How kite-makers in Mumbai’s Bainganwadi fight stereotypes and a pandemic to stay relevant The pandemic has affected the cottage industry of kite-making. The declining demand due to the lockdown forced many to abandon this craft and find employment elsewhere. Though it’s a male-centric occupation, Sufiya Begum, an 18-year-old accountancy student, helps her father Sayyed Urmay […]
The People’s Lawyer: Sr. Advocate Shoaib Mohammad’s Fight for Justice Sr. Advocate and head of Rihai Manch, Shoaib Mohammad was first kept under house arrest on 18thDecember and then for the inquiry was taken away to the local police station at midnight on 19th December. After reaching the police station he was arrested based on
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The Dying Art of Weaving: A Story from Andhalgaon, Maharashtra In this poignant video, shot by Opia Films in 2015, we see the struggles faced by the weavers of Andhalgaon, a small village in Maharashtra. The Kosti community weavers, who were once the majority, are now dwindling in numbers. These artisans are not only losing
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