No Comment

A beautiful rainforest set in the Western Ghats, Agumbe is home to some of the most beautiful species on the planet. Besides many exotic varieties of plants, animals, insects, butterflies, reptiles and birds, one can also find oneself, on a lucky day, face to face with the King Cobra!

TBI Photo Essay: The Varied Hues of Indigenous Art in India

July 20, 2012 No Comment

Elegant black stone pottery from Manipur. Karnataka’s intriguing Chittara paintings. The intricate weaves and stitches of Kashmir. These were some of the items on display and sale at the annual Craft Mela (fair) hosted by Kala Madhyam, a Bangalore based non-governmental organization (NGO) that promotes traditional artisans and their work. This colourful fiesta was held [...]

One day in Kittanagamangala PHC – An Experience of Learning.

June 4, 2012 No Comment

Kuruvila Daniel visits a Public Health Centre in rural Karnataka for a day and comes away impressed by the commitment and work ethics of the Public Health Officer at the centre. This is his account of the role of the PHC and its staff, and what he saw first-hand. It reconfirms our belief that the [...]

Protected: TBI Travel: 51 Off Beat Destinations in India – Part 4 (South)

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UnWrapIndia: Gifts from the Real India

January 16, 2012 2 Comments

A few years ago, I had the opportunity to visit Channapatna, a small city located 60 km south-west of Bangalore on the Bangalore-Mysore state highway. For someone coming from Delhi, this place “gombegala ooru” meaning toy town was a whole new experience. In Delhi, there is not much for children to do except a few [...]