THE MUSICIAN WHO PRINTED FAKE CURRENCY NOTES

Legendary folk musician Mahendra Mishra led a double life and played a vital role in India’s struggle for independence First published: https://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/indian-folk-icon-printed-fake-money-fight-british-200707103800167.html Indian folk icon who also printed fake notes…

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FOLK MUSIC REKINDLES A FORGOTTEN PAST

Simit Bhagat’s documentary, “In Search of Bidesia” looks at Bhojpuri folk music that narrates the story of indentured labour during the 1900s. First published: https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/simit-bhagats-in-search-of-bidesia-is-a-poignant-narrative-of-longing-pain-and-separation-5581391.html In Search of Bidesia is…

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A SCHOOL FOR FARMERS

For a region that depends on farming, Bundelkhand has some of the most erratic weather patterns in the country. Prem Singh decided to solve some of the problems, and donned…

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