Once the monsoon has receded, rice harvested and the currents in the river turned, salt water permeates into the river, the khaals and adjoining fields. Suitable fish are grown and harvested in these fields and the river teems with saltwater life. In the colder months post monsoon many fishermen take to catching bagda chingdi fryContinue reading “Finding Oneself in a Prawn Pickle”
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Tides at Play
The season for closed schools, rumours of monsoon and kids at play. As we begin our journey, balancing notions and curiosity, we find ourselves learning from the company of masterful children. The initiator Ali, was unafraid. While other kids ran away, he walked up and spoke his mind, asked his questions. He spoke of theContinue reading “Tides at Play”
Walking a few thousand kilometres
Announcing the start of a three thousand kilometre walk along River Ganga for Veditum’s Moving Upstream: Ganga project