5th Space
A boy LIVED the Indian Constitution for 2 months and this is how it changed his life
“Constitution was nothing more than just a book for me until I came to realise that it has a lot to do with my being in this nation and a lot more with the way I conduct my own life and affect my fellow citizens.” These words from Sirish Chauriya gave a very insightful description …
How a 15-year old realised his fundamental duties by creating a jogging track on a barren land in his village
Our constitution labels us as productive citizens, capable to be active participants of the democracy, once we cross the age of 18. But, often, even after crossing the threshold of age and receiving the right to vote, many of us tend to shed off our responsibility as ‘citizens’ of the democracy; taking a backseat and …
How a group of youngsters are overcoming the turmoil in Manipur by doing simple tasks to realize their fundamental rights & duties
Highway blockades, riots, bomb blasts, immobilised transport, closed shutters, empty racks, economic crisis, scarcity of basic resources- Manipur is going through a steep downfall for the past few months. Political unrest and disputes are giving rise to a huge turmoil in the state. The on-going blockade of the national highway leading to Imphal Valley, imposed …
Two 17 year old students are breaking the taboos of superstition in India
You must have seen people believing in superstitions like not crossing a path walked by a cat, not walking over a black cloth lying on the road, believing that waking up to the sight of a pair of mynah birds on a tree branch would bring them luck, and so on. Apparently peculiar, but these …
500 young Indians coming together to ‘LIVE’ the Indian Constitution through Jagrik Project
The constitution is perhaps the most important piece of documentation for any country. In fact, it is the very essence of any democracy on which it builds itself, functions and survives. India touted as the world’s biggest democracy also governs and runs itself based on the various acts and “rules” as a layman would call …
From industrial corridors of Jamshedpur to the rural colonies of Khurai, how one campaign answered the deep religious, economic & gender based differences in our educational system
Samjho Toh Express is an initiative by ComMutiny The Youth Collective which aims at cultivating cross border friendships through an experiential journey which will help the youth in reflecting and breaking the stereotypes that they hold for other communities, genders, castes, religions, ethnic backgrounds etc. A journey through this campaign will help in internalizing the …
When Youth Addas & Nukkad Nattaks broke class barriers and gave birth to long lasting friendships
Samjho Toh Express is an initiative by ComMutiny The Youth Collective which aims at cultivating cross border friendships through an experiential journey which will help the youth in reflecting and breaking the stereotypes that they hold for other communities, genders, castes, religions, ethnic backgrounds etc. A journey through this campaign will help in internalizing the …
While some fanatics are using religion break communities, a handful of youth are teaching how different religions can unite us together
“The wedding hall was all set. The shimmering lights and the glittering décor made the aura mesmerizing. It was my Appi’s Nikah. Amidst the hustle of the ongoing wedding preparations, I noticed someone whose presence at the Nikah was quite unexpected. It was Tanu.” Being a Hindu, Tanu had never attended a Nikah before. Only …