Posts by bhumipurohit
The Changing Face of India
The Pathanias, my new neighbors since February, are two of the most simplistic and homely […]
Unsettlement
After having the privilege of seeing more than half the country through the Jagriti Yatra […]
JY Day 3: Powering Rural India
We stepped off the bus that had taken half the yatris to a small village […]
JY Day 2: Personal Journeys
What makes up a person’s life story – her or his self-construction? It varies from […]
JY Day 1: Exploring Nationhood
450 yatris, taking up the entire station – it’s quite a site. Everyone is visibly […]
The hope for a journey of awakening
Every time I discuss my upcoming trip on the Jagriti Yatra with a friend or […]
The Thinking Shoes
I spent the last twenty minutes mesmerized by the meticulous hands of Krishnadas, a cobbler, […]
Discovering Possibilities
It’s been a month since I arrived in Delhi, and I’m finally starting the process […]
Introducing Bhumi Purohit
I had a conversation with a good friend recently about his summer producing rice in […]