by nayanikka | Sep 16, 2024 | People Without Internet, Social Impact
After years of struggle, the Government Primary School is now connected to the internet—an achievement that has breathed new life into the small school. For the teachers and students, this connection is not just about accessing digital resources; it’s about...
by nayanikka | Sep 9, 2024 | People Without Internet
“I believe education empowers you to think in 360 degrees. And in today’s world, that empowerment is incomplete without the internet.” In the far-flung village of Turtuk, perched on the India-Pakistan border, Dr. Abdul Hameed has become a pillar of...
by nayanikka | Sep 2, 2024 | Digital Divide, Social Impact
In 2024, the internet has become far more than a mere convenience—it is the gateway to knowledge, opportunity, and advancement. Yet, in the remote reaches of India, countless children are being raised in a digital vacuum, their classrooms disconnected from the vast...
by nayanikka | Aug 26, 2024 | People Without Internet
“First, we used to think, what is this thing called internet? Now it is such an essential in life that I have to go to Turtuk from Thang every morning to get some kind of connectivity,” says Goba Ali. In the shadow of the imposing Karakoram mountains,...
by nayanikka | Aug 19, 2024 | Social Impact
“The soul of India lives in its villages.” This often-quoted sentiment by Mahatma Gandhi reflects the importance of rural areas in the fabric of Indian society. Yet, beneath this idyllic vision lies a harsh reality—rural men in India face a myriad of...
