Category: Rural India

Kaimur, Bihar | November 8, 2025: For half a century, Barwan Kala, a remote village in Bihar’s Kaimur district, carried a unique and sorrowful identity — it was known as the “Village of Bachelors.” Cut off from the rest of the world, the village went without weddings for five long decades, as poor infrastructure and…

In the remote villages of Kashmir, petty shops are emerging as lifelines for local communities. These small establishments may seem modest, but their contribution to village life is far-reaching. They not only provide essential goods close to home but also stand as symbols of resilience and self-reliance in regions where larger markets are far away…