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Though the historical judgment of the Supreme Court has upheld the right of women of all ages to worship at the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple in Kerala, women in the menstruating age group are still being denied entry into the shrine. After the verdict, a vicious and violent campaign organised by conservatives, certain political parties, and other vested interests has intensified. In an open letter to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, author Lekshmi Rajeev writes about how the Sabarimala issue has created a terror among the people of Kerala. On reel

The efforts that local artisans invest in making diyas and other decorative items is undoubtedly huge. But more often than not, their efforts get ignored and buyers, in their bid to negotiate better, pay no attention to ways they could implement to help these artisans earn more. Watch our videos to understand what ails their domain and how govt can play a crucial role in making a difference.

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