An oasis of peace and serenity in this noisy, sprawling metropolis of over eight million in southern India, Ashirvad (meaning blessing in the local language) is a Jesuit centre where Fr. Arun Luis and ...

Discover how Rouble Nagi transforms slums into vibrant classrooms, blending art and education to empower underprivileged ...

Before they were provided with white paint, women in Badi Bhil Basti used to dampen the curtains inside to try and keep cool (Credit: Mitul Kajaria) Extreme heat is having a detrimental impact on ...

AHMEDABAD, India (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Hansaben Rasid knows what it is like to live without a water tap or a toilet of her own, constantly fearful of being evicted by city officials keen on ...

The re-settlement site in Perumbakkam is the newest of three colonies built by Tamil Nadu state in India to house slum dwellers. More than 52,000 families have been relocated to sites on the outskirts ...

Over the years, both central and state governments have launched multiple programmes and policies to facilitate slum redevelopment in India. This has often taken place through two methods, either ...

Hazeena looked pale and hungry when she came to a kindergarten managed by Catholic nuns in a southern Indian state. A few months earlier, the 7-year-old girl was seen helping her parents in the ...

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A Very Strange Snack in the Slums of India 🇮🇳 Join us as we explore unique culinary experiences in the slums of India, featuring an unusual snack that captures the essence of local flavors and ...