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Ecologies of Hope and Transformation: Post-Development Alternatives from India (2018)
The stories in the book challenge inequality, ecological damage, centralised governance, and the currently dominant model of development.
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Sonam Wangcuk – winner of Magsaysay award
It’s not a conventional school, but a place to pursue practical, environmental, social and traditional knowledge, values and skills.
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What would a thriving rural space look like?
Understanding that the more important role of the pond was to recharge underground reservoirs and if the water stays longer more will percolate...
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पर्यायी जीवन (in Marathi)
शिक्षण सम्यक् दृष्टीवर आधारलेले हवे; व्यवसाय, नोकऱ्या, संशोधन हे मुख्यतः जैवविविधतेचे, निसर्गाचे संरक्षण, संवर्धन यांतून प्राप्त झाल्या पाहिजेत...
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The forest in Shanti teacher’s classroom
Shanthi Kunjan, an Adivasi and degree-holder, is a primary school teacher. She wants education for tribal students to be relevant and accessible
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உழைப்புக்கும் தமிழுக்கும் முதலிடம்! (in Tamil)
On THAMIZH THAI SCHOOL, an alternative education school in Sankarankovil, District - Thrunelveli, Tamil Nadu
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திருவிழாக் கோலம் கண்ட பள்ளி! (in Tamil)
On Thamarai School, an alternative education school in Chinnakattupalayam, (Cuddalore) Tamil Nadu
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பாசி கோத்துப் பயிலலாம்! (in Tamil)
On Vidyodaya, an alternative education school in Gudalur (Nilgiris), Tamil Nadu
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Savitribai Phule: The lady who changed the face of women’s rights in India
A crusader for women's empowerment, she broke all stereotypes and spent her life promoting the noble cause of women’s education.