Travel & Art
A Teach for Indian alumnus who is empowering underserved children with a platform to express stories through art & poetry
It is usually said that the courage to speak your heart out is empowering. While childhood is characteristic of vitality and unfettered imagination, the educational system often does not include arts as a must-have in their curriculum. Due to the mundane rote learning system, the reservoir of creativity possessed by children is often left to …
When the efficacy of art is combined with the self-belief of an entrepreneur
Art influences society by remoulding opinions, instilling values and translating experiences across space and time. Art can have an impact on people in very individual ways. As a viewer, it can change one’s perception and perspective about things, opening the mind and enhancing or altering the experience in life. While art is an individual means …
Painted facades, digital schools, and a football academy are resurrecting a village in Punjab
Barely three months ago, Aluna Tola was just another quaint hamlet in the heartland of Punjab. With a population of around 1200 and 250 families, it lies near Payal town in Ludhiana district of Punjab. Today, visitors to the village are surprised by its pleasant transformation. Thanks to a unique initiative by a local sports …
A new ‘thought’ by a quartet of youngsters is bringing rural artisans to limelight
An idea just crossed my mind!- That’s how most innovations lay down a first foundation in your mind. But, just having a vision doesn’t really work every time. Portrayal of that vision is equally important to get the idea delivered well. I have been working up my mind since quite a few days now, wondering what …
Debunking conventional hospitality, this backpacker’s hostel is creating a therapeutic tribe
Part of the tribe! Part of the tribe – an epithet that probably brings in images of communal fervour and community bonding. But, it wouldn’t be necessarily a statement that you would associate with a chain of backpackers hostels. The Lost Tribe Hostel might be that new a figment of that tangible imagination. The low-cost …
An NGO is utilising colour to honour its patrons and support entrepreneurs from distressed communities
An Ahmedabad-based NGO, Dreams Foundation, has come up with a renewed way to visualise dreams in a workplace and honour their patrons. Their program “Happy Spaces” is a colourful and fun way to give to back to those who give to them. Confused? Please read on. The Happy Spaces initiative ensures that you get beautiful …
Painting walls to resurrect ghost villages to life
The Wise Wall Project: Project FUEL uses its visionary concept of life lessons to bring life to the forgotten village of Khati in Uttarakhand. Far away, on your way to the Pindhari Glacier trek in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, you would find the village of Khati – a cluster of huts, obliquely hidden …
How a biker duo is riding from India to Scotland to create educational, ecological & sustainable solutions for thousands along the way
After meeting in a Pune artist residency, Ben Reid-Howells, a peace educator and Kumar Prashant, an Indian upcycling artist decided to sell everything they owned and embarked on a journey of motorcycle travel from India to Scotland—one motherland to another. Aptly titled Vasudhaiva Ride, during the journey, the duo decided to carry out a series …