People's Archive of Rural India

By PARI Bhasha. Translating these stories is more than just finding semantic equals. It is about bringing people together.

On World Day Against Trafficking in Person, we bring you stories of migrants who had to leave their homes and families in India and burn their savings and assets to find that elusive and coveted residence permit. A film by Parisaikia, Karan Dhiman, Sona Singh and Anna Curic. https://lnkd.in/gNpUypUY

By N. Ravikumar from Bokkapuram, Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu. "In retrospect, I am glad amma forced me to go to Sri Shanthi Vijiya High School. It’s where I learnt English. If not for that school and amma ’s persistence, my higher education would have been a struggle. I don't think I could ever repay my amma for all she has done. I am indebted to her for life." Full story here: https://lnkd.in/g4SvXCRw

By Jigyasa Mishra The trans women PARI spoke to share their experiences of abuse, like Salma who faced bullying, or Archana, who was sexually harassed by her employer at the beauty parlour where she worked. Archana went to file a complaint at the police station where the officials did not believe her and instead threatened and humiliated her. Archana was not shocked by their behaviour. She refers to the gang-rape of a female student at IIT-BHU in 2024 and says, “When a woman has no safety, how can a trans woman be safe?”

🎟️ Tickets are available via the link: https://lnkd.in/gwf_DuEq 🗓️ Saturday, 20th, July, 2024. ⏱️ 5 pm - 8 pm 📍 Underline Center 3rd Floor, above Blue Tokai 24, 3rd A Cross, 1st Main Rd, Defence Colony, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071, India. This workshop by The People’s Archive of Rural India (PARI) will cover topics such as finding evocative stories that often go under the radar, obtaining informed consent, interviewing techniques, photography and videography tips, and creating compelling narratives. It also includes hands-on interviewing and editing exercises to enhance storytelling skills. The session will be conducted by Vishaka George, Senior Editor at PARI.

It's finally ready. You've worked on it forever, pleased with the outcome. And then you hit send. To your editor. It comes back. A maze of red lines, questions, and comments. You're crestfallen. If you're in this position, let's remind you of something. By Priti David

This is Parth MN's 11th award for his reporting on PARI. Congratulations and well deserved! It is also PARI's 71st award for our work on covering rural issues. You can read Parth's story here: https://lnkd.in/dE3DR4NG

"My parents bought clothes worth five rupees, including this wedding saree," says Rukhabhai as she runs her hands over the garment. Read about how 90-year-old Rukhabhai transforms into a young bride with some help from a carefully preserved pink and gold wedding saree. By Jyoti Shinoli.

What are ways in which you defy conventional social media norms? Let us know in the comments. By Vishaka George

By Shreya Kanoi Prabhati Dhar is a master weaver of mats that incorporate auspicious motifs like banana trees and peacocks. Weaving a kamalkosh is a rare skill and one that she is passing on to younger people here in Cooch Behar district of West Bengal. Full story here: https://lnkd.in/gtFj689Z