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... by nayanikka | Aug 12, 2024 | Social Impact
Amid the vast landscapes of rural India, where tradition holds a firm grip and silence often speaks louder than words, countless women navigate their lives under the weight of invisible chains. These chains—woven from cultural expectations, societal norms, and the...