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STUDENT ARTIFACTS



Read, listen, and watch our student's stories.



A Speech on Sachin's Favorite Cricketer



Sachin





In this self-edited clip, Sachin, one of our youngest students, talks about his idea of an ideal cricketer and a role model for many to follow. Sachin's interests lay in diverse disciplines, and his mentor Muskan, from Amity University UAE, stretched Sachin's capabilities in such a manner that he was able to edit the video himself. In the attached document, you can trace the development of Sachin's journey in a documented form by the teacher.


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The Beauty of Rural Life



Shuvajit and Aditi





A photo-essay by Shuvajit on the beauty, culture, and traditions present in rural life in the village of Dagra in West Bengal.


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Women Education In India



Rashmi





Rashmi talks about the importance of education in India. She reflects on her own experience as a young woman in rural India who is trying to develop skills to help her excel academically and professionally. Rashmita Pradhan, one of our teachers, mentored Rashmi with her experience as an aspiring educator studying in Miranda house, University of Delhi.


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Watching a Regional Film Together



Fathima





Fathima hails from Kerala and lives in UAE. She has been taking classes with a student from Himachal, and they've been having interesting conversations in their sessions. Deepika shows her a regional movie from Uttrakhand. While Fathima understands a little bit of Hindi, she has been interacting with Deepika to learn more about her culture and her surroundings.


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Ragging in Educational Spaces



Prakash & Ruth





Prakash and Ruth discuss ragging in rural educational spaces. Even though the practice is punishable by law, we often hear cases of ragging in schools and colleges. Prakash enlightens about his views about the practice and how we can fight against it in personal and institutional capacity.


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Story of a Hodophile



Sneha





"Lover of Roads" describes Sneha best. A native of the Rohru area of Shimla district in Himachal Pradesh, she narrates her love for travelling and roads, some taken and some left untouched. Sneha's account of travels reminds us of the serene gardens in the lap of the Himalayas.


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Job Preparation



Aarti





It has become imperative to stand out among the crowd in the 'Job Market' these days. Aarti speaks about focusing on getting the students the correct tools and guidance to help them sail through and stand out.


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Kavita's Journey of Independence



Kavita Marandi





This very inspiring journey of Kavita is a testament to the hard work and perseverance shown by Kavita's family in the rural regions of India. An educated and independent woman, Kavita recalls her past, filled with struggles and odd jobs to make ends meet. Kavita is an educator and lifelong student who helps the organization in multiple ways.


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Critical Pedagogy Vignette: Food, Culture, & Identity



Project Kurumutu





Project Kurumutu (Santhali word for trying) virtually connects young people from urban spaces to youth from the villages spaces, especially from marginalized communities. Within the project skills like English Language are worked upon through a critical pedagogy framework. This means that you learn a new language in the process of decoding structural inequities. This video is a small demo of how it looks.


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Using Canva for Graphic Design



Prem





This video is an interaction between Anushka and Prem, where they're trying to overcome the language and technical barriers to efficiently use Canva. Prem's ingenuity and enthusiasm make us hopeful for a better and independent tomorrow for the rural youth of the country!


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Crossing Cultural Boundaries through Video Interaction



Kusum Hansda





Joining from two different parts of the world, Harshini and Kusum share a day in their lives and get to know each other through small activities! They share the physical space around them and the inspirations and ideas that make them who they are.


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Mande Kui Dina Anto Sanjanari (Our kui world is so beautiful)



Nabjit Nayak





In this photoessay, Nabjit shares his insight on ecotourism in the Kui community.


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Unemployment in Society



Rashmi





Rashmi shares her outcome as a form of casual talk on unemployment in society. She shares her personal opinions on the matter. Outcomes like these aim to bring students confidence and clarity of thought. We support the students in their choice of topics and help them prepare outcomes they feel comfortable putting out in the world.


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A Beacon of Light



Jyoti Singh





Jyoti Singh hails from Uttar Pradesh. Education for Jyoti is not only a pursuit for the betterment of society but an exercise through which we transform ourselves.


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DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN IN SANTHAL SOCIETY



Kusum Hansda





In this article, Kusum Hansda, a member of the Santhal community in Bihar, speaks to her lived experiences with the discrimination women often face in Santhal society.


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A VIDEO ESSAY ON ECONOMY



Issac Naik





Issac Naik is a student from Orissa who was mentored by Bhakti Dhanwai. Issac prepared this speech as an outcome of the 'Spoken English' curriculum. Issac was mentored under our very own 'Project Kurumutu', this project aims to connect rural youth with urban teachers and gives them a chance to showcase their hidden talents.


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A VIDEO ESSAY ON GARHWAL



Tanvi Bahugana





This video essay is a small illustration of Tanvi’s capacities in spoken English, critical thinking, and cultural rootedness. Her work presents her views on Garhwal region and its culture. This is what Tanvi and her mentor Divya had to say about their experience of co-learning and co- creating.


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HOW AN ADIVASI WOMAN FOUGHT FOR HER DAUGHTER'S EDUCATION



Kavita Marandi





Adivasi women face numerous challenges throughout their lives for their basic rights and needs. The intersectional identity of being a woman and an Adivasi, often places them at a position of double victimization. Kavita Marandi, in the following article talks about the challenges she had to face as an Adivasi woman while discussing about the role of her mother in her fight, for whom the road was even more difficult as she challenged societal norms to provide education to her daughter.


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HOW SANTALS TREAT ILLNESS FROM 'REHE' RAAN



Sarita Marandi





In the following article, Sarita Marandi talks about the Santhal medicine culture, and her father's role in it.


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A SANTHALI STORY ABOUT A YOUNG BOY'S STRUGGLE FOR A SARKARI NAUKRI



Binod Soren





This is a story written by Binod Soren about the Santhal community, focusing on a laborer named Nandan Marandi .This story can also be listened to in Santhali.


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HOW HAS THE NUTRITIOUS FOOD OF INDIGENOUS SOCIETY CHANGED OVER TIME?



Motilal Hansda





Motilal Hansda is an undergraduate student from Ranadamga village of Jamui district, Bihar. He works as a volunteer in Lahanti club and teaches children in his free time.


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CONTRIBUTIONS OF MY MOTHER TO MY SUCCESS(HINDI ARTICLE)



Kavita Marandi





Adivasi women face numerous challenges throughout their lives for their basic rights and needs. The intersectional identity of being a woman and an Adivasi, often places them at a position of double victimization. Kavita Marandi, in the following article talks about the challenges she had to face as an Adivasi woman while discussing about the role of her mother in her fight, for whom the road was even more difficult as she challenged societal norms to provide education to her daughter.


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WHY CHILDREN CHEAT AND HOW WE CAN FIX THIS



Priyanka Rawat





Priyanka Rawat discusses the widespread issue of cheating and academic dishonesty within school-aged children, as well as possible solutions to mitigate this issue.


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